Trump administration's expedited migrant deportations are halted by a federal judge in the United States

Judge Blocks Expansion of Rapid Deportation Policy, Tariff Measure Faces Legal Challenges

In a significant ruling, Judge Jia Cobb of Washington D.C. has temporarily blocked the expansion of the rapid deportation policy for undocumented immigrants. This decision comes hours after another federal court temporarily halted the expansion of rapid deportations.

The judge's ruling was in response to a complaint that argued the expanded policy violates the Fifth Amendment, immigration and nationality laws, and administrative procedure. Civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Make The Road New York, had argued that the expanded measure violates the legal process.

The judge criticized the "speed over accuracy" approach of the expanded rapid deportation policy, stating that by applying it to a large group of people living inside the country, the government must ensure due process. The judge also criticized the government's argument that undocumented immigrants have no right to a Fifth Amendment process.

The rapid deportation policy, when implemented, allows for the rapid deportation of undocumented immigrants who cannot prove they have been in the country for two consecutive years or more, without a hearing. Originally applied to immigrants near the southern border who had been in the U.S. for a short period, the policy was reinstated by Donald Trump in January.

The tariff policy, which affects countries mostly outside the legal framework, has also faced two judicial setbacks. The federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump does not have the legal right to impose tariffs on dozens of countries. The court's decision reaffirms a previous ruling issued in May by a specialized trade court in New York that questioned the legality of the tariffs. The court argues that President Trump overstepped his authority by using a 1977 law designed for emergency cases.

Trump has announced his intention to appeal the court's decisions and has criticized the courts as partisan. The rapid deportation policy remains in effect pending a possible appeal, while the tariff policy remains in effect temporarily, pending a possible appeal to the Supreme Court.

The group Perkins Coie filed a lawsuit that temporarily blocked the effect of Donald Trump's rapid deportation program. The US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled the executive order unlawful and ordered its suspension.

The court's decisions serve as a reminder of the importance of due process and the rule of law, especially in matters affecting the rights and freedoms of individuals. As the legal challenges to these policies continue, it is crucial that all parties involved respect the principles of justice and fairness.

Trump administration's expedited migrant deportations are halted by a federal judge in the United States