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DOJ Attorney Calls System 'Disorganized' Amid ICE Non-Compliance

2/4/2026

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DOJ attorney Julie Le expressed frustration during a federal court hearing in Minnesota, stating, "The system sucks, this job sucks."
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell questioned her about ICE's repeated non-compliance with court orders, highlighting the unlawful detention of immigrants.
Le acknowledged that the DOJ is overwhelmed by legal challenges from the Trump administration's policies and described the situation as disorganized and exhausting.
She even suggested contempt of court as a means to gain a break from the ongoing issues.

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DOJ attorney Julie Le expressed frustration during a federal court hearing in Minnesota, stating, "The system sucks, this job sucks."
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell questioned her about ICE's repeated non-compliance with court orders, highlighting the unlawful detention of immigrants.
Le acknowledged that the DOJ is overwhelmed by legal challenges from the Trump administration's policies and described the situation as disorganized and exhausting.
She even suggested contempt of court as a means to gain a break from the ongoing issues.