Trump Blames 'Activist Judges' for Immigration Setbacks

Former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized federal judges for blocking his administration's deportation efforts, claiming that 'activist judges' are preventing him from fulfilling his immigration agenda. Trump has argued that these court rulings hinder the removal of criminals who entered the U.S. illegally and has expressed frustration over being required to provide due process to migrants. Recent federal court decisions have specifically blocked the use of the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations and ordered the return of a Venezuelan asylum seeker who was deported before his case was resolved. Legal experts warn that Trump's deference to his attorneys and ambiguous statements about constitutional obligations raise concerns about his willingness to uphold due process and court orders. The judiciary has repeatedly emphasized that constitutional protections, such as due process under the Fifth Amendment, apply to all individuals, regardless of immigration status, and has pushed back on executive actions that bypass these rights.