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Judge Orders Testimony on Trump's Deportation of Venezuelans

12/11/2025

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A federal judge ordered testimony from two Justice Department officials about the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration deporting Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act.
The case probes whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem violated a March 2025 court order halting these deportations, after more than 100 migrants were sent to El Salvador.
Judge James Boasberg seeks clarity on decision-making and will hold hearings on a possible contempt ruling.

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A federal judge ordered testimony from two Justice Department officials about the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration deporting Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act.
The case probes whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem violated a March 2025 court order halting these deportations, after more than 100 migrants were sent to El Salvador.
Judge James Boasberg seeks clarity on decision-making and will hold hearings on a possible contempt ruling.