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A federal judge said Wednesday that any potential deportation flights to Libya or Saudi Arabia would violate a court order if the Trump administration does not provide advanced notification to the impacted illegal immigrants and their attorneys first.The administration has not confirmed planned deportation flights to either country, but a group of attorneys representing illegal immigrants from nations including Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines claimed in court documents that their clients were told by immigration enforcement agents that they would soon be sent to Libya or Saudi Arabia.Immigration lawyers asked U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy who was nominated by former President Joe Biden for a temporary restraining order Wednesday "to prevent non-citizen removals to third countries, including but not limited to Libya and Saudia Arabia, without prior written notice and a meaningful opportunity to raise fear-based claims."TRUMP TO RENAME PERSIAN GULF THE ARABIAN GULF AHEAD OF US-IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS, MIDDLE EAST TRIP: REPORTMurphy agreed with the immigration lawyers that the motion should not be required because deporting the illegal immigrants to Libya without a chance to claim convention against torture (CAT) protection would violate his prior court order."The April 18, 2025 Preliminary Injunction requires all third-country removals to be preceded, inter alia, by written notice to both the non-citizen and the non-citizens counsel in a language the non-citizen can understand as well as a meaningful opportunity for the non-citizen to raise a fear-based claim for CAT protection," Murphy wrote Wednesday. "The April 30, 2025 Amendment to the Preliminary Injunction further clarifies that the Department of Homeland Security may not evade this injunction by ceding control over non-citizens or the enforcement of its immigration responsibilities to any other agency, including but not limited to the Department of Defense.""If there is any doubtthe Court sees nonethe allegedly imminent removals, as reported by news agencies and as Plaintiffs seek to corroborate with class-member accounts and public information, would clearly violate this Courts Order."Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment on Thursday morning.In their request seeking Murphys intervention, the immigration attorneys cited "alarming reports" late Tuesday and Wednesday morning from "class members counsel and from the press" announcing "the imminent removal" of Laotian, Vietnamese, and Philippine illegal immigrants "being prepared for removal to Libya, a [country] notorious for its human rights violations, especially with respect to migrant residents.""Class members were being scheduled for removal despite not receiving the required notice and opportunity to apply for CAT protection," they wrote.FEDERAL JUDGE OPENS DOOR TO ALIEN ENEMIES ACT TARGETS SUING TRUMP ADMINISTRATIONThe attorneys also cited a CNN report claiming that publicly available information "indicates that a C-17 flight is scheduled to fly on Wednesday from Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, to Misrata Airport in Libya."The Associated Press cited a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday about alleged plans to fly migrants to Libya on a military plane. The official reportedly did not have details on the timing of the C-17 flight.Libya has denied reports of a deportation deal with the U.S.The Tripoli-based government of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said in a statement Wednesday that there was "no deal or coordination" with the U.S. to receive migrants. However, it said "some parallel parties" could have agreed to receive them.That appears to refer to its rival administration in east Libya, which is controlled by powerful military commander Khalifa Hifter. Libya has been split for years between rival administrations in the east and west, each backed by armed groups and foreign governments. The Hifter-led Libya National Army, which controls eastern and southern Libya, also released a statement, denying any deal or understanding to receive migrants from the U.S.President Donald Trump on Wednesday directed questions to the Department of Homeland Security(DHS), according to the AP. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said during a news conference in Illinois that she "cant confirm" media reports of plans to send people to Libya. The State Department told the AP it does not "discuss the details of our diplomatic communications with other governments."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Trump administration has said it's exploring other third countries for deportations. In addition to the Venezuelans sent to El Salvador, the administration has deported people to Panama and Costa Rica who were not citizens of those countries.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

William Hardrick, a college football defensive back who previously played at Mississippi State and Miami (Ohio) before transferring to Austin Peay, has died. He was 22.Austin Peay University announced Hardricks death on Wednesday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHardrick was killed in a car crash in Alabama near Interstate 65, Limestone County Coroner Mike West told WHNT-TV.John Walter McAdams was arrested in the crash and was charged with murder and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with injury as well as DUI. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was investigating the crash.McAdams was allegedly driving a semitractor-trailer.FORMER OHIO STATE COACH URBAN MEYER CALLS FOR SEVERE PUNISHMENT FOR MICHIGAN AMID SCOUTING SCANDAL FALLOUT"We are truly saddened by the passing of William Hardrick, a new member of our football program and the Austin Peay family," Austin Peay athletics director Gerald Harrison said in a statement. "All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardrick Family today. We will do everything we can to support his friends, family, and teammates at this time."Governors head coach Jeff Faris called Hardrick an "exceptional young man.""Our team is heartbroken by his loss," Faris added. "He made everyone around him better and has made a real impact both on and off the field. We lift up the Hardrick family in prayer as we grieve this tragic loss with them."Hardrick went to high school in Adamsville, Alabama, before he committed to Mississippi State. He played for the Bulldogs through the 2022 season and spent two seasons with Miami.He played in 18 games for the RedHawks and had 32 total tackles.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Despite fears of first-day chaos over the new REAL ID requirement, airports reported smooth sailing Wednesday, with no major disruptions tied to the rollout, according to security officials."We didnt see long lines," one passenger arriving at South Carolina's Greeneville-Spartanburg Airport from Washington-Dulles told a local reporter. "It was a walk in the park."TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers said in April that about 20% of the public still lacks REAL ID compliance. When asked whether this could affect travel times starting Wednesday, she said its "reasonable" to expect travelers may need to arrive early.DO WE EVEN NEED THIS? LAWMAKERS GET REAL ABOUT REAL ID MANDATE STARTING TODAY"I am extremely concerned there will be long lines and a lot of confusion," Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst and president of Atmosphere Research Group, added in comments to travel website The Points Guy ahead of the rollout. Meanwhile, Philadelphia International Airport urged passengers to arrive two-and-a-half hours early for domestic flights Wednesday.However, reporters at various airports across the country found that the delays some feared never came to fruition, and wait times were minimal. Airport and security officials confirmed their reports."We are pleased to share that the TSA lines are moving efficiently," Nashville International Airport said Wednesday. "Smooth operations this morning," Baltimore-Washington International Airport reported. "Smooth" operations were reported by airports and security officials alike. There was an increased presence of Homeland Security officials at Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, but no complaints were reported to Fox News reporters on the ground there from passengers.Travelers on social media and in news reports shared stories of getting through airport security without a REAL ID, or its compliant equivalent such as a passport, which federal officials indicated would be possible with additional screening ahead of Wednesday's rollout.Several passengers without compliant identification were given a notice indicating their IDs were not REAL ID compliant, and they should expect delays the next time they travel if they don't have one.FLIGHT PASSENGERS WARN OF REAL ID APOCALYPSE WHILE OTHERS ACKNOWLEDGE AMERICANS CAN STILL FLYThe federal government's REAL ID requirement is two decades in the making and has faced several delays over the years.The law stemmed from long-held concerns from federal officials about false identification, but gained momentum and was enacted following the 9/11 attacks.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"REAL ID will keep us more secure. It gives us more information so that we know who is traveling on our federal transportation systems and our airlines," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday in a video from Washington-Reagan International Airport."Thank you everybody for all of your cooperation, and we're looking to make America more secure in following our federal law."

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., criticized Colorado leaders, as the state and the city of Denver are currently being sued by the Department of Justice over their immigration policies, and shared how Congress can step in."[Denver] Mayor Mike Johnston was unwilling to change policies that don't even allow his city employees to coordinate with ICE agents. And that also is a coupling with Colorado state laws as well. And unfortunately, Gov. Jared Polis has not budged on those either. In fact, the Democrats who run our state legislature have gone even further. They want to expedite and make driver's licenses immediately available for those who are in our state illegally," Boebert told Fox News Digital in an interview on Tuesday.The lawsuit, filed Friday in Colorado District Court, accuses the state and its most populous city of implementing "sanctuary laws" in violation of the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. Colorado has become a national focal point, as it was revealed to be a hotbed for the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.CONSERVATIVE FIREBRAND FLIPS SCRIPT ON HOUSE DEM'S 'GOTCHA' RESPONSE TO NONCITIZEN VOTING CRACKDOWN"The United States has well-established, preeminent, and preemptive authority to regulate immigration matters," the lawsuit reads.ICE enforces federal immigration laws across the country but regularly needs additional support from state and local officials, particularly for large-scale deportations. The agency also asks police departments and sheriff's offices to flag migrants it wants to deport and hold them until federal agents can take custody.The Department of Justice has filed similar lawsuits challenging "sanctuary policies" in Rochester, New York, and Chicago.COLORADO GOV. JARED POLIS POKES FUN AT TRUMP WITH OFFICIAL 'SOUTH PARK' PORTRAIT IN APRIL FOOLS' DAY POST"At a congressional level, other than codifying what President Trump is doing with his Executive Orders, we do have the power of the purse here in the House," the Republican said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGE"And so we need to begin to withhold funding from these sanctuary cities and really empower those who are obeying federal laws to do that more, incentivizing them with those federal dollars and with programs that benefit their areas," she continued. President Donald Trump recently put forth an executive order threatening to cut federal funding to "sanctuary jurisdictions" if those governments do not make serious changes.TRUMP ADMIN SUES COLORADO, DENVER OVER 'SANCTUARY LAWS,' ALLEGED INTERFERENCE IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTHowever, Boebert had a straightforward message for Colorado leaders as the federal government continues its immigration crackdown. As the Trump administration marked its first 100 days last month, ICE noted the arrest and deportation of more than 65,000 illegal immigrants, thousands of whom had criminal charges or were already found guilty of a crime."Obey federal law. If you want these federal dollars to come back and bless Colorado, Colorado is a beautiful state, and they know that. And we want to encourage people to come to Colorado to be there, to be with us, and to have a safe community.""Colorado is not a sanctuary state. The State of Colorado works with local, state and federal law enforcement regularly and we value our partnerships with federal law enforcement agencies to make Colorado safer," a spokesperson for Polis office said.Fox News Digital reached out to Denver Mayor Mike Johnstons office for comment.Fox News Landon Mion contributed to this report.

A second Temple University student was suspended over an antisemitic incident that took place at a Barstool Sports bar in Philadelphia over the weekend.The second student was not identified, according to FOX 29 Philadelphia.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe incident occurred on Saturday night at the bar as bottle-service girls brought out a sign to the floor that read, "f--- the Jews." Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy announced the day after that the two waitresses in question were fired and that he talked to the two men allegedly responsible for the sign and agreed to send them on trip to Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust.One of the men, who was identified as Mo Khan, reneged on the deal and pushed back on claims that he had anything to do with the antisemitic sign. Temple has already suspended Khan.He released a statement on Tuesday, saying when he made the agreement with Portnoy, he was under duress."Although I had nothing to do with the sign coming out, nor do I know who did it, I know that the sign was provocative because it reminded people of the unjust things Israel is doing around the world, thus leading me to report on it," Khan said, reupping his claim that he was a "citizen journalist" in the matter."Dave Portnoy and his friends can choose to be triggered over the sentiments of that sign and even kick me out of the establishment forever. However, they have no right to destroy my life over free speech and ultimately something that was an edgy joke. Frankly, theyre more worried about destroying and uprooting me than the thousands of people getting destroyed and uprooted in genocide."Khan then appeared on "Stew Peters Live" and agreed with the hosts ideas about "Jewish supremacy."ANTISEMITISM WATCHDOG CALLS ON TRUMP'S WORLD CUP TASK FORCE, FIFA TO PUT STOP TO ANTI-ISRAEL SOCCER CAMPAIGNPortnoy responded to Khans statement later Tuesday. He wrote in a post on X that Khan was a "flat liar.""I talked to him on the phone with his buddy and they both owned up to it and cried about it. He then lawyered up after speaking with his family," Portnoy wrote. "His name got out because hes a moron and uploaded f--- the Jews sign to his Instagram before I even knew about it. He already went viral without me. He spreads hate and uses the conflict in Middle East as his excuse. And did it in a bar with my (companys) name on it."Now hes trying to profit from it. Im sure hell make money because there is lots of antisemitism in the world. Regardless this is the least surprising thing ever. He is the definition of a coward. Zero accountability for his actions. I dont care what religion you are or even how you feel about Middle East. This was an act of pure hate and this should disgust you."Portnoy said in a separate video he felt "dumb" trying to "show grace" and make things right."This is what the face of being a coward is," he said of Khan.On Wednesday, Portnoy wrote on X that Khan "may be the greatest thing thats ever happened for Jews to fight antisemitism in America" and pointed to other alleged incidents involving Khan."Hes undeniably a piece of s---."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A suspected member of the notorious Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang was among five people arrested during a human smuggling bust in Texas, authorities said Wednesday.The three suspects accused of human smuggling have been "circumventing Border Patrol checkpoints" and using known human smuggling routes to bring up to 15 people per week into the U.S., Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar told reporters. He said two other individuals present during their arrests were accused of drug possession.The three suspects charged with human smuggling were identified as 24-year-old Jose Francisco Barriento Vega of Mexico, 49-year-old Mary Lou Tula and 44-year-old Alexis Segundo Olivo Fernandez of Venezuela.Vega is in the U.S. without documentation, Salazar said, while Tula is believed to be a U.S. citizen.ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT MURDERERS COULD FACE DEATH PENALTY UNDER NEW GOP BILLFernandez is suspected of belonging to TdA, Salazar said, noting that certain tattoos and his ties to alleged human smuggling led to the suspicions.Two other men, identified as 25-year-old Brandon Suarez and 19-year-old Bryan Suarez, happened to be present at the scene of an arrest and were arrested for drug possession, the sheriff said. Both men are U.S. citizens.Salazar said a sixth individual, whom he said he was unable to publicly name at this point, is suspected of being a member of TdA. The individual was not arrested at the time of the briefing, though Salazar said he believed border authorities were "taking possession" of the suspect.MIGRANT CRIME PLAGUES BLUE CITY WHERE POLICE ARE UNDER ATTACK FROM TEEN TREN DE ARAGUA GANGSTERS: DATASalazar said the sheriff's Human Exploitation Unit has worked with Laredo Sector Border Patrol to investigate the human smuggling group since launching operations in April. The sheriff noted the group has associations with criminal organizations responsible for upwards of $1 million of seized cash.Those arrested were booked into Bexar County Jail.Salazar said more arrests are possible as the investigation remains ongoing.