Judges Sound Favorable of Possible Kristi Noem Criminal Probe
Appeals judges questioned whether Kristi Noem, attorneys, or others face blame in the deportation flight dispute.
A U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit panel is considering whether to allow Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to continue investigating potential criminal contempt related to an alleged violation of a court order concerning Venezuelan migrant deportations. The full appeals court is weighing whether to overturn a prior ruling that halted Boasberg's investigation, which majority members argued would infringe on executive branch authority.
The judges' questions suggest they are concerned about ending the probe prematurely and want to identify the responsible party, possibly former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem or her advisors. The investigation has been contentious, with the government asserting Noem acted upon legal advice, while legal briefs filed by former judges urge the court to permit the inquiry to proceed.
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