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Trump Administration Faces Contempt for Coercing Minors' Deportation

2/25/2026

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Attorneys seek contempt ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump administration for coercing Guatemalan minors to self-deport, violating a court order.
A judge said the administration's deportation claims fell apart under scrutiny.
The U.S. Department of Justice under the Trump administration faced scrutiny after an indictment was dismissed for procedural violations.
In a separate case, the DOJ sued New Jersey over an executive order limiting ICE enforcement, drawing local bishops' criticism.

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Attorneys seek contempt ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump administration for coercing Guatemalan minors to self-deport, violating a court order.
A judge said the administration's deportation claims fell apart under scrutiny.
The U.S. Department of Justice under the Trump administration faced scrutiny after an indictment was dismissed for procedural violations.
In a separate case, the DOJ sued New Jersey over an executive order limiting ICE enforcement, drawing local bishops' criticism.