Trump Suffers Two Severe Court Blows on Deportation Agenda

President Donald Trump faced two significant legal setbacks related to his deportation policies within hours on Thursday.

These court decisions challenged key elements of the administration’s aggressive immigration agenda.

The first ruling came from Judge Stephanie Haines, a Trump appointee based in Pennsylvania.

She ruled that the White House cannot issue only seven days’ notice before deporting individuals. Instead, officials must provide at least 21 days’ notice prior to removal.

This decision concerned the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, which the president invoked to enable mass deportations under the claim of a national immigration emergency. The case involved Venezuelan migrants linked to criminal gang activity.

In May, Judge Haines had approved the use of the Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan migrants, citing an “incursion” of gang members from the Tren de Aragua group. However, she emphasized that those facing deportation retain their right to due process.

Now, Haines reaffirmed that deportees must be allowed sufficient time to access judicial hearings.

The administration’s plan to deport people within seven days after notice was ruled to violate this fundamental right.

The Trump administration had argued the seven-day period was adequate for deportations, but Haines disagreed, highlighting that the compressed timeline undermined the legal protections due to those targeted.

The second legal blow came from Judge Orlando Garcia in Texas, Newsweek reported.

He granted a temporary restraining order preventing the immediate deportation of the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman.

Soliman is accused of attacking a march for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, an incident that shocked many. He and his family immigrated to the U.S. in 2022, and Soliman reportedly overstayed his visa while applying for asylum.

Currently jailed awaiting trial, Soliman’s wife, Hayam El Gamal, and their five children were detained and moved from their Colorado home to a detention center in Texas.

El Gamal described the Texas facility as a “jail where you can’t be human,” citing constant surveillance, harsh treatment, and substandard conditions. She said she and her children are suffering punishment for crimes they had no involvement in.

The family’s lawyer, Eric Lee, condemned the deportations as cruel and unlawful. He told Newsweek that detaining innocent family members in response to the accused’s alleged crime serves no justice.

Lee pointed out the emotional toll on families already traumatized by tragic events, emphasizing the need for humane treatment in the immigration process.

In a public statement through Lee, El Gamal questioned the fairness of punishing her and her young children for something they did not do.

The legal setbacks illustrate how much of the Trump administration’s immigration strategy faces judicial obstacles, slowing or halting many of its key initiatives.

Since Trump took office, courts have repeatedly challenged his efforts to expand deportations and tighten immigration enforcement, underscoring the ongoing battle between the executive branch and the judiciary.

These rulings highlight the tension between claims of national security and the legal rights of immigrants and their families.

The administration must now comply with court mandates requiring extended notice before deportations and halt the removal of families until proper legal processes are completed.

The Trump administration has yet to respond publicly to these recent court decisions.

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