This week, judges expressed frustration with the Trump administration’s legal defense tactics, with one accusing the government of bad faith, another of using disingenuous arguments, and a third of making inaccurate claims. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg suggested contempt proceedings over the administration’s failure to comply with his orders regarding deportations. In a separate case, a federal judge ordered the government to return a deportee accidentally sent to El Salvador.
Despite legal setbacks, the administration scored a victory when the Supreme Court allowed it to terminate Education Department grants related to diversity in teacher training. This marked the first time the Supreme Court sided with Trump in his second administration.
One major issue was the Alien Enemies Act case, where the administration’s actions were scrutinized following an order halting deportations. The judge suggested the government may have deliberately acted to remove individuals before legal challenges could be raised. Another case involved the deportation of a Maryland man who should not have been sent to El Salvador, with the judge ordering his return to the U.S.
In California, a judge blocked the administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan nationals, questioning the motivations behind the decision. In Washington, D.C., another judge rejected the government’s request to pause an order barring the closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling its arguments inaccurate.
Overall, the legal battles with the Trump administration highlighted issues with compliance, accuracy, and decision-making in various court cases throughout the week.
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