US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A federal appeals court in Washington, DC halted contempt proceedings against President Trump's administration regarding March 2025 deportations of 137 Venezuelan nationals. Judge James Boasberg sought to examine whether former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem violated his order to stop deportation flights. The two-to-one panel ruled Boasberg's order lacked clarity and that pursuing contempt charges constituted abuse of discretion. The deportations occurred under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpJames BoasbergKristi NoemNeomi RaoJustin WalkerJ Michelle ChildsVenezuelan nationalsTren de AraguaAlien Enemies ActEl SalvadorTodd Blanche