Judge in deportation case chides DOJ lawyer for refusing to answer key questions
The court fight focuses on the Trump administration's use of a 1798 law to deport people it claims are part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
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DOJ refuses to answer some questions from judge who blocked Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Justice Department on Tuesday refused to answer a number of questions from a federal judge who had demanded more information on deportations that were carried out under a rarely used wartime act.NBC News - 1h -
Trump Lawyer Refuses to Answer Judge’s Questions in Deportation Flight Hearing
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DOJ again refuses to share info with judge on Venezuelan deportation flights
The Justice Department (DOJ) once again rebuffed a federal judge’s demands to provide a rationale for why it was declining to provide information about deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants. ...The Hill - 59m -
DOJ seeks to boot judge questioning Trump deportations, lawyer warns of 'constitutional crisis'
The Trump administration has used the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to Central America.CNBC - 6h -
Judge lashes out at Trump admin over deportation flights
A federal judge lashed out at the Trump administration Monday for refusing to answer questions about flights deporting Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act after he ordered them to turn ...The Hill - 20h -
Judge incredulous in Trump deportation case as administration lawyers argue verbal court order isn’t binding – as it happened
This blog has now closed. You can read more of our US politics coverage here . White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportations What is the Alien Enemies Act and how is ...The Guardian - 17h -
Supreme Court chief justice rebukes Trump over call to impeach judge in deportation case
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Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped
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Judge demands answers after Trump administration ignores rulings over deportation flights
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Judge orders pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil should get phone calls with lawyers
A federal judge heard arguments and issued orders in Mahmoud Khalil's deportation case. The pro-Palestinian activist helped lead the 2024 Columbia University protests against Israel's war in Gaza. ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump administration pushes to have deportation case reassigned to another judge
The Trump administration is pushing to change the judge overseeing a challenge to the president’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to carry out swift deportations. The Justice Department made ...The Hill - 21h -
Inside the court hearing on pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's deportation case
Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil faced a federal judge in New York City. The pro-Palestinian activist and legal U.S. resident helped lead the 2024 Columbia University protests against Israel's handling ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump calls for impeachment of judge in deportation flight case
President Trump on Tuesday called for the impeachment of a federal judge who directed flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to be turned around in what has become a contentious battle with the ...The Hill - 4h -
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'Heck of a stretch': Judge grills DOJ over Trump deportation flights
A judge is hearing arguments Monday over whether officials knowingly violated a court order when they handed over 200 alleged gang members to El Salvadoran authorities.ABC News - 20h -
White House questions authority of judge's verbal order on Venezuelan deportation flights
The White House on Monday cast doubt on the authority of a verbal order from a judge directing the administration to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants out of the country. White House ...The Hill - 1d -
What’s Next for Mahmoud Khalil? A Fight to Keep His Case in New York.
The Trump administration’s effort to have his case heard in Louisiana could let some of America’s most conservative judges set a precedent on deportations.The New York Times - 21h -
Brown University professor deported despite judge’s order, defying US court
US prosecutors allege Rasha Alawieh had ‘sympathetic photos and videos’ related to key Hezbollah figures. US politics live – latest updates A Brown University medical professor was deported ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Trump's battle with court ramps up over deportation of Venezuelans
The Trump administration is facing a growing legal battle as a federal judge is now questioning whether his order halting the deportation of undocumented migrants was ignored. The Justice ...NBC News - 7h -
Judge denies Pulitzer board’s request to pause Trump lawsuit during presidency
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Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force
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Is the case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about immigration or free speech?
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers were in court to argue against his deportation. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the legal proceedings and how the case may involve two ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump administration briefing: judge incredulous at deportations defense; Doge workers break into building
White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela flights; Elon Musk’s Doge workers break into non-government agency – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. The Trump ...The Guardian - 16h -
Wife details arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil as judge blocks deportation
The wife of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil said she and her husband were returning to their apartment after breaking their Ramadan fast when immigration agents confronted them and arrested ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
DOJ lawyers decline to let OMP's acting director testify about mass firings
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Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard Piqué
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was questioned by a judge on Friday as part of judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia.ESPN - 4d -
Brown University doctor deported despite judge's order
An assistant professor from Brown University’s medical school with a valid visa was deported from the U.S. despite a judge’s order that she was not to be removed. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin, ...The Hill - 1d -
DOJ pardon attorney says she was removed after dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights
A top official at the DOJ was fired one day after refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson's access to firearms be restored, according to a statement provided to ABC News.ABC News - 6d -
DOJ weighs plan to slash public corruption unit
The Justice Department (DOJ) is weighing a sizable reduction in a division designed to handle public corruption cases, a move that comes after the department dropped charges against New York City ...The Hill - 5d -
Federal judge hears arguments on Mahmoud Khalil's detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident and prominent leader of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University currently facing deportation by the Trump administration, will remain in detention ...NBC News - 5d -
Judge formally sentences Adnan Syed to time served in 'Serial' podcast case
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Judge blocks Trump from using 18th-century wartime act for deportations
Trump had invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelans, but order halted by judge. Alien Enemies Act: what is it and can Trump use it to deport gang members? Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Why a judge blocked a pro-Palestinian activist's deportation
A judge temporarily blocked the deportation proceedings for Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead the 2024 student encampment protests at Columbia University in New York City. ...CBS News - 6d -
Judge blocks deportations under 1798 law, orders flights turned around
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting any noncitizens pursuant to the president's recent proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act.ABC News - 2d
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