Agency Resistance

Erez Reuveni - DOJ Whistleblower Complaint

Former acting Deputy Director of DOJ's Office of Immigration Litigation filed formal whistleblower complaint detailing DOJ and White House violations of law. Revealed that Principal ADAG Bove suggested telling courts 'fuck you' and ignoring court orders regarding deportation flights. Reuveni was suspended and fired for telling the truth to courts.

Filed

Case Details

Former acting Deputy Director of DOJ's Office of Immigration Litigation filed formal whistleblower complaint detailing DOJ and White House violations of law. Revealed that Principal ADAG Bove suggested telling courts 'fuck you' and ignoring court orders regarding deportation flights. Reuveni was suspended and fired for telling the truth to courts.

Date Filed

2025-06-26

Status

Filed

Court

DOJ Office of Inspector General

Outcome

Complaint filed; allegations of obstruction of justice by senior DOJ officials

Related Executive Actions (1)

Alien Enemies Act Proclamation

Secretly signed March 14, invokes the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to authorize deportation of Venezuelans alleged to be members of Tren de Aragua gang to CECOT prison in El Salvador. Multiple federal courts ruled the invocation illegal, finding that gang activity does not constitute an 'invasion' or 'predatory incursion' within the meaning of the Act. 250+ men deported to CECOT.

Pending Litigation
ProclamationImmigration
Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice
4 challenges2025-03-14

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • Erez Reuveni
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