Judge in deportation case chides DOJ lawyer for refusing to answer key questions
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WASHINGTON — A federal judge pressed a Justice Department lawyer Monday over why the Trump administration did not comply with his order to temporarily halt deportations under an 18th century law and asked why key information about the flights over the weekend was being withheld. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In a tense hearing, U.S.
AI Summary
Main Idea: A federal judge scolded the Justice Department after it refused to answer questions about weekend deportation flights tied to the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act.
Key Points:
- Judge James Boasberg said the government had to explain why it did not follow his order to pause deportations and turn planes around.
- The Justice Department said it had followed the written order, but the judge said his oral ruling also counted.
- DOJ lawyer Abhishek Kambli would not say how many flights there were or where they were, citing national security.
- The American Civil Liberties Union and Democracy Forward said the government’s actions threaten respect for court power and the rule of law.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A clash over deportation orders and secret flight details could weaken trust in courts and government, and taxpayers may face more legal costs.
Positive Impact
A court check on the ACLU and Democracy Forward case could help protect due process and limit unlawful deportations.
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- Major:American Civil Liberties Unionnonprofit / NGO
- Major:Democracy Forwardnonprofit / NGO
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- American Civil Liberties Unionnonprofit / NGOMajorEvaluated
Represents the plaintiffs alongside Democracy Forward and is a major actor in the legal challenge.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Democracy Forwardnonprofit / NGOMajorEvaluated
Co-represents the plaintiffs and is directly involved in the lawsuit.
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Justice Department lawyer directly involved in the hearing and the refusal to disclose flight details.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonMajorAI selected
His administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act and deportation actions are the core subject of the court.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Tren de Araguapolitical organizationMajorAI selected
The alleged gang at the center of the administration’s deportation effort and the court dispute.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Lee GelerntpersonContextCandidate
ACLU lawyer quoted reacting to the hearing and the government’s conduct.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - United States Court of Appealsgovernment agency or bodyContextCandidate
The Justice Department asked this court to remove Judge Boasberg from the case, making it a meaningful procedural.
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