Key Takeaways:
- President Trump criticized a federal judge for stopping the deportation of eight violent criminals to South Sudan.
- The criminals will stay in Djibouti instead.
- The judge said the government didn’t give the migrants enough time to challenge their deportation.
- Trump called the ruling a threat to national security and blamed radical left judges.
- ICE officers were left behind to monitor the criminals, reducing their presence in the U.S.
Trump Furious Over Judge’s Decision to Halt Deportation of Violent Criminals
President Donald Trump is fuming after a federal judge in Boston blocked the deportation of eight violent criminals to South Sudan. The criminals, who Trump described as “the most violent on Earth,” were instead ordered to stay in Djibouti. Trump took to Truth Social to express his outrage, calling the judge’s decision a threat to national security.
What Happened?
On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Biden administration had violated a preliminary injunction he issued in April. The injunction was meant to protect migrants’ rights. Judge Murphy said the Department of Homeland Security didn’t give six migrants enough time to contest their deportation. They were notified less than 24 hours before being put on a plane.
Trump reacted angrily to the ruling. He accused the judge of ignoring the dangers the criminals posed and overstepping his authority. “A Federal Judge in Boston, who knew absolutely nothing about the situation, has ordered that EIGHT of the most violent criminals on Earth curtail their journey to South Sudan, and instead remain in Djibouti,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The president also criticized the judge for not understanding the situation. “He would not allow these monsters to proceed to their final destination,” Trump said. He claimed the ruling went against his campaign promise to protect the nation.
Impact on ICE and National Security
Trump emphasized the broader implications of the ruling. He said ICE officers were forced to stay in Djibouti to monitor the criminals instead of returning to the U.S. to protect American citizens. This, he argued, leaves the country vulnerable.
“This is not the premise under which I was elected President, which was to PROTECT our Nation,” Trump wrote. He accused the judges of being “out of control” and called for immediate action to address the issue.
The Bigger Picture
Trump linked the ruling to what he sees as a broader problem with the judiciary. He accused the judges of being politically biased and ignoring the consequences of their decisions. “The Judges are absolutely out of control, they’re hurting our Country, and they know nothing about particular situations, or what they are doing — And this must change, IMMEDIATELY!” he said.
The president also hinted at the possibility of the Supreme Court intervening. “Hopefully, the Supreme Court of the United States will put an END to the quagmire that has been caused by the Radical Left,” Trump wrote. He warned that if the issue isn’t resolved quickly, the U.S. could face a wave of crime. “If this is not worked out quickly, and the World is watching, our Country will be under siege again, with hundreds of thousands of hardened criminals, ‘BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS.’”
What’s Next?
The Biden administration has yet to respond to Trump’s comments, but the ruling highlights ongoing tensions over immigration policy and judicial authority. The case could set a precedent for how the government handles deportations and migrants’ rights.
For now, the eight criminals will remain in Djibouti under the watch of ICE officers. The situation underscores the challenges of balancing national security with legal protections for migrants.