President Donald Trump has confirmed the deportation of over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a federal court order blocking the move.
Diaspora digital media (DDM) gathered that a federal judge, James Boasberg, had issued a temporary injunction preventing the immediate deportation of the Venezuelan nationals.
The ruling was intended to stop Trump from using a rarely invoked wartime law designed to counter foreign invasions for deportation purposes.
However, Trump ignored the court’s decision and proceeded with the expulsions under the controversial wartime legislation.
He announced the deportation in a post on Truth Social, where he shared video clips of the alleged gang members.
Trump accused his predecessor, Joe Biden, of allowing the individuals to enter the United States.
“These are the monsters sent into our country by Crooked Joe Biden and the Radical Left Democrats,” Trump wrote.
He thanked El Salvador and its president, Nayib Bukele, for accepting the deportees despite the legal challenges.
Bukele confirmed that the deported individuals would be imprisoned in El Salvador.
Trump’s actions have sparked debates about executive authority and the limits of presidential power over immigration enforcement.
Legal analysts argue that defying a federal judge’s ruling could lead to significant legal consequences for the Trump administration.
Critics say the deportation violates due process and undermines the authority of the judiciary.
Supporters of Trump, however, have praised the move as a necessary step to combat crime and secure U.S. borders.
The Biden administration has not yet issued an official response to Trump’s actions.
The legal battle over the use of wartime powers for immigration enforcement is expected to continue in the coming weeks.
This latest move adds to ongoing tensions between Trump and the judiciary over immigration policies.
It remains unclear how the courts will respond to Trump’s decision to override the federal injunction.
The situation has also intensified political divisions as both parties debate the handling of immigration and border security.
Trump insists that his actions were necessary to protect Americans from criminal elements entering the country.
Legal experts warn that further legal challenges could arise, possibly escalating the matter to the Supreme Court.
For now, the deported individuals remain in El Salvador, where they will face imprisonment under Bukele’s administration.
The controversy highlights the broader struggle between executive authority and judicial oversight in U.S. immigration policies.