Washington: US President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of a federal judge who attempted to block his administration's use of wartime legislation to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Trump criticized the judge on social media, referring to him as a 'Radical Left Lunatic' and a 'troublemaker' who was appointed by former Democratic President Barack Obama.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump did not specify the judge's name, but it is believed he was referring to Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the D.C. District Court. Boasberg, appointed by Obama in 2010 and confirmed by the US Senate, attempted to block the administration's move on Saturday. Trump emphasized his electoral victory, claiming his stance on illegal immigration significantly contributed to his win.

Trump further accused the judge of obstructing his efforts to deport 'vicious, violent, and demented criminals' from the US, aligning these actions with the desires of voters. Despite his calls for impeachment, Trump did not provide evidence of any criminal acts by the judge.

In response, John Roberts, the chief justice of the Supreme Court, criticized Trump's impeachment call, emphasizing that impeachment is not a suitable response to judicial disagreements. Roberts highlighted the established appellate review process as the appropriate method for addressing such disputes.

The ruling by Judge Boasberg aimed to temporarily halt the deportation of Venezuelan nationals linked to the gang, with the order later extending to all non-citizens affected by Trump's proclamation. The administration reported that 250 deportees had already been sent to El Salvador before the ruling, sparking criticism over the lack of due process.

Critics argue that the deported individuals were not given a chance to prove they were not gang members, leading to claims of illegal deportation. Boasberg noted the government's disregard for his ruling to stop or reverse the deportations.

The Alien Enemies Act, a wartime law, allows the president to detain or deport non-citizens from hostile nations, though there is no current declaration of war by Congress. Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan transnational criminal and foreign terrorist organization in the US, is central to this legal conflict.