Judge to proceed with contempt probe over U.S. flying migrants to El Salvador prison in March
Summary
A judge is investigating the Trump administration for not following a court order to return planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to the U.S. The judge wants to see if there is enough evidence for possible legal action. The investigation focuses on why these migrants ended up in a prison in El Salvador instead of being returned to the U.S.Key Facts
- A federal judge plans to investigate the Trump administration for not returning Venezuelan migrants on planes as ordered.
- The investigation looks into why these migrants were flown to a prison in El Salvador instead of returning to the U.S.
- The judge, James Boasberg, wants to start hearings on December 1.
- This investigation will determine if there is enough evidence for possible prosecution.
- A whistleblower complaint claimed a high official suggested ignoring the court's order.
- The Trump administration argued it did not break the law, as the order was not written down.
- In June, the judge said migrants must get a chance to challenge their deportations.
- Boasberg plans to hear from witnesses and may ask for written declarations to understand who gave certain orders.
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