Trump Blasts Judge for Blocking Deportations of Alleged Criminals Under Alien Enemies Act

President Donald Trump is not exactly thrilled with a recent court ruling that blocks his administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged gang members. The decision came from U.S. District Court Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.—who, in an ironic twist, was appointed by Trump himself in 2018. Rodriguez made it clear he wasn’t stopping all deportations of people in the U.S. illegally, but drew the line at using the Alien Enemies Act as grounds to boot alleged gang members.

In his order, Rodriguez wrote, "the president’s invocation of the AEA through the Proclamation exceeds the scope of the statute and is contrary to the plain, ordinary meaning of the statute’s terms." Translation: the law doesn’t stretch as far as the administration hoped.

Trump, never one to let a legal setback slide by quietly, fired off a pointed Truth Social post, demanding to know how judges could possibly block the deportation of "criminals, including murderers." He warned that if this continues, Americans should brace for a "very different, crime-filled, LIFE"—not exactly the campaign slogan of anyone’s dreams.

While it’s not confirmed if Trump’s post was directly about Rodriguez’s ruling, it’s the latest chapter in the ongoing saga over immigration and deportation policy. The White House, eager to highlight accomplishments before Trump’s 100th day in office, claimed 139,000 deportations since January—a figure that’s sure to be debated on both sides of the aisle.

During his campaign and early presidency, Trump promised a strict crackdown on illegal immigration. His administration even tweaked a controversial app, adding a "self-deport" feature for those wanting to leave before ICE knocks. Meanwhile, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem boasted that strict enforcement has pushed cartels to maritime smuggling routes, as the Coast Guard shifts focus to border and drug interdiction.

One thing is clear: the battle over who stays and who goes is nowhere near finished—whether in the courtroom, the White House, or the comment section. You’d think, after all these years, the phrase “appointed by Trump” would be a guarantee, but apparently, legal opinions don’t come with a loyalty pledge.