DHS attorney criticizes judges blocking border security efforts

James Percival, the top attorney for the Department of Homeland Security, has criticized certain federal district judges, labeling them “the worst of the worst” for blocking administration efforts to secure the southern border and implement deportations.

The criticism follows instances where judges in states such as Massachusetts and Illinois have issued rulings that prevent the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from specific countries. While the Supreme Court has previously upheld the administration’s authority to end TPS, local judicial rulings continue to challenge these efforts.

Specific cases mentioned include the administration's attempts to end TPS for individuals from Somalia and Honduras, as well as legal challenges regarding the deportation of specific individuals, such as Kilmar Abrego Garcia.