Trump Criticizes Judges Amid Deportation Dispute

President Trump's immigration policies are under increased scrutiny after the Supreme Court intervened to halt the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. This action has intensified the conflict between the Trump administration and various entities, including the judiciary and Democratic lawmakers.
Trump criticized the judiciary following the Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block the deportation of Venezuelan migrants. He expressed his views on his Truth Social platform, decrying "WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Judges and Law Enforcement Officials." Justice Samuel Alito dissented, questioning the legality of the court's emergency ruling.
Democrats, led by figures like Senator Amy Klobuchar, have voiced concerns about a potential constitutional crisis, accusing Trump of undermining constitutional rights. Klobuchar stated that Trump is trying to pull the country "down into the sewer of a crisis."
The Supreme Court's intervention temporarily halted the imminent deportation of Venezuelan migrants held in Texas, who were accused of being gang members. This decision also prevents the government from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a law previously used during World War II to round up Japanese-American citizens.
The Trump administration has faced opposition from federal judges, rights groups, and Democrats, who argue that his administration has disregarded constitutionally protected rights in its rush to deport migrants. These groups cite instances where migrants have been deported without proper hearings.
Trump defends his policies by asserting that he is protecting American citizens from undocumented migrants, including those he describes as murderers, terrorists, and rapists. He maintains that his actions align with the will of the voters who elected him.
Last month, the Trump administration sent hundreds of migrants, mostly Venezuelan, to the CECOT prison in El Salvador, claiming they were gang members. The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported to El Salvador's mega-prison, drew significant attention. Despite the administration admitting an "administrative error" in Abrego Garcia's deportation and a court order to facilitate his return, Trump has insisted on Abrego Garcia's gang affiliation, even sharing a doctored photo online.
Senator Chris Van Hollen, after meeting with Abrego Garcia, reported that the man was bewildered and felt threatened in prison. Van Hollen has challenged the Trump administration to provide evidence that its deportation practices comply with US laws, accusing the president of lawlessness and ignoring the Supreme Court's order.