Trump vs. Judge on Alien Enemies Act Escalates, Biden Autopen Questions, Putin Call: AM Update 3/18

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What are the key updates in today's episode?

Megyn Kelly 0:02
Good morning, everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, and this is your AM Update.
Stephen Miller 0:09
If a district court judge can be involved in the conduct of a foreign policy, under no definition do we have a democracy in this country.

How is the Trump administration responding to the judge's ruling on deportations?

Megyn Kelly 0:17
The Trump administration doubling down on deporting more than 100 Tren de Aragua gang members from Venezuela in spite of a judge's order demanding their return to the United States.
Unidentified 0:29
The whole subject of what happened, did he know what he was doing? Did he authorize it?

What controversies surround Biden's autopen-signature pardons?

Megyn Kelly 0:34
President Trump announcing President Biden's last-minute pardons signed by Autopen are null and void. Is that legal? And Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Trump expected to speak later today in hopes of securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. Senator Chuck Schumer cancels a book tour citing alleged security concerns amid reports of progressive groups planning protests of him. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update. So many people these days are focusing on getting healthy. And speaking of health, let me tell you about Jacob and Kristen, the founders of We Heart Nutrition. They are raising five kids while running a company that's helping hardworking Americans live the American dream.
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How is the Alien Enemies Act being used in deportations?

Megyn Kelly 2:00
Use the code Megan to get 20% off. That's WeHeartNutrition.com, code Megan. A federal judge ordering the Trump administration back into court yesterday following the successful deportation of Trenda Aragua gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The DOJ's motion to vacate the hearing denied by D.C. District Court Judge James Boasberg. On Saturday, that judge ordering a two-week pause on the administration's plans to conduct deportations under the Wartime Act, which also applies in case of an invasion, stating any planes already in the air must turn around and return to the United States. This order granted in spite of Supreme Court precedent stating that the Alien Enemies Act does not allow judicial review of removal orders.
Megyn Kelly 2:56
Judge Boasberg demanding answers from the Trump Organization on Monday as to why he says they did not comply with his order. The Trump administration contends the planes were already in international territory at the time of the order and thus out of the judge's jurisdiction. Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller explaining to reporters the administration's position. This ruling is a dangerous overreach.
Stephen Miller 3:22
And if we got into a place in this country where district court judges could direct which general on the battlefield is going to be in charge of making which decisions, could direct what intelligence we could share. If a district court judge can be involved in the conduct of our foreign policy, under no definition do we have a democracy in this country.
Megyn Kelly 3:39
Borders are Tom Homan telling Fox Business the White House complied with the original narrower order from the judge.

What are the concerns regarding the treatment of Venezuelan descendants?

Tom Homan 3:46
Well, actually, we did comply with his written order on five aliens that he didn't want deported. And we complied with that. But look, you know, I agree with Carolyn. I don't think I have authority to have a plane of terrorists turn around in the middle of international waters and bring terrorists back into this country.
Megyn Kelly 4:03
DOJ lawyers on Monday requesting the D.C. appellate court reassign this case to another judge. Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt describing some of the crimes the Tren de Aragua deportees were involved in.

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