The Trump administration recently carried out the deportation of Asian immigrants to South Sudan—a nation torn apart by decades of brutal civil war and widely regarded as one of the most dangerous and unstable regions on the planet. According to a report by Politico, this controversial move may have been in direct violation of an existing federal court order.

Law and Order: A Biblical Mandate

We conservatives are all about law and order—and rightly so. The Bible doesn’t beat around the bush on this. Romans 13:1 tells us, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” In other words, government authority is legitimate, and its purpose is to protect the good and punish the evil. But when a government—any government—steps outside of its God-given bounds, it’s our duty to call it out.

That’s why this deportation issue matters. President Trump has worked tirelessly to enforce immigration laws and protect our borders. And to be fair, he’s had to pick up the pieces after years of chaos under the Biden administration, where borders were about as secure as a screen door on a submarine. But even in cleaning up a mess, there are lines we shouldn’t cross.

The Danger of Disregarding Due Process

Here’s the kicker: these deportations apparently happened in defiance of a federal court order. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy had issued an injunction prohibiting deportations without giving these migrants a proper chance to contest their removal. If the reports are accurate, someone in the chain of command either ignored the judge’s order—or decided they were above it.

That’s not how America works. Our judicial system isn’t a “maybe” or a “suggestion box.” It’s the backbone of our Republic. If executive agencies can start picking and choosing which court orders to obey, we’re heading down a slippery slope to tyranny. Today it’s immigrants; tomorrow it could be you and me.

South Sudan: Not Just a Travel Advisory, a Humanitarian Crisis

Sending anyone—especially those not from South Sudan—to that country is a moral and legal minefield. South Sudan is barely holding together. It’s suffering from famine, ethnic violence, and widespread human rights abuses. Deporting folks there without a rock-solid legal basis isn’t just reckless; it’s potentially lethal. And it runs counter to the Christian ethic of protecting the innocent.

Micah 6:8 says, “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Justice and mercy go hand-in-hand. We can—and must—enforce our immigration laws. But not at the cost of abandoning human dignity.

The Need for Accountability

Let’s be clear: this isn’t about bashing President Trump. He has been the strongest president on border security we’ve had in decades. But part of being a leader is ensuring your team is doing things the right way. If someone in Homeland Security violated a court order or stretched the law beyond recognition, they need to be held accountable.

And to my fellow conservatives: if we’re going to claim the moral high ground, we can’t afford to look the other way when the law is ignored—no matter who’s in charge. We’re not Democrats who think the law is just a speed bump on the road to utopia. We’re principled people. That means the law applies even when it’s inconvenient.

Conclusion: A Call to Steadfast Justice and Steady Compassion

This situation should serve as a wake-up call. We need secure borders, yes—but we also need a legal process that reflects the Christian values of justice, mercy, and truth. Let’s not sacrifice our soul as a nation in the name of security. There’s a better way, and it starts with respecting the law, obeying the courts, and ensuring that even the most vulnerable are treated with the dignity God grants them.

Let us pray for wisdom for President Trump, and for all in leadership, that they may walk the fine line between strength and mercy. Because in the end, a nation’s greatness isn’t just measured by how secure its borders are—but by how justly it treats those who cross them.