Judge warns of possible 'consequences' after DOJ pushback on questions about deportation flights
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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.

  • NotLemming@lemm.eeEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    I think a lot of his not getting held to account is because of an idea about upholding the sanctity of the presidency, which isn’t even law. Shame they couldn’t uphold the sanctity of human rights and the rule of law.

    • Freshparsnip@lemm.eeEnglish
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      12 hours ago

      Which is ridiculous because what really undermines the sanctity of the presidency is allowing the president to get away with such crimes

      • NotLemming@lemm.eeEnglish
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        10 hours ago

        Exactly. It’s like ‘if we didn’t see it, it didn’t happen’, except he’s tweeting it himself and loudly threatening anyone he has a petty grudge against.