A US judge has blocked deportations for at least two weeks in a case involving Venezuelan nationals, amid controversy over the Trump administration’s handling of the situation.
The decision comes as the Trump administration was found to have allowed deportations to continue despite an order from the court. The move sparks a potential constitutional clash between President Trump and the judiciary.
The issue at hand is the deportation of Venezuelans who entered the US without proper documentation. The Trump administration had continued to carry out these deportations, despite a request by the Department of Justice for a stay on the order.
The judge’s decision has triggered concerns about the limits of presidential power and the role of the judiciary in enforcing immigration laws. The controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between the executive and judicial branches of government.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/group-seeks-answers-deportation-venezuelans-despite-court-order-2025-03-17