Trump Administration Invokes State Secrets to Shield Immigrant Expulsions from Scrutiny
The Trump administration has invoked state secrets privilege to avoid disclosing details about the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
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The Trump administration has refused to provide further information about its recent deportation of Venezuelan immigrants, invoking the state secrets privilege amid legal challenges. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has expressed concerns regarding this invocation while seeking details of the operation. The deportations, claimed to be linked to the gang Tren de Aragua, have been met with accusations of due process violations. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch over immigration policy. Attorneys have until March 31 to respond to the administration's claims of secrecy.
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The Trump administration is using the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime power, to deport Venezuelan immigrants, specifically targeting individuals allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.
The administration is facing legal challenges over potential due process violations and for disregarding a court order to provide more information about the deportations. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has questioned the administration's invocation of state secrets privilege.
The Trump administration has until March 31 to respond to legal claims questioning the secrecy surrounding the deportations. A federal appeals court is also engaged in discussions regarding the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
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