A federal judge has noted probable cause to hold President Donald Trump's administration in criminal contempt for disobeying court orders regarding deportations to El Salvador. US District Judge James E. Boasberg warned that the administration must return deportees to US custody to allow them to contest their removability or face potential prosecution. He emphasized that the Constitution does not allow blatant disobedience of judicial orders, particularly from officials who are bound to uphold it. Boasberg indicated that alternative prosecution could be appointed if the Justice Department declines to take action.
"The Constitution does not tolerate wilful disobedience of judicial orders - especially by officials of a coordinate branch who have sworn an oath to uphold it."
"If the administration does not 'purge' its contempt, Boasberg warned he could refer the matter for prosecution for violating his orders."
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