White House Accuses Judges of Overreach in Trump Deportation Case

Washington D.C. - The White House is escalating its conflict with the judiciary after a federal judge blocked President Trump's attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a sharp rebuke of the ruling during a press briefing Wednesday, accusing the judge of judicial activism and overstepping their authority.

'This is just the latest example of activist judges attempting to obstruct the President's agenda,' Leavitt stated. 'The President is acting within his legal authority to protect our nation, and these judges are substituting their own policy preferences for the law.'

The Alien Enemies Act, originally passed in 1798, grants the President broad powers to detain and deport citizens of enemy nations during times of war or declared national emergency. The Trump administration argued that the current situation at the border constitutes a national emergency, justifying the use of the Act. However, the judge ruled that the administration had failed to demonstrate a sufficient connection between the individuals targeted for deportation and any specific threat to national security.

Leavitt called on the Supreme Court to intervene and 'reign in these activist judges.' She argued that the judiciary should defer to the executive branch on matters of national security. Critics of the administration's position argue that an independent judiciary is essential to check the power of the executive branch and protect individual rights.

The legal battle over the Alien Enemies Act is expected to continue, with the White House likely to appeal the judge's decision. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the President's ability to implement his immigration policies.