A U.S. federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration this week after two deportation flights departed “despite a court order blocking their removals.” The legal showdown centers on the use of a 200-year-old law to justify deporting alleged gang members linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua. 🌎⚡
Timeline Tensions
Judge James Boasberg ordered a temporary halt to deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 – a law previously used to detain Axis nationals during WWII. But the administration argued flights that left before the written order (timed at 7:25 PM EDT) were legally valid. 📜✈️
Battle Over Borders
The Justice Department now faces a noon deadline to disclose flight details, including departure times and the number of deportees. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s government slammed the move as “barbaric,” while U.S. officials threatened sanctions if Caracas refuses deportees. 💥🛂
Impeachment Firestorm
Former President Trump escalated tensions by calling for Judge Boasberg’s impeachment on Truth Social – a move rebuked by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Congressional Republicans later introduced impeachment articles, though legal experts called the effort “unprecedented.” 🚨⚖️
The clash highlights growing concerns about executive power and judicial independence, with federal courts reporting increased threats against judges. Will this spark a constitutional crisis? Stay tuned. 📈🔍
