Dershowitz suggests Congress and Trump counter judge's order

Attorney Alan Dershowitz discussed how President Donald Trump and Congress could respond to a recent ruling by a U.S. judge blocking the deportation of members of a violent gang. United States District Judge James Boasberg issued an injunction preventing the deportation of over 200 members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang. This decision followed Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, which was intended to speed up their deportation to El Salvador. Dershowitz explained that the law Trump's administration used may have allowed the judge to intervene. He questioned why the administration chose this specific law, noting that it requires a declaration of war or an invasion, which he believes is not applicable in this situation. He argued that if the administration had focused on the criminality of the gang members instead of the legal statute, the judge might not have blocked the deportations. Dershowitz highlighted that Congress could play a larger role in facilitating the removal of these individuals and limiting judicial authority. He suggested that lawmakers could define the jurisdiction of district courts more clearly, preventing judges from making rulings that impact regions beyond their jurisdiction. He dismissed claims that the situation represented a constitutional crisis, asserting that Congress has the power to modify the court system significantly. Dershowitz emphasized that it is essential for lawmakers to engage more in legal and immigration issues to avoid conflicts with the judiciary.