Deportation of Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members

SOURCE www.npr.org
Lawyers for the Trump administration defended the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a federal judge's order. President Trump criticized the judge and called for impeachment. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts clarified that impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial disagreement.

Key Points

  • Federal judge ordered to turn around deportation planes
  • Tensions between the White House and the judiciary escalated
  • President Trump called for the impeachment of the judge

Pros

  • The Trump administration defended its actions regarding the deportation of alleged gang members
  • The Justice Department provided a sworn declaration regarding the deportation flights

Cons

  • There was a federal judge's order to turn around the deportation planes
  • President Trump criticized the judge overseeing the case