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Key FactsTrump Officials Face Legal Consequences Over Deportations
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Judge Boasberg found 'probable cause' for criminal contempt against the Trump administration regarding Venezuelan deportations.
- The administration willfully disregarded a court order halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
- The administration has until April 23 to comply with the order or face potential prosecution.
- This ruling signifies a strong rebuke of the administration and may lead to further legal challenges.
Today’s decision affirms what we have long known: the government’s conduct in this case is unlawful and a threat to people and our Constitution.— Skye Perryman, president of Democracy Forward, an advocacy group for migrants in the case.
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