Appeals court blocks contempt proceedings against Trump officials over deportations

nation • 8/8/2025

WASHINGTON — A federal judge abused his authority in pursuing contempt proceedings against Trump administration officials over deportation flights carried out under the Alien Enemies Act, a federal appeals court ruled Friday

WASHINGTON — A federal judge abused his authority in pursuing contempt proceedings against Trump administration officials over deportation flights carried out under the Alien Enemies Act, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. The three-judge panel of... [4317 chars]