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Judge Resumes Contempt Inquiry Over Venezuelan Deportations

11/20/2025

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg resumes a contempt inquiry into March deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
He plans to hear testimony from Erez Reuveni, former DOJ attorney, and Drew Ensign, Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
The inquiry follows a federal appeals court decision allowing Boasberg to proceed.
The Justice Department opposes the contempt, arguing the administration did not intentionally violate the court's order.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg resumes a contempt inquiry into March deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
He plans to hear testimony from Erez Reuveni, former DOJ attorney, and Drew Ensign, Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
The inquiry follows a federal appeals court decision allowing Boasberg to proceed.
The Justice Department opposes the contempt, arguing the administration did not intentionally violate the court's order.