This week, judges expressed frustration with the Trump administration’s defense tactics in court, accusing them of using bad faith, disingenuous, and inaccurate arguments. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg suggested contempt proceedings due to the administration’s failure to comply with his orders regarding deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. A separate case saw a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador ordered to be returned to the U.S. by a federal judge. The Supreme Court sided with the administration for the first time in Trump’s second term by allowing the termination of Education Department grants.
The administration’s bad faith tactics were highlighted in court proceedings throughout the week, with judges questioning their compliance with orders and motivations for quick deportations. In one instance, a legal resident of Maryland was mistakenly sent to El Salvador despite an immigration judge’s order against it. Arguments deemed disingenuous in a California case led to temporary orders blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan nationals. Additionally, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., accused the administration of making inaccurate claims regarding the closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The week concluded with a partial victory for the administration at the Supreme Court, allowing them to terminate education grants objected to on grounds of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This decision overturned a lower court ruling that accused the administration of not following proper legal procedures. The legal battles this week showcased tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary over compliance, motivations, and legal interpretations.
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