A federal appeals court issued a 2-1 decision temporarily blocking District Court Judge James Boasberg from proceeding with contempt charges against Trump administration officials. The stay allows time for the court to consider an emergency motion related to Boasberg's ruling that there was probable cause for contempt due to the administration's defiance of an order to halt deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act. This situation arises amid a backdrop of concerns regarding compliance with judicial orders by executive officials.
The Court does not reach such conclusion lightly or hastily; indeed, it has given Defendants ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions.
The purpose of this administrative stay is to give the court sufficient opportunity to consider the emergency motion for a stay pending appeal or a writ of mandamus.
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