White House denies defying judge's order over deportations to El Salvador

An order to halt the removal of 261 people came too late and had "no legal basis" anyway, the White House says.

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White House Denies Violating Judge’s Order in Deporting Venezuelans

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Despite a federal judge ordering deportation flights of Venezuelans to cease, video shows more deportees arriving in El Salvador.
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The Trump administration announced deportations of hundreds of immigrants it alleges are members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
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With Deportations, Trump Steps Closer to Showdown With Judicial Branch

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Details on upcoming Trump call with Putin, White House's court-defying deportation of Venezuelans

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The Hill - 1h
What is the 1798 law that Trump used to deport migrants?

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Judge blocks deportations under 1798 law, orders flights turned around

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Trump blocked from using wartime law for deportations

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Judge denies CFPB funding relief to Baltimore

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Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order

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Eagles accept White House invite to celebrate title

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Rubio announces deportations day after judge blocks using Alien Enemies Act

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The Hill - 19h
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US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist detained by Ice

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