A federal judge’s decision to halt the deportation of eight criminal immigrants, including a convicted sex offender, has ignited a fierce debate over judicial authority and public safety.
At a Glance
- U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ordered a pause on deportations, including that of Burmese national Nyo Myint, convicted of attempted first-degree sexual assault of a disabled woman
- Department of Homeland Security officials labeled the judge’s decision “deranged” and a threat to public safety
- The deportation flight carrying eight illegal immigrants with serious criminal convictions was grounded in Djibouti following the judge’s ruling
- Judge Murphy claimed the Trump administration violated court orders by not giving deportees sufficient opportunity to object to removal
- President Trump has called for immediate Supreme Court intervention to address judicial overreach in immigration enforcement
Activist Judge Prioritizes Criminal Illegal Aliens Over American Safety
In what critics call judicial activism, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy halted the deportation of several illegal immigrants with violent criminal records. Among them is Nyo Myint, a Burmese national convicted of attempting to sexually assault a disabled woman with the mental capacity of a 3-year-old. The order blocked a deportation flight already en route, forcing it to remain grounded in Djibouti.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin slammed the decision, stating that “President Trump and Secretary Noem are working every day to get vicious criminals out of our country while activist judges are fighting to bring them back.”
Watch a report: Deportation Pause Sparks Legal Firestorm.
Court Orders vs. Public Safety: The Left’s Dangerous Game
Judge Murphy cited procedural violations, claiming deportees were not given proper notice or a chance to contest removal. However, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons called the individuals “true national security threats.” These include offenders convicted of murder, attempted murder, and sex crimes.
The Biden-era backlog in immigration courts has allowed a surge in judicial interventions that disrupt enforcement efforts. Critics argue that this ruling not only violates public trust but prioritizes criminal aliens’ technical rights over the safety of Americans.
Trump Demands Supreme Court Action
President Trump, outraged by the judicial blockade, took to Truth Social to demand that the Supreme Court intervene immediately. “The Judges are absolutely out of control,” he wrote. “They’re hurting our Country… and this must change, IMMEDIATELY!”
As this case evolves, the broader stakes include not only the fates of eight convicted criminals but also whether the judiciary can override the executive branch’s enforcement of immigration law in the name of procedural grievances.
