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Appeals Court Halts Accountability for Trump Immigration Officials

4/14/2026

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A divided appeals court ordered U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to halt efforts to hold Trump administration officials accountable in an immigration case.
The panel's ruling followed Boasberg's prior finding of probable cause for criminal contempt against the government for defying orders to halt deportations.
Judge Michelle Childs, appointed by President Biden, dissented.

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A divided appeals court ordered U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to halt efforts to hold Trump administration officials accountable in an immigration case.
The panel's ruling followed Boasberg's prior finding of probable cause for criminal contempt against the government for defying orders to halt deportations.
Judge Michelle Childs, appointed by President Biden, dissented.