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The Trump administration transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members, officials said Sunday. Flights were in the air at the time of the ruling.
U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued an order Saturday temporarily blocking the deportations, but lawyers told him there were already two planes with immigrants in the air — one headed for El Salvador, the other for Honduras. Boasberg verbally ordered the planes be turned around, but they apparently were not and he did not include the directive in his written order.
Other news we’re following today:
- Trump to attend Kennedy Center board meeting: The president is currently the chair of the center’s board. He announced his election as chair in February, after he ousted the institution’s leadership and filled the board of trustees with his supporters. Today’s meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. eastern.
- Trump and Putin to speak on Tuesday: The two presidents are expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire. Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff told CNN that he expects to see a deal soon.
- US strikes rebels in Yemen: Trump on Saturday promised to use “overwhelming lethal force” on Houthi-held areas in Yemen until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. The Houthis said at least 31 people were killed.
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