Trump Blasts Judge Over Deportation Ruling

Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized a federal judge after a deportation flight was halted at the last minute.

The blocked flight was set to remove eight immigrants who had been convicted of violent crimes, including murder and child sexual assault.

Judge Brian Murphy issued the ruling, temporarily stopping deportations to South Sudan. He argued that the individuals may not have been fully informed of their legal rights or given enough opportunity to contest their removal.

Immigration officials noted that all eight had longstanding deportation orders, many issued years ago. Supporters of removal say the delay weakens U.S. immigration enforcement and poses risks to public safety.

Trump condemned the judge’s decision, accusing him of exceeding judicial powers. He claimed the ruling leaves dangerous criminals in the U.S. and called on the Supreme Court to overturn it.

The former president warned that such judicial actions set a troubling precedent, making it harder for the government to deport noncitizens with serious convictions.

The case has ignited political debate. Enforcement advocates insist that the courts are obstructing the government’s duty to protect Americans, while critics argue that due process must apply to everyone, regardless of criminal background. For now, the deportation flight remains on hold, underscoring the ongoing clash between executive authority and judicial oversight in U.S. immigration policy.