This past week, judges expressed frustration with the Trump administration’s legal defense tactics in court. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg suggested contempt proceedings, while a judge in Maryland ordered the return of a deportee mistakenly sent to El Salvador. However, the administration had a significant win when the Supreme Court allowed the termination of Education Department grants. Boasberg criticized the administration for potentially acting in bad faith and raised concerns over the deportation of an alleged gang member. In California, a federal judge blocked the end of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan nationals, calling Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision “unauthorized by law” and “motivated by unconstitutional animus.” The judge rejected the administration’s arguments for a stay. Another federal judge in Washington, D.C., also criticized the government’s arguments in a case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling them “inaccurate” and “disingenuous.” Despite some setbacks, the Supreme Court granted the administration relief by allowing the termination of education grants. Overall, the week saw a mix of legal developments, with judges expressing concerns over the administration’s tactics, while also granting some victories.
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