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Justice Department Blames Noem for Deportation Order Violation

11/26/2025

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The Justice Department says Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, was responsible for not complying with a judge's order to halt deportations.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued the March 15 order finding the deportees likely did not receive due process.
In April, the Supreme Court upheld the need for due process.
A whistleblower alleged former Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove suggested ignoring court orders, and Boasberg is pursuing contempt against several Trump administration officials.

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The Justice Department says Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, was responsible for not complying with a judge's order to halt deportations.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued the March 15 order finding the deportees likely did not receive due process.
In April, the Supreme Court upheld the need for due process.
A whistleblower alleged former Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove suggested ignoring court orders, and Boasberg is pursuing contempt against several Trump administration officials.