Judge Boasberg Revives Contempt Probe Over Deportation Flights To El Salvador

A federal judge has restarted a contempt inquiry into whether Trump administration officials defied a March court order halting flights that sent Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. Judge James E. Boasberg signaled plans to hear testimony from DOJ whistle-blower Erez Reuveni and attorney Drew Ensign following an appeals court ruling that cleared the way for proceedings. The probe examines who authorized the removals and whether authorities misused the Alien Enemies Act. DOJ opposes reopening the case, underscoring a high-stakes clash over deportation authority and judicial oversight.