President Trump’s efforts to secure our borders have been further hampered by a Massachusetts judge appointed by Obama, who claims the administration has ignored court orders by sending illegal immigrants to South Sudan. The recent actions of U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy are just another example of activist judges trying to weaken American sovereignty and the President’s constitutional power to enforce immigration laws.
Judicial Overreach Continues to Impede Border Security
Judge Murphy rejected President Trump’s reasonable request to amend a decision requiring the U.S. to maintain custody of six deported migrants in South Sudan. These migrants, already removed from American soil, are now at the center of a legal battle that threatens to undermine the administration’s lawful deportation policies.
#US judge indicates deportations to #South_Sudan likely violated court order
A U.S. federal judge has said that reported deportations to South Sudan carried out by the Trump administration “may be contempt” of an existing court order that barred such removals. The comment came… pic.twitter.com/X6sa30CEgP
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Murphy ordered that these migrants remain under U.S. custody in Djibouti until they receive “reasonable fear interviews,” creating logistical nightmares for border enforcement. The judge even suggested returning these illegal immigrants to U.S. soil for these interviews, despite the clear security and resource concerns such a move would create.
Trump Administration Fights Back Against Judicial Activism
President Trump has rightfully criticized the growing trend of activist judges interfering with national security decisions. The administration maintains that illegal immigrants are not entitled to the same due process rights as American citizens, a position supported by many constitutional experts.
Judge pleads with the Trump administration for "reason over rhetoric" in South Sudan deportation case.
Good luck with that.
https://t.co/ydbgvqzfcc via @politico
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The White House has stood firm against Murphy’s rulings, which are part of a class-action lawsuit challenging deportations to third countries like South Sudan and El Salvador. This case represents yet another attempt by open-borders advocates to use the court system to prevent the enforcement of immigration laws that protect American citizens.
Constitutional Authority Being Undermined
President Trump took to Truth Social to express his frustration with “USA hating judges” who continually obstruct his efforts to secure the border. The Constitution clearly grants the executive branch broad authority over immigration enforcement, yet liberal judges continue to undermine this fundamental power.
Judge Murphy claimed that criminal histories do not negate due process, ignoring the paramount concern of protecting American communities from potentially dangerous individuals. His invitation for the Trump administration to submit written arguments appears disingenuous given his apparent bias against enforcing immigration laws.
This case highlights the ongoing battle between a President determined to protect America’s sovereignty and activist judges determined to maintain open borders. The American people deserve immigration policies that prioritize their safety and security, not judicial decisions that place the interests of illegal immigrants above those of law-abiding citizens.
Sources:
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/27/judge-trump-south-sudan-deportation-case-00369946