U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the deportations and requested flight data, including passenger lists and flight paths. In response, the officials claimed that releasing this information would threaten national security and diplomatic relations.
The court is now reviewing the materials in private (in camera) to decide if the privilege is valid. The judge emphasized the need to balance national security with judicial oversight and transparency, especially when constitutional rights may be at stake.
Congress has taken interest in the issue, with possible oversight hearings ahead. The outcome of this case could set important precedents on executive power, immigration enforcement, and the limits of state secrecy in national security matters.
