The legality of President Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act is under scrutiny in a court hearing. Judge James Boasberg had halted immediate deportations under the Act after a lawsuit by immigrant rights groups, raising concerns about compliance. The Justice Department argues that Boasberg's questioning of national security matters constitutes judicial overreach. The case has highlighted tensions between the judiciary and the executive, with calls from some Republican officials for Boasberg's impeachment. The compliance issues regarding deportation flights also remain contentious as the hearing approaches.
Judge Boasberg has questioned the government over whether the flights of detainees to El Salvador defied his order.
The Justice Department argues that the court's questioning of sensitive national security information is an inappropriate judicial overreach.
Boasberg has called the government's response to whether it violated his judicial order 'woefully insufficient'.
Friday's hearing will debate the merit of the temporary restraining order in a case escalating tensions between the judiciary and executive branches.
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