A federal judge appointed by President Trump issued a sharply-worded opinion ruling that ICE had violated the constitutional rights of detainees in Minnesota.
They have the Marshalls. But they can also deputize people to enforce Court orders.
The biggest hurdle federal judges face right now is the pardon power. They effectively can’t hold the administration in criminal contempt because Trump can make it go away.
Which leaves them with civil contempt, which is really difficult to enforce.
They have the Marshalls. But they can also deputize people to enforce Court orders.
The biggest hurdle federal judges face right now is the pardon power. They effectively can’t hold the administration in criminal contempt because Trump can make it go away.
Which leaves them with civil contempt, which is really difficult to enforce.