"Those are operational issues and I am not at liberty to provide information."
In a fiery legal response, the Department of Justice blasted attempts by plaintiffs to interfere with President Donald Trump's national security and foreign affairs authority. The DOJ sharply criticized the plaintiffs, stating clearly, "Plaintiffs cannot use these proceedings to interfere with the President’s national-security and foreign-affairs authority, and the Court lacks jurisdiction to do so."
Referencing strong Supreme Court precedent, the DOJ reinforced its stance, arguing, "the very nature of the President’s power to order the removal of enemy aliens rejects the notion that courts may pass judgment upon the exercise of his discretion." They further clarified no violations occurred, firmly stating, "The flights identified by plaintiffs departed from the United States before the court's injunction was officially issued."
The DOJ also warned against judicial overreach into military and diplomatic matters, declaring, "These matters implicate sensitive questions of national security, foreign relations, and coordination with foreign nations—neither material nor appropriate for judicial inquiry."