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Homeland Security Violates Court Order, Sparks Contempt Inquiry

12/6/2025

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem admitted on December 5, 2025, to authorizing the transfer of Venezuelan detainees to El Salvador, violating a court order from Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg.
The detainees were sent on two flights to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center, despite Boasberg's directive to return them to the U.S.
President Trump criticized Judge Boasberg on social media, calling him a "Radical Left Lunatic."
Boasberg is resuming an inquiry into potential contempt charges against Noem and other officials due to insufficient details in their filings.
Justice Department attorneys continue to challenge the court's authority.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem admitted on December 5, 2025, to authorizing the transfer of Venezuelan detainees to El Salvador, violating a court order from Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg.
The detainees were sent on two flights to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center, despite Boasberg's directive to return them to the U.S.
President Trump criticized Judge Boasberg on social media, calling him a "Radical Left Lunatic."
Boasberg is resuming an inquiry into potential contempt charges against Noem and other officials due to insufficient details in their filings.
Justice Department attorneys continue to challenge the court's authority.