Summary
A judge appointed by President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pay a migrant named Fernando for wrongly moving him out of state despite a court order. The judge found DHS officials in contempt because they transferred Fernando to Texas when they were supposed to keep him in Minnesota. The DHS must pay Fernando $568.29 for airfare expenses he incurred as a result.
Key Facts
- Judge Eric C. Tostrud, appointed by President Trump, ruled that DHS was in contempt of court.
- Fernando, a Mexican citizen, filed for release or a bond hearing while detained in Minnesota.
- A judge ordered DHS not to move Fernando from Minnesota, but officials moved him to Texas.
- The violation of the court order led to sanctions against DHS and ICE officials.
- The judge ordered DHS to compensate Fernando with $568.29 for the airfare back to Minnesota.
- Fernando was released in Texas without his belongings, contrary to court orders.
- DHS admitted to transferring Fernando despite knowing the court's order to keep him in Minnesota.
