Appeals Court Halts Contempt Case Against Trump Admin
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A federal appeals court temporarily halted a contempt-of-court proceeding against the Trump administration. A lower court judge had threatened contempt charges for allegedly violating an order halting deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The Justice Department argued the lower court judge overstepped his authority by dictating foreign policy and acting as a prosecutor. The appeals court issued an administrative stay to review the matter.
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a contempt-of-court proceeding against the Trump administration. A lower court judge had threatened contempt charges for allegedly violating an order halting deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The Justice Department argued the lower court judge overstepped his authority by dictating foreign policy and acting as a prosecutor. The appeals court issued an administrative stay to review the matter.
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