Trump Administration Faces Legal Showdown Over Defiance of Deportation Halt
Judge Boasberg investigates potential violations of his court order as the White House considers invoking state secrets privilege in an escalating constitutional dispute.
- The Trump administration invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members without judicial removal orders, prompting a 14-day block from U.S. District Judge James Boasberg.
- Despite the court order, deportation flights to El Salvador proceeded, raising allegations that the administration defied judicial directives.
- President Trump called for Judge Boasberg's impeachment, drawing rare public criticism from Chief Justice John Roberts, who emphasized judicial independence.
- Judge Boasberg criticized the administration's lack of transparency, including its refusal to provide detailed information on the flights, citing national security concerns.
- The administration has appealed the deportation block and is considering invoking state secrets privilege to withhold further details, with an appeals hearing scheduled for next week.
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