Judiciary Committee Chair Calls Injunction a “Terrible Decision”
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan strongly criticized a recent deportation ruling, calling it “one of the ridiculous” decisions he has encountered. Speaking on Newsmax, the Ohio Republican accused U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of issuing politically motivated rulings that interfere with executive authority and public safety.
Jordan Condemns Decision to Block Deportations
During an interview on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Jordan expressed outrage over Boasberg’s injunction, which temporarily halted the removal of certain Venezuelan criminals and gang members under the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
“Basically, [Boasberg] said, turn the plane around and bring back the criminals,” Jordan said. “These are gang members, hardened offenders who committed serious crimes while here illegally — and now we have to bring them back? Foolish thing I’ve ever heard.”
Judicial Overreach Under Scrutiny
Jordan linked the ruling to a larger pattern of judicial overreach, an issue his committee intends to address in upcoming hearings.
“The left believes unelected judges and bureaucrats should have more control over policy than the elected president,” he stated.
To counter this, Jordan noted that the committee advanced a bill introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., which would limit nationwide injunctions. The legislation would restrict judges from issuing sweeping rulings beyond their jurisdictions. A proposed amendment would allow broader orders in rare cases, such as multistate lawsuits reviewed by a three-judge panel, CBS News reported.
“Why should a single judge in California dictate policy for the entire country?” Jordan asked. “We passed this bill out of committee, and it looks like House leadership will bring it to a vote next week.”
Defending Presidential Authority Over Immigration
Jordan also defended Trump’s constitutional power to enforce immigration laws, pushing back against claims that the administration lacked legal standing.
“I completely disagree,” he said. “The Constitution is clear. Article 2, Section 1, states: ‘Power shall be vested in a president of the United States of America.'”
He cited the Alien Enemies Act as further justification for deporting individuals who pose a security threat.
“What else would you call this gang, Tren de Aragua?” Jordan asked. “They’re not here to do good deeds — they’ve committed crimes, they’re in the country illegally, and they need to go.”
Questioning Judge Boasberg’s Impartiality
Jordan also raised concerns about Boasberg’s judicial record, pointing to his previous rulings related to the Trump-Russia investigation.
“When you consider Judge Boasberg’s history of rulings, it appears politically motivated,” Jordan said. “Judges aren’t supposed to act politically, but this decision looks like exactly that.”
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