THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Fiasco for Trump as Judge Threatens Contempt amid New Warning in Polls
Apr 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Melissa Gira Grant, a staff writer at The New Republic and expert on Trump's immigration spectacle, dives into the legal chaos surrounding Trump’s deportations. A federal judge has flagged potential contempt charges over the removal of Venezuelans, signaling a brewing crisis. Grant elaborates on a senator's investigative hurdles in El Salvador and how recent polling indicates Trump may be misjudging public support for his immigration policies, setting the stage for significant backlash against his administration.
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Admin Defies Court on Deportation
- The Trump administration flagrantly defied a court order by deporting Venezuelans despite a verbal injunction to stop planes in transit.
- The judge threatened criminal contempt, highlighting the administration's blatant disregard for judicial authority.
Rare Due Process Demand in Deportation Case
- The court demands the administration to allow Venezuelans a chance for court defense, a rare move in immigration proceedings.
- Deportees face grave obstacles as due process is limited outside typical criminal court norms.
Trump Cornered on Deportation Defiance
- Trump faces a dire choice: comply with the court or defy it, both options politically damaging.
- The administration’s refusal to admit error signals persistent hardline immigration tactics and legal battles ahead.