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Judge compares Trump’s Alien Enemies deportations to ‘Kafka’-esque nightmare that ‘entombed’ immigrants in El Salvador

Judge James Boasberg orders the government to give dozens of deported Venezuelans a chance to challenge their removals in court

The Independent UK

A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king

The bill could stop federal courts from enforcing their rulings, eliminating any restraint on Trump

The Guardian - US

US federal judges consider creating own armed security force as threats mount

Proposal would move security under judges’ control as justice department has vowed loyalty to president

The Guardian - US

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Like many populist leaders, Trump accuses judges of being illegitimate obstacles to safety and democracy

Federal judges and at times Supreme Court justices have repeatedly challenged – and blocked – President Donald Trump’s attempts to reshape fundamental aspects of American government.

The Conversation

US judges who rule against Trump are being barraged with abuse and threats, experts warn

Verbal attacks by Trump and allies are creating a hostile climate that endangers judges’ safety, experts say

The Guardian - US

Should Funding Crime Victims' Rights Be a Justice Department Priority?

Yes! Funding crime victims' rights initiatives is a useful measure for ensuring that the criminal justice system focuses on protecting victims, which should always be a high priority.

Reason

Court rules against Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

In a first-of-its-kind decision, a US district judge issued a permanent injunction barring the law’s use in south Texas.

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Trump disdains conservatism. His governing philosophy is absolute power

The president’s clashes with the judiciary over immigration have launched a constitutional crisis. We’re headed toward a collision

The Guardian - US

Republican Rep. Says 'The Only Due Process' Migrants Should Get Is 'Deportation'

Republican Rep. Brandon Gill seemed to say migrants shouldn't get due process in they entered the U.S. unlawfully

Latin Times

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

Whether federal courts can force Trump to comply with their orders is an essential question for US democracy

The Guardian - US

Trump's Tension With Courts Rise as Admin Seemingly Ignore Orders: What Happens Next?

The Trump admin has raised eyebrows for seemingly defying court orders related to immigration. The trend could send the U.S. into a constitutional crisis.

Latin Times

Trump In His Own Words: 100 Days Of Quotes

Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock -- and sometimes entertain -- with outrageous remarks that pull no punches.

International Business Times

US supreme court orders temporary halt to deportations of Venezuelan men

Order is latest example of the courts challenging the Trump administration’s overhaul of the immigration system

The Guardian - US

Appeals court pauses Judge Boasberg’s contempt probe against Trump administration

A federal appeals court late Friday temporarily halted U.S. District Judge James Boasberg’s contempt investigation against the Trump administration after he accused officials of failing to comply with his order regarding deportation flights to El Salvador last month.

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Latin Times

Detained Venezuelans Warned: Deportations Restarting Under Controversial Law

The United States is preparing to restart the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act, a controversial law dating back to 1798, according to a new court filing by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

The Conversation

‘I never issued a criminal contempt citation in 19 ½ years on the bench’ – a former federal judge looks at the ‘relentless bad behavior’ of the Trump administration in court

Legal battles between the Trump administration and advocates for deportees flown to prison in El Salvador have turned into conflicts between the government and the judges overseeing those cases. One federal judge, James Boasberg, accused Trump administration lawyers of the “willful disregard” of his order in March to halt those…

The Guardian - US

Trump officials create uncertainty to evade court orders rather than comply

Recalcitrance appears to be product of Trump White House’s maximalist interpretation of executive powers

Al Jazeera

Trump faces contempt risk: What happens if president violates court orders?

Judge James Boasberg has ruled that probable cause exists to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt.

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International Business Times

Judge Finds Trump Officials Likely In Contempt Over Deportation Flights

Boasberg accused the administration of removing deportees under the Alien Enemies Act before those individuals could legally challenge their deportation.

Al Jazeera

US judge says ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt

White House says it will appeal ruling that administration flouted court order on deportation flights.

Reason

Federal Judge in Deportation Case Finds Probable Cause To Hold the Trump Administration in Contempt

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg says the evidence indicates that the government "willfully disobeyed" his order blocking removal of alleged Venezuelan gang members.

The Conversation

Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means

A battle between the Trump administration and federal courts over the deportation of more than 100 immigrants to a prison in El Salvador intensified on April 16, 2025. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg released an opinion saying that he had “probable cause” to hold members of the administration in…

The Independent UK

What happens next after judge warns of possible contempt prosecution over deportation flights order

A federal judge’s ruling that the Trump administration appears to have willfully violated his order to turn around planes of migrants headed for El Salvador increases the prospect of officials being held in criminal contempt of court and potentially facing possible prosecution

Latin Times

Trump Officials Face Criminal Contempt for 'Willful Disobedience' After Judge Orders Flights to El Salvador Halted

The Trump administration has until April 23 to reveal how many undocumented Americans were deported to El Salvador, when they were transferred out of U.S. custody, and whether they were all deported pursuant to the Proclamation.

Salon

Trump admin could be held in contempt

Judge James Boasberg says the Trump administration was "willfully disobedient" of his order to halt deportations

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