Emails Show DOJ Defied Court on Deportations

Internal Justice Department communications released by Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats corroborate whistleblower Erez Reuveni's claim that Emil Bove, President Trump's nominee for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, suggested DOJ attorneys could defy court orders on migrant deportations. The documents show Bove allegedly encouraged colleagues to disregard a federal judge's injunction and continue deportation flights to El Salvador, using expletive-laden language. Bove has denied instructing subordinates to violate judicial orders, but emails and texts indicate DOJ lawyers considered ignoring the court. The evidence also reveals efforts to falsely label deportee Kilmar Abrego Garcia as an MS-13 leader and attempts to minimize the mistaken deportation. Reuveni, fired after admitting the violation in court, remains central to the controversy. Despite these revelations, Bove’s confirmation is likely to advance, with key Senate Republicans expressing support.