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Appellate Court Allows Investigation into Controversial Deportations

11/20/2025

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An appellate court allowed Judge Boasberg to investigate alleged Executive Branch conduct in deporting 137 men to a Salvadoran prison.
Administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals it claims are gang members without due process.
Career prosecutor Erez Reuveni, fired after revealing the actions, alleged Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered defiance.
The ACLU represents the deported men, who seek due process and fear retaliation for speaking out.

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An appellate court allowed Judge Boasberg to investigate alleged Executive Branch conduct in deporting 137 men to a Salvadoran prison.
Administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals it claims are gang members without due process.
Career prosecutor Erez Reuveni, fired after revealing the actions, alleged Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered defiance.
The ACLU represents the deported men, who seek due process and fear retaliation for speaking out.