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Appeals court backs contempt inquiry over deportation flights
Original: Appeals court signals support for contempt inquiry on deportation flights
A federal appeals court has signalled support for a contempt inquiry into deportation flights carried out despite court orders. The development marks an escalation in the legal battle over the government's removal practices, with judges weighing whether officials defied explicit judicial directives. The case is being closely watched as a test of judicial authority over immigration enforcement.
Why now: The appellate court's stance raises the prospect of contempt proceedings against government officials over the flights.
US Court of AppealsDonald Trump administrationWashington Post
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- Appeals court signals support for contempt inquiry on deportation flights · The Washington Post
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