Trump Administration May Be Held In Criminal Contempt

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge says he’s found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg said Wednesday he could refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not “purge” its contempt. Boasberg said the administration could do so by returning to U.S. custody those who were sent to the El Salvador prison in violation of his order so that they “might avail themselves of their right to challenge their removability.” If the Justice Department declines to prosecute, Boasberg said he will appoint another attorney to prosecute the contempt matter.