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legal10 days ago

D.C. Circuit signals support for Boasberg's contempt probe into El Salvador deportations

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals appears poised to allow U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to continue his contempt investigation into Trump administration officials who deported hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador despite a federal court order. During a three-hour hearing, most judges expressed skepticism toward the Justice Department's attempt to shut down the probe by focusing solely on former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The court is expected to rule soon, potentially sending the case back to the district court or to the Supreme Court.

via Politico|
#contempt-of-court#el-salvador#immigration-policy
D.C. Circuit Weighs Contempt Inquiry for Trump Admin’s Defiance of Deportation Order
legal-and-judicial10 days ago

D.C. Circuit Weighs Contempt Inquiry for Trump Admin’s Defiance of Deportation Order

The full D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals is deciding whether to allow Judge James Boasberg to pursue a criminal contempt inquiry against the Trump administration for defying his March 2025 order to halt deportation flights to El Salvador. The case centers on the transfer of over 200 Venezuelan migrants to CECOT prison despite judicial blocks. While the Justice Department argues the orders were ambiguous and complied with, the ACLU and judges argue the administration acted in bad faith. This ruling could set a precedent for executive compliance with federal court orders.

via AP News|
#alien-enemies-act#contempt-of-court#dc-circuit
Judge orders return of asylum-seeker twice deported to El Salvador in contempt ruling
politics14 days ago

Judge orders return of asylum-seeker twice deported to El Salvador in contempt ruling

U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for deporting an asylum-seeker, identified as E.L.A., to El Salvador twice in violation of three court orders. The judge ordered the government to return the man to the U.S. and halt further removal attempts until his asylum case is fully processed. E.L.A. is part of a 2019 class-action settlement protecting unaccompanied minors, and court documents indicate at least 107 protected individuals were removed before their claims were decided. The man refuses to return without assurances that his asylum claim will not be terminated, a guarantee the Justice Department is unwilling to provide. This ruling follows an August finding of civil contempt by the same judge regarding the removal of young asylum seekers.

via Axios|
#asylum#contempt-of-court#dhs
Former Kentucky Governor Faces 60-Day Jail Term for Court Contempt
politics1 month ago

Former Kentucky Governor Faces 60-Day Jail Term for Court Contempt

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was ordered to serve 60 days in jail for contempt of court in an ongoing child-support case involving his estranged wife and adopted son Jonah; the judge allowed the possibility of relief after 30 days, and Bevin had already been arrested on a Bourbon County movie set after repeatedly failing to comply with court-ordered financial disclosures.

via WLKY|
#child-support#contempt-of-court#judge-angela-johnson
Ex-Gov. Bevin jailed for contempt in Kentucky divorce and child-support case
politics-and-government1 month ago

Ex-Gov. Bevin jailed for contempt in Kentucky divorce and child-support case

Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested on contempt of court for repeatedly failing to submit financial records in a divorce and retroactive child-support case involving his adopted son, Jonah Bevin. A warrant was issued after he missed court orders and hearings, and he is being held in Jefferson County jail with potential jail time and fines outlined by the judge.

via Lexington Herald Leader|
#bevin#child-support#contempt-of-court
Former Kentucky Governor Bevin Arrested on Court-Contempt Charges in Child-Support Dispute
politics1 month ago

Former Kentucky Governor Bevin Arrested on Court-Contempt Charges in Child-Support Dispute

Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested in Bourbon County and jailed in Louisville on contempt-of-court charges related to a long-running child-support dispute, with a Jefferson County bench warrant cited for his earlier contempt. Bevin had repeatedly failed to appear in court since May and tried to join a July 28 hearing via Zoom, only to be kicked off by Judge Angela Johnson. The case involves allegations of libel/slander and resistance to order. Bevin served as governor from 2015 to 2019 and lost to Andy Beshear.

via WLWT|
#arrest#child-support#contempt-of-court
Contempt risk for Big Ten, SEC over pro-player bans
sports1 month ago

Contempt risk for Big Ten, SEC over pro-player bans

The Big Ten and SEC’s ban on players who have signed NFL contracts could violate an injunction, as shown by Dae’Quan Wright’s LSU eligibility; lawyers plan to seek contempt of the NCAA for permitting conferences to flout court orders and are eyeing federal reform via the Protect College Sports Act to address what they call cartel-like coordination and chaos in college sports.

via NBC Sports|
#big-ten#college-sports#contempt-of-court
PTI seeks contempt ruling after Imran Khan's hospital transfer defies court order
world1 month ago

PTI seeks contempt ruling after Imran Khan's hospital transfer defies court order

Pakistan's PTI has filed a contempt petition against the government after authorities moved jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a state-run hospital instead of the private Shifa International Hospital ordered by the Supreme Court; the petition seeks Khan’s transfer to the private facility and access to his personal physician, arguing the action violated court directives, while officials say the medical check at PIMS found no urgent issues, prompting protests and plans for further action ahead of a planned September 27 demonstration.

via Al Jazeera|
#contempt-of-court#hospital-transfer#imran-khan
law3 months ago

Court rejects Herridge’s emergency bid, source-disclosure fines loom

The Supreme Court declined former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge's emergency appeal to halt $800-a-day fines for refusing to reveal her sources in a Privacy Act-related case tied to a Virginia training firm with alleged ties to the Chinese military, leaving the fines to accrue while keeping open the possibility of further review. Justice Kavanaugh reportedly would have granted the request, and Paul Clement has joined the case on Herridge's behalf as Fox News defends protecting journalistic sourcing.

via Politico|
#catherine-herridge#contempt-of-court#journalistic-sourcing
Utah judge sanctions prosecutor for media comments in Charlie Kirk case
politics3 months ago

Utah judge sanctions prosecutor for media comments in Charlie Kirk case

A Utah County judge held prosecutor Christopher Ballard in contempt for publicly commenting to the media about the case against Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, in violation of a publicity order. The contempt ruling targets Ballard’s remarks rather than the charges themselves, but the judge said the statements could prejudice proceedings. The court kept the death penalty option on the table, indicated expanded jury procedures may be considered, and allowed the defense to recover legal fees tied to the contempt proceedings.

via Yahoo|
#charlie-kirk#contempt-of-court#death-penalty
Utah judge disciplines prosecutors for public remarks in Charlie Kirk murder case
courts3 months ago

Utah judge disciplines prosecutors for public remarks in Charlie Kirk murder case

A Utah judge held Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard in contempt for public comments to the media about the Charlie Kirk murder case, saying the remarks violated a publicity order; the death penalty was not removed as a sanction, with the judge suggesting juror screening rather than punitive punishment to address potential prejudice amid disputed ballistics evidence and misinformation.

via Al Jazeera|
#ballistics-evidence#charlie-kirk-murder#contempt-of-court
politics3 months ago

Utah judge sanctions prosecutors over media remarks in Charlie Kirk murder case

A Utah judge held prosecutors in contempt for publicly commenting about defendant Tyler Robinson in the Charlie Kirk murder case, saying the remarks risked prejudicing the jury; he declined to remove the death penalty as a sanction but said the issue could be addressed through juror screening. Robinson has not yet entered a plea on the aggravated-murder charge for Kirk’s Sept. 10 shooting; prosecutors argued there is enough evidence, while the defense warned that media coverage could taint potential jurors. DNA tied Robinson to the rifle components involved in the case.

via Politico|
#charlie-kirk-murder#contempt-of-court#juror-screening
Utah judge holds prosecutor in contempt for media remarks in Charlie Kirk shooting case
politics3 months ago

Utah judge holds prosecutor in contempt for media remarks in Charlie Kirk shooting case

A Utah judge held prosecutor Christopher Ballard in contempt for speaking to the media about the Charlie Kirk shooting case, declined to bar the death penalty as punishment, and said he may widen the juror pool to mitigate bias; a July 6 preliminary hearing is planned and a ruling on courtroom media access will follow.

via The Guardian|
#contempt-of-court#death-penalty#jury-pool-expansion