Border Czar Tom Homan delivered a fiery response to a reporter questioning the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations of violent gang members. The law, which dates back more than 200 years, has been invoked to bypass bureaucratic red tape and remove criminal aliens more efficiently.
When the reporter attempted to criticize the use of an “old law”, Homan fired back without hesitation: “An ‘old’ law? It’s not as old as the Constitution, and we still pay attention to that, don’t we?”
Reporter: “That law is 200 years old!”
Tom Homan: “Well, the Constitution is a lot older than that and we still follow it” pic.twitter.com/igOANjPfb1
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Trump Administration Stands Firm on Border Security
The deportations in question targeted over 250 gang members, primarily from the Venezuelan-based Tren de Aragua cartel, as well as MS-13 operatives. The Biden-era catch-and-release policies had allowed these criminals to enter the U.S. unchecked, but Trump’s America First agenda is now ensuring their removal.
Despite a federal judge’s last-minute attempt to block the deportations, the administration pushed forward, citing its legal authority under the Alien Enemies Act. By the time the judge’s ruling was issued, the deportation flights had already left U.S. airspace, rendering the court order meaningless.
Homan and Trump Refuse to Back Down
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the move, slamming critics who claimed the administration was ignoring the courts. She made it clear that the ruling had no legal basis and that the administration was fully within its rights to deport criminals who pose a threat to American citizens.
Homan, who has long been a vocal advocate for border enforcement, reinforced the administration’s commitment to continuing these removals, boldly stating: “Another flight. Another flight every day.”
International Cooperation to Dismantle Criminal Networks
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele confirmed the arrival of the deportees, acknowledging that this partnership with the U.S. will further dismantle organized crime in the region. Bukele has been leading an aggressive crackdown on gangs, and Trump’s policy aligns perfectly with these efforts.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Delivers Results
This high-profile deportation effort proves once again that the Trump administration is fully committed to securing America’s borders and protecting its citizens. Unlike the weak policies of the past, which allowed dangerous criminals to roam free, Trump is taking real action to clean up the mess left behind by open-border Democrats.
The message is clear: criminals, gang members, and foreign threats have no place in the United States. Under President Trump, America is back in control.