Trump administration invoking state secrets privilege over deportation flight information sought by federal judge
- U.S. District Judge James Boasberg gave lawyers for Venezuelan deportees until March 31 to respond to the Trump administration's invocation of the state secrets privilege regarding deportation information.
- Top Justice Department officials stated that the state secrets privilege is invoked to protect national security during a federal judge's inquiry.
- Boasberg seeks information to check if the Trump administration disregarded his orders to block quick deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
- Justice Department officials argued that further information is unnecessary for resolving legal issues in the case.
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