Garcia's counsel says daily status updates would be appropriate and they would respond as needed very quickly to each update.

Ensign [#DOJ] says government intends to comply with #SCOTUS order, but court deadlines not practicable

Judge: Then you can tell the public that every day in status updates

Judge: "We're not gonna slow walk this. We're not re-litigating what #SCOTUS put to bed."

Ensign: We believe due regard requires our to hear from us before any amended order be issued.

Judge: I disagree with you.

Ensign: We disagree fundamentally on the status of the court's order. #SCOTUS said the deadline is no longer effective.

Xinis: Because the admin allowed the deadline to pass. So now you have a new amended order, which makes clear you have to facilitate return.

Ensign: Due regard for the executive means at a minimum you are required to hear from executive in a written brief before any order could become effective again

Judge says no, that's not right, basically.

Ensign: We're actively considering what could be done, this is a case that involves 3 cabinet depts...

Xinis: And while you do that, the irreparable harm continues. Is anyone moving w/any speed on your end? #SCOTUS has spoken -- quite clearly.

Judge Xinis says it's not unreasonable to ask for this info.

Ensign says that the govt could have some info/responses by Tues, as they requested. Says might involve invocations of privilege, but doesn't know.

The hearing has started.

Via Anna Bower:

Drew Ensign, who has represented the gov in the JGG matter before Judge #Boasberg, is here for #DOJ.

Judge #Xinis begins by explaining why we're here: #SCOTUS ruled, & directed the court to clarify its order re: "effectuating" the return of #KilmarAbregoGarcia.

Xinis: Contrary to what the govt put in its briefing, there is no need for further briefing. Now I need to know if the defendants are willing to answer my 3 questions I've asked...