"The DOJ argued that decision was "lawful" and "consistent with a reasonable interpretation" of Boasberg's order."
"In April, the judge found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt for displaying a "willful disregard" of his order by completingthe transfer to El Salvador's notorious CECOT mega-prison."
"[T]hose people need to be returned to the United States," Boasberg said from the bench in March. "However that's accomplished, whether turning around a plane or not embarking anyone on the plane or those people covered by this on the plane, I leave to you"
Judge James Boasberg became a focal point of criticism as the administration pursued deportations under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. Governor Kristi Noem directed transfer of detainees to El Salvador after receiving legal advice, according to the DOJ. The DOJ maintained the transfers were lawful and consistent with a reasonable interpretation of Boasberg's order, citing advice from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Emil Bove delivered through DHS acting General Counsel Joseph Mazzara. Boasberg found probable cause for contempt for a willful disregard after the transfers reached El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. The deportees were later returned to Venezuela and report ongoing trauma from their detention.
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