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U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the judiciary, this time focusing on U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. The renewed criticism follows the emergence of a photo showing Judge Boasberg standing alongside Douglas Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, which Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. The image sparked further accusations of bias, with Trump claiming, "Such a conflict of interest!"

This new salvo from Trump escalated when he called for Boasberg's impeachment after the judge temporarily blocked deportations under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). Trump labeled the judge a “grandstander” and described his rulings as “inept,” continuing his administration's ongoing conflict with the judiciary over immigration policies. Boasberg, who has frequently ruled against Trump’s policies, became a focal point of these disputes.

The conflict intensified after Boasberg issued an order halting deportations under the AEA and directing any deportation flights to return to the U.S. The Justice Department (DOJ) strongly disagreed, accusing Boasberg of continuing to pursue irrelevant matters for the sake of extracting "legally immaterial facts" from the government.

In a tense courtroom exchange on Friday, Boasberg rebuked DOJ lawyers for their tone, calling their filings “intemperate and disrespectful language,” something he claimed was not typical of the United States’ legal system.

Despite the court’s ruling, the Trump administration remains steadfast, with more than 15 appeals currently in progress. These include challenges to decisions that limit the power of key figures such as Elon Musk in managing governmental efficiency.

As the White House and the judiciary remain at odds, Trump and his allies continue their pushback against legal challenges to their immigration agenda. The stage is set for further courtroom confrontations in the coming weeks, as tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary show no signs of easing.


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