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Judge Orders Return of Migrant Flights Amid Contempt Charges

11/30/2025

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U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to return to the United States.
However, they landed in El Salvador, prompting scrutiny over whether Trump administration ignored the order.
Boasberg is examining contempt charges against officials including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Boasberg and called for impeachment, while the judge stresses compliance.

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Story summary

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to return to the United States.
However, they landed in El Salvador, prompting scrutiny over whether Trump administration ignored the order.
Boasberg is examining contempt charges against officials including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Boasberg and called for impeachment, while the judge stresses compliance.