All articles tagged with #contempt proceedings
An appeals court panel dismissed Judge Boasberg’s contempt proceedings related to deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, citing the Supreme Court's rejection of his original order and recent developments in the deportation case, with dissenting opinions emphasizing judicial authority and the pressures faced by the judge.
An appeals court blocked contempt proceedings against Trump officials over deportation flights, ruling that a judge abused his authority, and highlighting ongoing legal disputes over the use of the Alien Enemies Act and executive power in immigration enforcement.
A divided US appeals court has halted criminal contempt proceedings against Trump officials in an immigration case, overturning a previous ruling by Judge Boasberg that found probable cause to hold officials accountable for violating court orders related to deportations.
Lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia argue that despite his return to the U.S. to face criminal charges, the Trump administration's efforts to defy court orders should still lead to contempt proceedings, highlighting alleged government misconduct and stalling tactics in the deportation and legal process.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan threatens Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis with contempt proceedings over a subpoena regarding her use of federal funds, alleging deficient compliance and failure to turn over documents related to allegations of misuse of grant money. Willis denies any wrongdoing, stating that the allegations are baseless and included in litigation filed by a terminated employee. The focus remains on documents related to the whistleblower's claims, including coordination with the Department of Justice offices overseeing grant funding.
House Republicans are pursuing criminal contempt of Congress against Hunter Biden for not complying with a subpoena, with separate markups of the contempt resolution held by the House Oversight and House Judiciary committees. Hunter Biden was seen on Capitol Hill with his lawyers, sparking a tumultuous scene as lawmakers debated. The investigation stems from unproven claims about the president's involvement in his son's foreign business dealings. Meanwhile, House Republicans are also ramping up an impeachment investigation into DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis, with senior Republicans believing it will be an easier lift as the border crisis becomes a defining campaign issue.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects the impeachment inquiry vote on the House floor to pass, but it is unclear if every member of the Republican conference will support it. GOP investigators plan to initiate contempt proceedings against Hunter Biden for not appearing for his scheduled closed-door deposition. Hunter Biden has stated that he is willing to testify publicly but declined to say if he would appear for a closed-door deposition. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley acknowledges that there is not yet evidence to impeach President Joe Biden but still has concerns over the president and his family's business dealings. Hunter Biden rebukes GOP investigators and demands to testify publicly, while House Republicans are prepared for a potential showdown over his testimony. The House is set to vote on formalizing the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, as their investigation reaches a critical juncture.
Two prosecutors, Chris Desilets and Alex Polta, have resigned from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, leaving only a few prosecutors to handle hundreds of serious violent felony cases in the city. The two have been involved in contempt proceedings against the office of Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who has faced escalating criticism in recent months over understaffing and organizational dysfunction. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed suit to remove Gardner from office, and a bill moving through the Missouri Legislature seeks to strip her of most of her power.
Two prosecutors, Chris Desilets and Alex Polta, have resigned from the St. Louis prosecutor's office amid escalating criticism and contempt proceedings against the office. The departures leave only a few prosecutors to handle hundreds of serious violent felony cases in the city. Gardner's office has faced criticism for understaffing and organizational dysfunction, and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a suit to remove Gardner from office.