The DOJ 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.

  • atzanteolEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    People have been saying that about Trump’s ostensibly incoming justice for almost a decade.

    People have been saying that about everytime people complain about the slow workings of the courts. Every lawyer in the world will tell you that these things move slowly.