Trump must give deported migrants due process rights, judge rules in blow to White House
In a recent development, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has issued an order requiring the Trump administration to allow all non-citizens deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador the opportunity to seek habeas relief in court. This ruling comes amidst a heated battle over President Donald Trump’s use of the 1789 Alien Enemies Act to deport specific migrants.
Judge Boasberg stated in the order that the Government must facilitate the Class’s ability to seek habeas relief to contest their removal under the Act. The specifics of how this facilitation will be carried out will be determined in future proceedings. While acknowledging potential diplomatic or national-security concerns, the Judge emphasized the court’s constitutional duty to provide a remedy for the wrong done.
One notable individual included in the order is Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian migrant and alleged MS-13 member who was deported to El Salvador in March due to an administrative error. This case sparked a fierce legal battle, prompting intervention from the Supreme Court in April.
Judge James Boasberg gained attention earlier this year for issuing an emergency restraining order blocking the Trump administration from using the 1798 law to deport Venezuelan nationals, including alleged gang members. He also ordered that a plane carrying migrants removed under the law be immediately returned to the U.S., a directive that was not carried out.
The Trump administration is currently facing multiple legal challenges over the deportation flights conducted in March under the Alien Enemies Act. Judge Boasberg’s orders in these cases have heightened tensions and legal battles surrounding the administration’s immigration policies.
Breanne Deppisch, a national politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the Trump administration and focusing on the Justice Department and FBI, provided insights into these developments. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving story.
