Trump Administration Defends Deportations Ignoring Judge's Order

The Trump administration's recent deportation of over 250 Venezuelan migrants, including alleged gang members, has sparked legal controversy after a federal judge ordered the flights to turn around. Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the administration's actions, claiming that the written order arrived after the planes had already departed U.S. airspace. Critics, including former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann, warn that ignoring judicial orders undermines the rule of law. Border czar Tom Homan also dismissed concerns about due process, asserting that the administration acted within its rights to prioritize public safety over legal directives. Meanwhile, pro-MAGA figures have suggested that the president has a duty to disregard what they deem lawless judicial orders. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary, with calls from some to impeach judges who oppose the administration's policies.