Chief United States District Judge James Boasberg has issued a ruling halting President Donald Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of the Tren de Aragua gang, a decision that has sparked controversy due to an undisclosed family connection. Judge Boasberg’s daughter, Katherine Boasberg, is employed by Partners for Justice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization known for its vocal opposition to mass deportations and legislation targeting criminal gang members, including the Laken Riley Act.
According to LinkedIn records, Katherine Boasberg serves as a “Capacity Building Associate” at Partners for Justice, where she coordinates grant activities, ensures compliance, and supports programs aimed at bolstering nonprofit infrastructure. The organization describes its mission on its website as “transforming public defenders into a robust network of dynamic,…
