Judge Boasberg demands accountability from Trump's immigration policies

A U.S. district court judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the Trump administration to present facts concerning the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members, an action viewed by many as a misuse of wartime laws. On a recent Monday, Judge James Boasberg convened a court hearing to evaluate whether federal officials knowingly violated a court order when they deported Venezuelans and members of the Tren de Aragua gang, ignoring his previous directive that prohibited invoking the Alien Enemies Act for immediate deportations. During the 45-minute session, the judge expressed frustration over the government's unwillingness to provide complete details regarding the deportation flights. He insisted on a transparent process, expecting the Justice Department to submit further information by the following Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Trump administration argued it properly obeyed the law and rejected claims of defying the court's order, proclaiming that their actions complied with national security interests. This incident stems from an executive order made by President Trump that permitted the expedited deportation of alleged foreign criminals based on the wartime authority that had only been applied sparingly throughout U.S. history. Legal representatives for the Venezuelan migrants responded by stating that if left unchecked, the administration could mislabel any group as 'enemy aliens,' circumventing due process protections.