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Could Trump's Prosecutors be Prosecuted?

2025/4/17
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A U.S. District Court Judge, James Boasberg, has ruled that probable cause exists to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for violating his order to stop using the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. The administration is appealing, leading to a potential constitutional crisis as they defy judges across multiple cases. The Supreme Court's stance on defending district court judges is now in question.
  • Judge Boasberg ruled probable cause exists to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for violating his order to stop using the Alien Enemies Act.
  • The Trump administration is appealing the ruling, leading to a potential constitutional crisis.
  • The administration is accused of defying judges across multiple cases, not just this specific instance.
  • The Supreme Court's stance on defending district court judges is now in question.

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There's a big escalation in the power struggle between two branches of our government over deportation flights. Plus, new threats for Harvard: With its funding already frozen, the school could now lose its tax-exempt status and its ability to host international students. Also, we dig into the background of the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. And scientists now say they found the strongest evidence yet of life outside our solar system. 

 

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