Trump’s DHS Slams Judge for Halting Deportation of Convicted Immigrant

Washington, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Trump has sharply criticized a Massachusetts federal judge for halting the deportation of a Burmese illegal immigrant, Nyo Myint, convicted of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman with the mental capacity of a 3-year-old. The assault took place in Lincoln, Nebraska, where Myint was listed on the state’s Sex Offender Registry for attempted first-degree sexual assault.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called the judge’s ruling 'deranged,' pointing out that Myint, along with seven other deported immigrants, had final removal orders issued in August 2023. The group, deported to South Sudan, included individuals convicted of heinous crimes like murder, robbery, and child sexual assault. Yet, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ordered the Trump administration to retain custody of these individuals, citing the need to ensure their return if the deportations are deemed unlawful.

Judicial Overreach or Legal Prudence? The clash highlights a broader tension between the administration’s aggressive deportation policies and judicial checks. Murphy’s ruling, issued Tuesday, insists on maintaining control over the deportees, including Myint, to facilitate their potential return to the U.S. McLaughlin fired back, arguing that these 'monsters' had their day in court and should not be allowed back. The White House echoed this, accusing the judge of protecting 'violent criminal illegal immigrants' and undermining national security.

President Trump took to Truth Social, slamming the judge’s decision as forcing a deportation flight to pause in Djibouti. He called for the Supreme Court to intervene, describing the judiciary as 'out of control' and a threat to the country’s safety. The deportees, including a Cuban convicted of homicide and a Vietnamese national guilty of first-degree murder, represent, in Trump’s words, 'the most violent criminals on Earth.'

A Deeper Divide This incident underscores the ongoing battle over immigration policy, where judicial rulings and executive actions collide, leaving victims and their families caught in the crossfire. As the administration pushes for stricter enforcement, questions linger about balancing justice, safety, and legal oversight.