A federal appeals court is demanding answers about the Trump White House’s effort to set numerical goals for its mass deportation campaign, including the accuracy of news reports suggesting that the administration is seeking to carry out 3,000 deportations per day.

A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel hearing arguments Monday on a lower-court order barring “roving” immigration arrests repeatedly pressed a Justice Department attorney to confirm whether immigration officials have been ordered to carry out 3,000 deportations or deportation arrests a day.

“Is it … a policy of the administration at this time to deport 3,000 persons per day?” asked Judge Ronald Gould, a Clinton appointee.

“Not to my knowledge, your honor,” replied DOJ attorney Yaakov Roth, who urged the court to lift the order focused on surprise immigration enforcement at places like home improvement store parking lots and car washes.