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Judge Orders DOJ to Account for Detention Violations

2/20/2026

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Story summary
  • On January 26, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered the Department of Justice to account for violations of court orders related to the Trump administration's detention policies.
  • The Department of Justice admitted violating at least 56 court orders since December.
  • The judge aimed to address Homeland Security's insubordination in the mass detention campaign, citing incompetence and malice.
  • A detainee was moved to Texas without identification, prompting legal action.