Trump Administration Deports 250 Venezuelan Gang Members Despite Court Order

The Trump administration has faced backlash for deporting over 250 Venezuelan gang suspects, including members of Tren de Aragua, despite a federal court order temporarily blocking the action. The deportations occurred shortly after President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, claiming the gang constituted an 'invasion' of the U.S. Legal experts and civil rights groups, including the ACLU, have raised concerns about the implications of defying judicial authority, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis. The White House and allies defended the decision, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserting that the deportees would no longer pose a threat to Americans. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele mocked the court's intervention, indicating that the deportation was already underway and expressing satisfaction with the agreement to house the suspects in his country's detention facilities. The incident has intensified discussions regarding the balance of power between the executive branch and the judiciary in immigration matters.