Ximena Bustillo

In a statement, DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said DHS remains committed to civil right protections but must streamline oversight to remove roadblocks to enforcement. Ximena Bustillo, NPR News.

Well, Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, and this is a presidential power that has only been previously used during times of war. It allows the government to deport people without going through the regular immigration process, which can take years. Now, two groups, the ACLU and Democracy Forward, caught wind that he was going to do this and preemptively sued last weekend.

Well, Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, and this is a presidential power that has only been previously used during times of war. It allows the government to deport people without going through the regular immigration process, which can take years. Now, two groups, the ACLU and Democracy Forward, caught wind that he was going to do this and preemptively sued last weekend.

Well, Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, and this is a presidential power that has only been previously used during times of war. It allows the government to deport people without going through the regular immigration process, which can take years. Now, two groups, the ACLU and Democracy Forward, caught wind that he was going to do this and preemptively sued last weekend.

They argued that the administration should not use the act to deport five Venezuelan men that they represent. They later broadened their request to apply to anyone potentially covered by the Alien Enemies Act under Trump's invocation. The judge agreed to pause deportation under the act for two weeks. But while this was all playing out in court, three planes left the U.S.

They argued that the administration should not use the act to deport five Venezuelan men that they represent. They later broadened their request to apply to anyone potentially covered by the Alien Enemies Act under Trump's invocation. The judge agreed to pause deportation under the act for two weeks. But while this was all playing out in court, three planes left the U.S.

They argued that the administration should not use the act to deport five Venezuelan men that they represent. They later broadened their request to apply to anyone potentially covered by the Alien Enemies Act under Trump's invocation. The judge agreed to pause deportation under the act for two weeks. But while this was all playing out in court, three planes left the U.S.

carrying over 100 people the White House says were deported under the act. The Trump administration is alleging that these members are Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang. But in court filings earlier this week, immigration officials also said that many of those removed under the act do not have criminal records in the United States. And as noted, they were taken to El Salvador.

carrying over 100 people the White House says were deported under the act. The Trump administration is alleging that these members are Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang. But in court filings earlier this week, immigration officials also said that many of those removed under the act do not have criminal records in the United States. And as noted, they were taken to El Salvador.

carrying over 100 people the White House says were deported under the act. The Trump administration is alleging that these members are Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang. But in court filings earlier this week, immigration officials also said that many of those removed under the act do not have criminal records in the United States. And as noted, they were taken to El Salvador.

Yesterday, the DOJ had to file additional details about the flights, but Boasberg says that they, quote, again evaded its obligations. He said that Trump's cabinet secretaries are deciding whether to refuse to provide evidence. The executive branch has the power to not give judges information they want if officials say it will harm national security or foreign relations.

Yesterday, the DOJ had to file additional details about the flights, but Boasberg says that they, quote, again evaded its obligations. He said that Trump's cabinet secretaries are deciding whether to refuse to provide evidence. The executive branch has the power to not give judges information they want if officials say it will harm national security or foreign relations.

Yesterday, the DOJ had to file additional details about the flights, but Boasberg says that they, quote, again evaded its obligations. He said that Trump's cabinet secretaries are deciding whether to refuse to provide evidence. The executive branch has the power to not give judges information they want if officials say it will harm national security or foreign relations.

But Boesberg says the government filings are, quote, woefully insufficient because they're still deliberating whether to invoke this so-called state secrets privilege. And what is the judge trying to learn now? He's trying to understand if the administration disobeyed his orders, which did call for planes to be turned around. Trump officials have underscored that they did not disobey orders.

But Boesberg says the government filings are, quote, woefully insufficient because they're still deliberating whether to invoke this so-called state secrets privilege. And what is the judge trying to learn now? He's trying to understand if the administration disobeyed his orders, which did call for planes to be turned around. Trump officials have underscored that they did not disobey orders.

But Boesberg says the government filings are, quote, woefully insufficient because they're still deliberating whether to invoke this so-called state secrets privilege. And what is the judge trying to learn now? He's trying to understand if the administration disobeyed his orders, which did call for planes to be turned around. Trump officials have underscored that they did not disobey orders.

Still, they've doubled down on their criticism of the original order and have even called to impeach Boesberg.

Still, they've doubled down on their criticism of the original order and have even called to impeach Boesberg.

Still, they've doubled down on their criticism of the original order and have even called to impeach Boesberg.

He's asking the government today to explain any of its discussions about invoking this privilege of state secrets, and they must make a final decision by March 25th. A Justice Department spokesperson said the department sees the questions from Boasberg as, quote, inappropriate judicial overreach. And more of this might be discussed in a hearing this afternoon.