The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Fiasco for Trump as Judge Threatens Contempt amid New Warning in Polls
Apr 17, 2025
Melissa Gira Grant, staff writer at The New Republic, dives into the troubling implications of a federal judge's ruling against Trump’s immigration policies. She discusses the probable cause for criminal contempt over deporting Venezuelans to El Salvador, backed by a shocking case involving a senator’s visit. Poll analysis reveals Trump’s precarious standing on immigration, hinting at a potential political fiasco. Grant also critiques the Trump administration's 'deportation TV' tactics and the resulting backlash in immigrant communities.
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Court Defiance Risks Contempt
- The Trump administration flagrantly defied court orders on deportations to El Salvador, risking criminal contempt charges.
- Compliance with court orders is non-negotiable regardless of verbal or written status.
Due Process Challenges in Deportations
- The administration faces an unprecedented court demand to allow deportees to defend themselves.
- How that defense will happen is unclear given typical immigration court limitations.
Trump's Lose-Lose Deportation Dilemma
- Trump faces a difficult choice between following the court or openly defying it, both damaging politically.
- The administration refuses to admit mistakes, pushing dangerous narratives to justify actions.