Judge Halts Deportations of Venezuelan Gang Members, Bondi Criticizes Order

Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for temporarily halting President Trump's deportation order targeting Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. Boasberg's ruling, which pauses the deportations for 14 days, was enacted due to concerns that some deportees could face irreparable harm, as argued in a lawsuit by the ACLU and Democracy Forward. Bondi condemned the judge's decision, claiming it prioritizes the rights of alleged terrorists from the Tren de Aragua gang over American safety. President Trump characterized the gang as a significant threat, linking it to violent crimes and asserting that the deportation order is crucial for national security. The ruling has sparked a debate about the balance between judicial authority and executive power in immigration enforcement. Critics argue that such judicial interventions undermine the government's ability to protect its citizens from foreign threats.