This week, judges expressed frustration with the Trump administration’s tactics in court, accusing them of using “bad faith” practices, making “disingenuous” arguments, and presenting “inaccurate” claims. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg suggested contempt proceedings for failing to comply with orders, while another judge ruled in favor of a Maryland man deported to El Salvador. The Supreme Court sided with the administration in allowing the termination of Education Department grants that had been restored by a lower court.
Boasberg criticized the administration for failing to comply with orders halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, accusing them of acting in bad faith and risking putting individuals on planes who shouldn’t be deported. In a separate case, a federal judge ordered the return of a deportee mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador. Judges also blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 Venezuelan nationals in a California case.
The Justice Department was criticized for its handling of cases, with one judge calling their arguments “disingenuous” and another stating their claims were “inaccurate.” However, the Supreme Court granted the administration relief by allowing the termination of education grants that were believed to conflict with Trump’s policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Overall, it was a challenging week for the Trump administration in court, with judges questioning their legal tactics and decisions.
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