Activist Judge Blocks Trump from Deporting Illegal Aliens in 'Terrorist' Group

"TDS is saving TdA. At least for now."

An activist judge has once again obstructed President Donald Trump’s efforts to enforce immigration laws, issuing a ruling that blocks the administration from deporting five Venezuelan nationals with alleged ties to Tren de Aragua (TdA), a violent transnational criminal organization.

The lawsuit was filed by Democracy Forward and the ACLU. The plaintiffs argue that the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 has only been invoked during wartime — the War of 1812, World War I and World War II.

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, a known Obama appointee, preemptively halted the deportations in anticipation of Trump invoking the Alien Enemies Act. The decision comes despite mounting evidence that TdA has deeply infiltrated U.S. cities, bringing with it an alarming surge in violent crime.

The Legal and Political Battle Over Deportation

The judge’s ruling, issued with what can only be described as extreme urgency, temporarily blocks the deportation of these five Venezuelans for 14 days.

The Trump administration maintains that the current national security crisis—an unchecked border and foreign criminal enterprises operating with impunity—constitutes an ongoing form of asymmetric warfare.

The administration has already designated Tren de Aragua as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), citing its involvement in narcotics trafficking, human smuggling, and acts of extreme violence that mirror those of international terrorist groups. DHS reports confirm that TdA members have exploited lax border policies to establish criminal footholds across multiple states, posing a direct threat to American communities.

Tren de Aragua’s Growing Threat in the U.S.

Tren de Aragua is no mere street gang. With thousands of members operating in coordination with the Venezuelan government-backed Cártel de los Soles, TdA has engaged in systematic crimes ranging from kidnappings to arms trafficking. Intelligence reports show that the group is actively working to undermine public safety in the U.S., using migration flows to spread its influence.

Since 2022, more than 350 confirmed members of TdA have been arrested across 12 states, with the Department of Homeland Security tracking their expansion into major urban transit hubs.

The question at the heart of the legal dispute is whether President Trump has the authority to classify TdA as a hostile entity and deport its members under wartime measures. Given that the organization has been linked to acts of violence, extortion, and narco-terrorism, many legal experts argue that such a classification is not only justified but necessary for national security.

Judicial Overreach and the Consequences of Lawfare

TDS is saving TdA. At least for now.