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Judge Condemns Trump's Deportation Plan, Erodes Judicial Power

5/25/2025

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Judge Brian Murphy condemned the Trump administration's plan to deport migrants to South Sudan, calling it a blatant disregard for a court order. At the same time, the Supreme Court's decision to permit Trump to dismiss independent agency leaders raises alarms about the erosion of federal agency independence and judicial power, marking a troubling shift towards unchecked presidential authority.

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Judge Brian Murphy condemned the Trump administration's plan to deport migrants to South Sudan, calling it a blatant disregard for a court order. At the same time, the Supreme Court's decision to permit Trump to dismiss independent agency leaders raises alarms about the erosion of federal agency independence and judicial power, marking a troubling shift towards unchecked presidential authority.