Trump Administration Invokes ‘State Secrets Privilege’ in Deportation Case

The Trump administration invoked state secrets privilege in response to a federal judge’s order for more information on the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, citing concerns over national security and foreign affairs. The DOJ argued that the migrants had ties to a gang, but the evidence provided was insufficient. The judge requested details on the deportations, leading to the government’s decision to withhold information under the state secrets privilege, which was supported by top officials including Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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