Trump Administration Defies Court Orders, Escalates Attacks on Judiciary

The deportation of over 200 Venezuelans despite a federal judge's ruling intensifies tensions over executive power and judicial independence in the U.S.

• The Trump administration deported over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, disregarding a federal judge's order to halt the flights.
• President Trump publicly criticized Judge James Boasberg, calling him a 'radical left lunatic' and demanding his removal following the ruling.
• Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked Trump's impeachment calls, emphasizing that disagreements over judicial decisions should not lead to such actions.
• White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt accused federal judges of partisan activism and attempting to undermine presidential authority.
• Legal experts and commentators are debating whether the administration's defiance of court rulings constitutes a constitutional crisis.

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