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Judge Slams Justice Department for Deportation Noncompliance

2/6/2026

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In a court hearing, U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell criticized the Justice Department for failing to comply with court orders regarding unlawfully detained individuals.
Julie Le, a former ICE attorney, said cooperation from agency officials was elusive and that addressing noncompliance felt like "pulling teeth."
Blackwell cited chaotic conditions under the Trump administration's mass deportation policies and warned the government must take responsibility for the resulting severe consequences.

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In a court hearing, U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell criticized the Justice Department for failing to comply with court orders regarding unlawfully detained individuals.
Julie Le, a former ICE attorney, said cooperation from agency officials was elusive and that addressing noncompliance felt like "pulling teeth."
Blackwell cited chaotic conditions under the Trump administration's mass deportation policies and warned the government must take responsibility for the resulting severe consequences.