This week, multiple judges expressed frustration with the Trump administration’s defense tactics in court cases. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg suggested holding contempt proceedings for failure to comply with court orders related to halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Another judge ordered a deportee mistakenly sent to a megajail in El Salvador to be returned to the U.S. The Supreme Court sided with the administration in allowing the termination of Education Department grants that promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Boasberg accused the government of using “bad faith” tactics when it came to deportations, highlighting that the administration may have intentionally rushed deportations before legal challenges could be made. Another judge in Maryland ordered the return of a deportee who should not have been sent to El Salvador. In a California case, a federal judge issued an order blocking the administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan nationals. The judge found the government’s arguments to be “disingenuous” and accused the administration of attempting to bypass legal processes.
In another case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a judge criticized the government for making “inaccurate” claims regarding the closure of the agency. The Supreme Court’s decision allowed the administration to terminate grants that promoted diversity and inclusion in teacher training. The week also saw the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granting a partial temporary stay in one case. Overall, the legal developments of the week highlighted various disputes between the Trump administration and the judiciary over compliance with court orders and legal processes.
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