Judge warns of possible 'consequences' after DOJ push back on questions about deportation flights
Judge warns of possible 'consequences' after DOJ push back on questions about deportation flights
The Justice Department accused the judge of "continuing to beat a dead horse" by asking specific questions about deportations under a rarely used wartime act.
Summary
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg warned of "consequences" after the DOJ resisted his request for details on deportation flights conducted under Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
The government argued that providing details would expose sensitive foreign negotiations and asked for a delay. Boasberg, frustrated by the pushback, extended the deadline but questioned the secrecy claim, noting officials had already disclosed details publicly.
The administration insists the court lacks jurisdiction, while Boasberg ordered the DOJ to comply or formally invoke the state-secrets doctrine.