Staff Reports
A federal judge has decided to hold a hearing on whether the Trump administration has the go-ahead to deport alleged gang members, adding yet another twist to the immigration saga. This time, Judge James Boasberg has thrown a wrench in the process by temporarily halting deportations under the 1789 Alien Enemies Act. The question on everyone’s mind is whether the administration will be able to use this rarely invoked law to remove illegal migrants without the nuisance of a court hearing.
The hearing will take place in the heart of swampy Washington, D.C., and has been scheduled for a prime-time slot at 5 p.m. local time, perfect for those looking to wind down with some last-minute legal drama. Apparently, the judge decided to intervene while two planes filled with deportees were already in the air. One was bound for El Salvador, and the other for Honduras. Talk about bad timing; one can only imagine the confusion onboard as the judge threw a lifeline to those evading the law.
DC judge to hold hearing to question Trump officials on why they defied order on deportation flights https://t.co/5gSMrlpzla
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) March 17, 2025
Adding to the farcical tone, it appears that while Boasberg verbally ordered the planes to turn around, he didn’t bother to include that directive in his written order. Perhaps he thought the airlines would read his mind. In an age where written confirmation is essential, it raises the question of how seriously the judicial system takes this whole immigration mess. Not only is it a logistical nightmare, but it’s also a showcase of judicial overreach that might just end up playing out in the Supreme Court.
An unnamed official from the White House speculates that this mess will ultimately find its way up the judicial food chain, with the Supreme Court potentially weighing in on the matter. The left would love to paint this as a moral stand, but let’s be honest: this is just another example of an activist judge trying to make headlines while disregarding the will of the American people and their desire for legal immigration processes.
It’s clear that this legal circus serves two main purposes: first, to provide fodder for the left to rail against President Trump, and second, to highlight the absurdity of a judicial system that seems more concerned about the rights of those here illegally than about the safety and security of American citizens. As the federal judge prepares for his hearing, one thing is certain: the battle over immigration enforcement will continue to escalate, and conservatives will be watching closely to see if common sense—or judicial activism—prevails.
