“The district court’s order threatens serious harm to the interests of the United States and its citizens, by mandating that the government release in the nation’s capital 17 individuals who engaged in weapons training at a military training camp,” the government argues.

If the appeals court disagrees, the Justice Department will file an emergency request with the Supreme Court. If the justices take a pass, the Uighurs will be on a plane to Andrews Air Force Base and in Urbina’s courtroom on Friday, when they will be freed into D.C. region.

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