Federal Judges Challenge DOJ Lawyers Over Immigration, Discrimination Cases

Several federal court hearings in Washington, D.C., have highlighted ongoing legal conflicts involving the Trump administration's policies and their judicial scrutiny. In one case, a Department of Justice (DOJ) attorney struggled to substantiate claims of unlawful discrimination by a law firm targeted by a Trump executive order, resulting in critical questioning by a judge. Another hearing saw DOJ officials repeatedly challenged by a federal judge over statements by former President Trump regarding the deportation and detention of immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, including the controversial handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Meanwhile, a separate federal judge ordered the reversal of a deportation decision involving a Venezuelan asylum seeker, emphasizing the importance of due process over expedited national security concerns. These cases collectively illustrate the judiciary's role in checking executive actions on immigration and discrimination, underscoring tensions between Trump-era policies and ongoing legal standards. The government attorneys’ evasive responses and judicial insistence on accountability reflect broader debates about presidential authority and procedural fairness in immigration enforcement.