The Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will no longer share information regarding deportation flights, citing the State Secrets Privilege. This decision comes in response to Judge James Boasberg's scrutiny of the Trump Administration’s actions concerning the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants.
• The DOJ informed Judge Boasberg that they will stop providing details related to deportation flights, exercising the State Secrets Privilege.
• Judge Boasberg, appointed by Obama, has raised concerns about the Trump Administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deporting criminals.
• He warned the Trump Administration of potential consequences if they do not follow his orders.
• The DOJ expressed frustration with Boasberg's "intrusive" demands and declared that the Executive Branch would not supply further information.
• U. S. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that the President holds comprehensive authority under Article II to expel designated terrorists, asserting that the court already has sufficient information to assess the situation.
• The DOJ stated that the necessity for additional information regarding the deportation flights is non-existent to resolve any legal issues in the case.
• Earlier on the same day, Judge Boasberg rejected the request by the Trump Administration to terminate a temporary restraining order but offered to convert it into a preliminary injunction.
• The judge also indicated that deported aliens are entitled to individual hearings.
The Trump DOJ's assertion of state secrets complicates judicial oversight over deportation actions. This raises questions about the balance of power between the judicial system and the executive branch, particularly regarding national security matters.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/breaking-trump-doj-invokes-state-secrets-privilege-tells/
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