DOJ Silent on Judge’s Queries as Alien Enemies Act Deportations Facing Blockade

The Justice Department has pushed back against a federal judge’s request for more information on deportations executed under the Alien Enemies Act. In a recent court filing, the DOJ asserted that it wouldn’t provide additional details, citing no justification for doing so. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg expressed frustration over the government’s perceived disregard for his restraining order that halted deportations tied to President Trump’s measures against suspected Venezuelan gang members. Despite some ICE details about flights to El Salvador, the judge insisted the DOJ must support its position and could do so under seal if necessary. Amid these tensions, the administration is appealing the judge’s ruling, labeling it unconstitutional. As discussions intensify, Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial disagreements.