A U.S. judge has ordered the Trump administration to provide detailed explanations regarding two deportation flights that departed over the weekend, despite his ruling temporarily blocking removals under an 18th-century law.

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a two-week halt on deportations after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, citing the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua as a national security threat. However, flights carrying deportees still landed in El Salvador, prompting concerns over the administration's adherence to judicial authority.

The Justice Department defended the flights, arguing they had already left U.S. airspace before Boasberg's written order was issued. However, the judge pressed for more details, ordering the government to provide precise timelines regarding takeoff, airspace exit, landing, and the status of individuals deported solely under the 1798 law.

In response, Trump called for Boasberg’s impeachment, a move that drew a rare rebuke from U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts. Roberts emphasized that impeachment was not a solution for disagreements over judicial decisions, reinforcing the established appellate review process.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened new sanctions against Venezuela if its government refused to accept deported nationals. Venezuela condemned the deportations as illegal, with Vice President Delcy Rodriguez accusing the U.S. of violating migrants’ rights.

The situation has caused distress among families of deportees, with some struggling to locate loved ones sent to El Salvador. The case has further ignited debates over executive power, judicial authority, and immigration policies under Trump’s administration.