Judicial Betrayal at the Border: California Judge Blocks Agents From Doing Their Job
In a shocking new ruling, a Biden-appointed federal judge has tied the hands of Border Patrol agents—banning them from detaining illegal immigrants unless they first obtain a warrant or prove flight risk. This includes dangerous and violent offenders.
Judge Jennifer L. Thurston, of the Eastern District of California, issued the injunction Tuesday, siding with the radical American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which filed suit claiming that CBP agents were guilty of “racial profiling” during Operation Return to Sender—a Trump-era crackdown on illegal aliens who were targeted for removal from the U.S. interior.
A Direct Blow to National Security
The decision comes amid unprecedented chaos at the southern border. Agents are overwhelmed, fentanyl is flooding in, and foreign criminals are disappearing into the interior. Now, thanks to this ruling, agents can’t even stop or detain illegal aliens without proving a case before making an arrest—even in active border zones.
This judicial overreach means agents must now jump through bureaucratic hoops to do their most basic job—protecting the country from invasion.
Judge Thurston’s Radical Rationale
During heated courtroom exchanges, Thurston openly accused CBP agents of racism, declaring:
“You just can’t walk up to people with brown skin and say, ‘Give me your papers.’”
She then ordered CBP to submit arrest reports every 60 days, showing whom they’re detaining without warrants and why. Thurston cited “well-established constitutional rights” as the reason for her block on enforcement—yet ignored federal immigration law and the crisis-level conditions on the ground.
ACLU’s War on Border Security
The lawsuit claimed detained illegals were:
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Denied communication with legal counsel or family
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Forced to sign waivers agreeing to deportation
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Targeted due to racial profiling
These claims were made without proof—but Judge Thurston ruled in favor of the ACLU anyway, brushing aside arguments from federal attorneys that she had no jurisdiction and that CBP already updated its policies.
What This Means Going Forward
This case could trigger a massive chilling effect on immigration enforcement—particularly in California. Border agents may now hesitate to act, even when confronted by dangerous individuals, out of fear they’ll be sued, fired, or worse.
Meanwhile, cartels, traffickers, and illegal entrants celebrate—knowing that judges like Thurston are on their side.
Bottom Line
This is not justice. This is judicial sabotage of the rule of law and national security. President Trump’s hard-won border progress is being systematically dismantled by activist judges and radical NGOs.
America cannot afford open borders and closed jails. This isn’t about compassion—it’s about survival.
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