This week judges expressed frustration with the Trump administration’s defense in court, accusing it of using “bad faith” tactics, “disingenuous” arguments, and making “inaccurate” claims. One judge, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, suggested holding contempt proceedings due to the government’s failure to comply with his orders. In a separate case, a federal judge ordered the return of a deportee mistakenly sent to El Salvador.
The week ended on a positive note for the administration, as the Supreme Court allowed the termination of Education Department grants. This was the first time the Supreme Court sided with President Trump in his second administration.
Some of the major legal developments of the week were centered around the government’s failure to comply with judges’ orders, including halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act and temporarily blocking the removal of over 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants. Judges rebuked the administration for its behavior, highlighting instances where it made false claims or tried to avoid legal challenges.
In some cases, judges ordered the return of individuals who were wrongly deported or blocked the early termination of protective status for immigrants. Despite these setbacks, the administration was granted temporary stays in some cases by higher courts. The Justice Department’s arguments in court were criticized for being dishonest or misleading, showing a continued pattern of behavior throughout the administration’s legal battles.
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