J.G.G. et al. - Alien Enemies Act Challenge (D.C. Circuit)
ACLU and Democracy Forward challenged the Alien Enemies Act proclamation. Chief Judge Boasberg issued TROs blocking deportations, found probable cause for criminal contempt of government officials. Administration deported 250+ men to CECOT while court proceedings were ongoing. D.C. Circuit vacated contempt finding but allowed proceedings to continue. Full court declined en banc review 8-3.
Case Details
ACLU and Democracy Forward challenged the Alien Enemies Act proclamation. Chief Judge Boasberg issued TROs blocking deportations, found probable cause for criminal contempt of government officials. Administration deported 250+ men to CECOT while court proceedings were ongoing. D.C. Circuit vacated contempt finding but allowed proceedings to continue. Full court declined en banc review 8-3.
Date Filed
2025-03-15
Status
Ruling Against
Court
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia / D.C. Circuit
Outcome
Multiple TROs issued; deportees exchanged for political prisoners; contempt proceedings ongoing
Plaintiffs / Parties
- J.G.G.
- ACLU
- ACLU of D.C.
- Democracy Forward