Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Fernando Rodriguez Jr. is a federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump, serving in the Southern District of Texas. He has recently gained attention for issuing an order that temporarily halts the deportation of Venezuelan plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, emphasizing the necessity of due process for those facing removal.
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Trump-nominated US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled in May against Trump’s use of the AEA.
Trump’s claims about violence are falling apart in court
United States· 2025-10-12
US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled that the President’s invocation of the AEA was unlawful.
Analysis: The White House claims a left-wing judicial ‘insurrection.’ But many GOP and Trump nominees are rebuking the president, tooUnited States· 2025-10-06
Another, Fernando Rodriguez Jr., in recent weeks became the first district judge to fully reject the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for rapid deportations.
A telling judicial rebuke of Trump’s tariffs – from another Trump appointeeUnited States· 2025-05-29
U.S. District Court Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., another Trump appointee, wrote in his order regarding the use of the Alien Enemies Act.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Can Use Alien Enemies Act for Deportations With NoticeUnited States· 2025-05-14
Judge Fernando Rodríguez Jr. halted the deportation of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act, considering its use illegal in the current context.
De la nación indispensable a la impredecible: Trump y la demolición del liderazgo global de Estados Unidos
Panama· 2025-05-04
Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. questioned the legality of President Trump's claims regarding an invasion.
In Texas Borderland, Trump’s Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat YetUnited States· 2025-05-02
U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., who was appointed by Trump during his first term, issued a 12-page order on Thursday granting a group of petitioners 'class certification.'
Trump-appointed judge allows Alien Enemies Act targets' class-action suitUnited States· 2025-05-01
Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. permanently barred the Trump administration from invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport VenezuelansUnited States· 2025-05-01
U.S. District Court Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled that the Alien Enemies Act cannot be used against Venezuelans.
Donald Trump can’t use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, U.S. judge rules
Canada· 2025-05-01
U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., in Brownsville granted a temporary restraining order filed on behalf of three Venezuelan nationals.
US judge in Texas blocks Trump deportations under Alien Enemies ActUnited States· 2025-04-10
Judge Fernando Rodríguez Jr. temporarily blocked the deportation of three Venezuelans under the Foreign Enemies Act.
Un juez de Texas bloquea temporalmente la deportación de tres venezolanos bajo la Ley de enemigos extranjeros | Inmigración en Estados Unidos
Spain· 2025-04-10
Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr signed a temporary restraining order in Texas.
Judges take steps to block removals of five Venezuelans held in Texas and New York | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2025-04-09
Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. instructed the government to not transfer, relocate or remove the plaintiffs.
Federal judges in New York and Texas block deportations of some people challenging the Alien Enemies ActUnited States· 2025-04-09