Trump Allies Challenge Halt to Deportation Flights, Cite Wartime Law

WASHINGTON - Allies of former President Donald Trump are challenging a court order that temporarily halted deportation flights, arguing that it unconstitutionally impedes the executive branch's authority. America First Legal and GOP Rep. Brandon Gill filed an amicus brief supporting Trump's power to invoke a 1798 wartime law in his immigration agenda.

The legal challenge centers on the president's ability to utilize the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, specifically a provision concerning the removal of aliens deemed dangerous to the country. Critics argue that applying a wartime law to current immigration policies is an overreach of executive power.

"The court's decision to halt these flights represents a significant overstep," stated Rep. Gill. "It undermines the President's constitutional duty to protect our borders and enforce immigration laws." America First Legal echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of allowing the executive branch to manage immigration without undue judicial interference.

The case highlights the ongoing debate over presidential power and the limits of judicial review in matters of national security and immigration. The outcome could have significant implications for future immigration enforcement efforts.