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Trump team moves to block DOJ testimony in Boasberg contempt probe, raising stakes in court showdown
- The Trump administration fights a revived contempt inquiry led by Judge Boasberg over the 2025 Venezuelan migrant deportations.
- DOJ argues the court exceeds its authority and that criminal contempt is an executive power.
- Boasberg ordered testimony from current and former DOJ officials involved in the deportation decisions.
- The proceedings are tied to the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants.
- Noem is identified by DOJ as the official who authorized the transfer after being briefed on Boasberg ’s order.
- Boasberg noted it would be premature to refer anyone for prosecution at this stage.
- The case heightens Republican tension with the judiciary over immigration decisions.
- Boasberg has pursued witness testimony to illuminate the decision-making process.
- The dispute centers on executive privilege and scope of appellate relief.
- The case underscores tensions over the use of wartime authority to deport migrants.
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