Judge grants DOJ one-day extension on deportation flight details

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has extended the Department of Justice's deadline to provide details about deportation flights carrying suspected Venezuelan gang members, amid claims that the Trump administration defied his temporary order to halt the deportations. The judge's order followed President Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, which has been criticized for its potential overreach. Immigration attorneys assert that many of those deported were seeking asylum and had no links to criminal gangs, contradicting government claims. Boasberg has expressed frustration at the Justice Department's lack of cooperation, warning of consequences if they do not comply with his inquiries about the flights. The administration has argued that it acted within its rights and is evaluating whether to invoke national security privileges regarding flight details. A hearing is scheduled to address whether the administration knowingly violated the court's order when it proceeded with the deportations.