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Judge Launches Probe into Officials Defying Deportation Orders

11/20/2025

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U.S. District Judge James Boasberg plans a swift probe into administration officials who disobey his immigration orders.
A recent appeals court ruling allows resumption of a criminal contempt inquiry over deportations.
Boasberg seeks accountability for continued deportations despite his orders.
The inquiry could include testimony from administration officials and may start by December 1.
U.S. President Donald Trump and GOP senators have criticized the judge and urged impeachment.

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U.S. District Judge James Boasberg plans a swift probe into administration officials who disobey his immigration orders.
A recent appeals court ruling allows resumption of a criminal contempt inquiry over deportations.
Boasberg seeks accountability for continued deportations despite his orders.
The inquiry could include testimony from administration officials and may start by December 1.
U.S. President Donald Trump and GOP senators have criticized the judge and urged impeachment.