Tyler Reporter

Lance Gooden, a U.S. Congress member representing Texas's 5th District, has taken to social media to express his views on current issues related to immigration and the judicial system in the United States. He replaced Jeb Hensarling and has been serving since 2019, following a stint in the Texas House of Representatives. Gooden, aged 40, was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and is a University of Texas alumnus.

On March 28, 2025, Gooden criticized the role of "activist judges" in immigration cases. He claimed, "Activist judges want to stop President Trump from deporting dangerous illegal alien terrorists. The same activist judges did nothing to stop Joe Biden from releasing 99 illegal alien terrorists into America." This statement underscores his concerns about the judicial influence on immigration policy.

Later that day, he questioned the absence of Democrats in legislative discussions on immigration. Gooden tweeted, "Where did all the Democrats go who said, 'Congress needs to act' to end the border crisis? Awfully silent." This message further highlighted his frustration with the perceived lack of action from his Democratic colleagues.

On March 29, 2025, Gooden reiterated his stance on the responsibility of judiciary members in immigration matters. He posed the question, "If activist judges want criminal illegals to stay in the United States, why don't they offer to house one?" This statement reflects his opinion on personal accountability among judges regarding immigration decisions.