A federal judge was incredulous at the Trump administration's contention that his directive to turn around deportation flights wasn't binding because it was made verbally.

The judge scheduled a hearing for Monday to press the administration on whether it defied his order prohibiting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

A federal judge on Monday was incredulous at the contention by the Trump administration that his directive to turn around deportation flights wasn't binding because it was made verbally