Summary
A judge is examining if Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a criminal charge for possibly ignoring a court order involving deportation flights of detainees. The judge has called for testimonies from a whistleblower and a Justice Department attorney to clarify the situation. This investigation focuses on flights that transported alleged gang members from the U.S. to El Salvador.
Key Facts
- A federal judge is investigating potential criminal contempt charges against Kristi Noem.
- The case involves alleged violations of a court order on deportation flights.
- Testimonies are sought from a whistleblower and a current Justice Department attorney.
- The flights were carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members.
- The Justice Department argued that the order did not specify returning those already removed.
- The judge found Noem’s explanation insufficient and seeks more witness input.
- Testimonies from Erez Reuveni and Drew Ensign are scheduled for December.
