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Judge Warns U.S. Attorney Over Immigrant Property Dispute

3/4/2026

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Federal Judge Jeffrey Bryan confronted U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen at a contempt hearing over returning property to 28 immigrants.
He described the exchanges as testy and frosty.
He warned that contempt would mark a historic low for the U.S. attorney's office.
The incident reflects tensions between judges and the Department of Justice amid mass immigrant deportations.
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz urged compliance with court orders to avoid contempt charges.

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Federal Judge Jeffrey Bryan confronted U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen at a contempt hearing over returning property to 28 immigrants.
He described the exchanges as testy and frosty.
He warned that contempt would mark a historic low for the U.S. attorney's office.
The incident reflects tensions between judges and the Department of Justice amid mass immigrant deportations.
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz urged compliance with court orders to avoid contempt charges.