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Legal Battle Erupts Over Venezuelan Deportations Amid Contempt Claims

12/7/2025

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The Department of Justice withholds legal advice from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on deporting Venezuelans to El Salvador, citing executive privilege.
Judge James Boasberg weighs whether to refer Noem and others for contempt after deportations continued despite a court order.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says the administration acted in contempt due to non-cooperation.
The legal battle centers on the Alien Enemies Act used by the Trump administration.

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The Department of Justice withholds legal advice from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on deporting Venezuelans to El Salvador, citing executive privilege.
Judge James Boasberg weighs whether to refer Noem and others for contempt after deportations continued despite a court order.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says the administration acted in contempt due to non-cooperation.
The legal battle centers on the Alien Enemies Act used by the Trump administration.