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Trump Blasts Judge's Ruling on Venezuelan Deportations

5/3/2025

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Donald Trump took to Truth Social to slam the legal system after a federal judge halted the transfer of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act. Judge Fernandez Rodriguez's ruling emphasized that the executive branch lacks the authority to detain or deport these individuals. Trump warned that such judicial decisions could lead to a rise in crime across the U.S.

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Donald Trump took to Truth Social to slam the legal system after a federal judge halted the transfer of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act. Judge Fernandez Rodriguez's ruling emphasized that the executive branch lacks the authority to detain or deport these individuals. Trump warned that such judicial decisions could lead to a rise in crime across the U.S.