Judge Holds Trump Administration in Contempt Over Deportation Flights

April 16, 2025, 1:21 pm

Court proceedings have found the Trump administration in potential contempt of court for allegedly violating a judicial order to cease deportation flights to El Salvador. Despite clear directives under the Alien Enemies Act, the administration continued to operate the flights, prompting a federal judge to rule against them. The decision demands immediate corrective action and accountability, intensifying the ongoing debate over executive compliance with judicial mandates in immigration enforcement practices.

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