Just asking, is it possible for one of these federal judges to STOP ALL immigrant flights out of our country

[bluestarone]

Until the immigrants receive their required hearings? (I mean hold all flight companies in contempt if they continue them?)

[Irish_Dem]

1. So far just sternly worded lectures.

Trump is shaking in his boots.

[intheflow]

9. I think Trump *is* shaking in his boots.

Courts are rebuking much of everything he's tried to illegally institute, even Congressional Republicans are balking at the budget, even Fox News polls show that he's wildly unpopular and they just keep dropping. They're doubling down on their hateful rhetoric and ramping up attacks on everyone not in their bubble - including some judges one could assume would be in their bubble. The coup will only be successful over the long term if they can exclusively control the narrative, something that was much easier in 1945, before the Internet and various Civil Rights movements codified equality under law to people who have been traditionally marginalized: POC, women, GLBTQ+, and religious minorities have gained much greater access to economic mobility, education, and self-determination. So, yeah, individual statements and sternly worded statements are generally bullshit, but the populace at large is pushing back and not buying the bullshit he's selling.

[Attilatheblond]

2. Unless such a judge has an army to back up the order, I don't think Trump will listen.

Edited to add: This is the Lawless States of America now.

[bluestarone]

3. Well, i believe the airlines would.

[Attilatheblond]

6. If Trump says it's OK for US military to act as law enforcement inside OUR country...

it seems likely he would have no problem using military planes to fly people out without due process.

It wouldn't surprise me if that is next. It wouldn't surprise me if he ordered military planes to drop people into the 'Gulf of America' either.

[bluestarone]

7. I think we are long ways from that happening though.

[Attilatheblond]

8. Wish I had your faith

But the Cassandra in me has far sight and is too often correct.

[kentuck]

4. They can rule that it is illegal or unconstitutional...

Then it is up to the Executive Branch to decide if they want to follow the ruling, or to appeal it to a higher court, is my understanding.

[bluestarone]

5. Might as well start now though?

We pretty much know that is what they will do, so start the process now? That's what i'm thinking. Edit to add, I believe the supreme court has already ruled that all these immigrants should get these hearings?

[Cirsium]

10. No

Those days are long gone.