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September 25, 2026
Judge Holds Trump Administration in Contempt for Deporting Asylum-Seeker
- U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found the Trump administration in contempt for deporting E.L.A. despite three court orders.
- The judge mandated the government to return E.L.A. to the U.S. and halt any removal orders until his asylum case is resolved.
- This ruling stems from a 2019 class-action lawsuit protecting the asylum rights of unaccompanied minors.
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- Trump-appointed judge again holds admin in contempt over deportationSep 25, 2026 at 9:23 PM · Axios
- Judge finds Trump administration in contempt for twice deporting asylum-seekerSep 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM · ABC News