Bondi Declares Continued Deportations Despite Judge's Order

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the Trump administration will continue deporting Venezuelan immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, despite a federal judge's order temporarily halting these actions. Bondi stated on Fox News that the administration views the judge's ruling as an 'intrusion on the president's authority' and expressed confidence in their legal stance. The judge, Chief Judge James Boasberg, issued a restraining order after arguments that the administration's use of the AEA outside of declared wartime conditions violates federal law. Despite the ruling, reports indicated that deportation flights did not cease, with at least one plane arriving in El Salvador after the order was issued. Other Trump administration officials echoed Bondi's defiance, asserting that the courts lack the authority to challenge presidential immigration policies. As tensions rise, some Republican lawmakers are contemplating measures to limit judicial intervention in executive immigration decisions.