Trump Administration Faces Judicial Backlash Over Alien Enemies Act Deportations

Chief Justice John Roberts rebukes President Trump’s impeachment calls as Republican lawmakers express concerns over a potential constitutional crisis.

• President Trump called for the impeachment of Judge James Boasberg after the judge issued a restraining order halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
• Chief Justice John Roberts publicly criticized Trump’s impeachment calls, emphasizing that appellate review, not impeachment, is the proper response to judicial disagreements.
• The Trump administration defended the deportation flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members, claiming they were beyond U.S. jurisdiction when the court order was issued.
• Republican lawmakers are divided, with some supporting Trump’s actions and others warning of the risks of undermining judicial independence and due process.
• Legal experts and critics warn that the administration’s actions could escalate tensions between the executive and judiciary, raising fears of a constitutional crisis.

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