Scott Jennings and CNN Panel Spar Over Trump’s Deportation Plans [WATCH]

The deportation of criminal aliens and foreign terrorists has emerged as a contentious issue, with Democrats and media figures increasingly pushing back against the Trump administration’s latest immigration enforcement measures.

The debate has intensified over the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite the removal of violent criminals, particularly members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

A legal battle erupted when Federal District Judge James Boasberg ruled that the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to justify deportations was unlawful.

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He ordered deportation flights to be halted and even instructed some planes to return to the U.S. However, the flights were already over international waters, and the administration continued with its removal efforts.

During a CNN panel discussion on The Abby Phillip Show, contributor Scott Jennings confronted panelists over their criticism of the administration’s policy, challenging their arguments against removing criminal aliens.

The discussion quickly turned into a broader debate on immigration enforcement, with some panelists suggesting that the Trump administration’s policies could set a dangerous precedent.

Jennings pushed back against the notion that deporting known criminals could somehow be a pretext for targeting American citizens.

Scott Jennings takes on hostile CNN panel looking for any reason possible to oppose Trump’s deportation of violent illegal gang members:

Jennings: It’s quite clear the president believes he is keeping the United States and its citizens safe from non-citizens, who are in the… pic.twitter.com/hfUGO2BnLg

— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) March 18, 2025

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Meanwhile, critics of the administration have questioned whether those being deported are actually illegal aliens, despite extensive documentation confirming their immigration status and criminal records.

Mainstream media outlets have also taken an aggressive stance against Trump’s immigration enforcement.

CBS News, in a report on the administration’s deportation efforts, made a historical comparison between the removal of Venezuelan gang members and the discrimination faced by Irish immigrants in 19th-century America.

Remember those pompous ‘CBS Evening News’ opens from Norah O’Donnell during the campaign?

Tonight’s with John Dickerson & Maurice DuBois comparing deported Tren de Aragua members to *Irish immigrants* who faced discrimination in the 19th century is worse pic.twitter.com/yzUgSDeSsH

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) March 18, 2025

The comparison has drawn sharp criticism from immigration enforcement advocates, who argue that equating violent criminals with historical immigrant communities is misleading and irresponsible.

The Trump administration has maintained that its use of the Alien Enemies Act is legally justified and necessary to remove violent foreign criminals.

President Trump has repeatedly stated that his administration is committed to securing the border and ensuring that dangerous individuals are not allowed to remain in the country.

The administration’s stance has broad public support, as polls consistently show that a significant majority of Americans favor the deportation of criminal aliens.

Despite legal challenges, the administration has signaled that it will continue to pursue aggressive immigration enforcement policies, arguing that national security and public safety take precedence over political disputes.

As the legal battle over deportations continues, the case is expected to make its way through higher courts.

The Supreme Court may ultimately have to weigh in on whether the Alien Enemies Act grants the President the authority to remove criminal aliens without interference from federal judges.

In the meantime, the administration is pressing forward with its immigration policies, and the debate over border security and deportations is likely to remain a major political issue.

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