Republican AGs back Trump on Tren de Aragua deportations; judges ‘basically supporting’ terrorists

A group of Republican state attorneys general is taking a stand against a judge’s order blocking President Trump from deporting alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. Led by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, the attorneys general are filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, urging the circuit court to reverse the judge’s decision.

The attorneys general are concerned that the judge’s order, issued by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, will contribute to crimes committed by violent illegal immigrants in their states. Wilson expressed his frustration with the judge’s decision, stating that it undermines the ability of federal law enforcement to support state law enforcement initiatives. He believes that the judges are prioritizing the interests of foreign terrorist organizations over the safety of American citizens.

Miyares echoed Wilson’s sentiments, emphasizing that President Trump acted within his constitutional and statutory authority when he refused to ground airplanes deporting alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador as requested by Boasberg. The Department of Justice cited the Alien Enemies Act, giving the president the authority to deport illegal immigrants without a court process. Miyares stressed that Tren de Aragua is a violent transnational criminal organization responsible for heinous crimes across the United States, and Trump’s actions were warranted.

In their supporting brief, Wilson highlighted an incident in Charleston where several Tren de Aragua gang members were arrested. He noted that while there were no known gang members in South Carolina just a few months ago, several have been arrested in the state since then. Wilson emphasized the importance of enforcing immigration laws to protect American citizens from violent criminal organizations like Tren de Aragua.

The Trump administration has designated Tren de Aragua as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, further emphasizing the seriousness of the threat posed by this gang. The Republican attorneys general who signed the amicus brief represent a coalition of states across the country, all united in their support of the president’s efforts to combat illegal immigration and protect the safety of American citizens.

Overall, the attorneys general are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn the judge’s order and allow President Trump to deport alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. They believe that enforcing immigration laws is crucial for safeguarding the public safety of American citizens and preventing violent criminal organizations from wreaking havoc in their states.