Border Czar Homan Calls Court Order Against Trump Deportations ‘Radical’/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Border czar Tom Homan strongly criticized Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for halting a Trump administration deportation flight carrying alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. Calling the ruling “radical” and “defying logic,” Homan argued that President Trump’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act is a necessary step to secure the country. Despite the judge’s order, the flight had already entered international waters and landed in El Salvador, which Homan described as a “beautiful thing to see.”
Tom Homan Blasts Judge’s Ruling on Trump Deportation Flight: Quick Looks
- Judge Blocks Trump’s Order: Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order against Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants linked to Tren de Aragua.
- Homan Calls It “Defying Logic”: The border czar slammed the ruling, questioning why a U.S. judge would stop the deportation of dangerous criminals.
- Deportation Flight Landed Anyway: The El Salvador-bound flight had already left U.S. airspace, allowing deportees to be processed in a high-security prison.
- Trump’s “Gamechanger” Policy: Homan defended Trump’s tough stance on illegal immigration, stating the Alien Enemies Act gives the president legal authority to remove foreign criminals.
- Tren de Aragua and U.S. Security: Homan accused the gang of bringing fentanyl, violence, and crime to American cities, justifying the administration’s crackdown.
Tom Homan Defends Trump’s Deportation Order, Calls Judge’s Ruling “Radical”
Border czar Tom Homan criticized Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg’s decision to block President Donald Trump’s deportation of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members, calling it a dangerous ruling that defies common sense.
The Legal Battle Over Trump’s Wartime Deportation Order
On Saturday, Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used wartime law, to justify deporting foreign nationals deemed a security threat.
Shortly after, Judge Boasberg granted a temporary restraining order, preventing the deportation of five Venezuelan migrants and ordering that their flight return to the U.S.
Homan: “Who in Their Right Mind Would Allow This?”
Homan, appearing on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” questioned the logic behind the ruling:
“Who in their right mind, whether you’re a judge or not, wants to allow TDA (Tren de Aragua), a recognized terrorist organization sent here by the Maduro regime, to create havoc, to unsettle the United States through the use of fentanyl, violence, and raping and murdering young women?”
Homan argued that Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration is what the American people voted for and that his administration has every right to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport violent criminals.
“President Trump is going to make this country safe again. He’s going to do it, one illegal alien at a time,” Homan added.
Did the Judge’s Order Come Too Late?
Despite the court ruling, the deportation flight had already entered international airspace and successfully landed in El Salvador before the order took effect.
Homan described the moment as a victory for U.S. immigration policy:
“What a beautiful thing to see.”
The migrants were reportedly transferred to El Salvador’s high-security prison system, which President Nayib Bukele has promoted as a solution to gang violence.
Trump’s Use of the Alien Enemies Act: A “Gamechanger” for Immigration Policy
Homan described the use of the Alien Enemies Act as a groundbreaking move, noting that it has only been used three times before:
- The War of 1812
- World War I
- World War II
Trump’s order applies the law to Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang that U.S. intelligence believes has smuggled drugs, engaged in human trafficking, and committed violent crimes across American cities.
Homan defended Trump’s decision, saying:
“The actions of President Trump made this country safer… that’s what American voters voted for. That’s our mandate, and the president is keeping his promise.”
Political and Legal Fallout
Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act has sparked legal and political debate, with opponents arguing it violates due process and could be misused to target legal immigrants.
Judge Boasberg’s ruling is only temporary and will be reviewed in court later this week.
With the Biden-appointed Department of Justice also contesting Trump’s move, this high-stakes legal battle could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
What Happens Next?
- Monday Court Hearing: The ACLU and other legal groups are challenging Trump’s order, arguing that it oversteps executive power.
- White House Response: The Trump administration is defending the policy, with support from border officials and immigration hawks.
- Future Deportations: If the courts uphold Trump’s authority, similar mass deportations could follow.
With the 2024 election battle still fresh, immigration remains a defining issue, and Trump’s use of wartime executive powers could set a historic precedent.
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