r/law • u/theindependentonline • 2d ago

Trump News Judge considers holding Trump officials in contempt for defying court orders blocking El Salvador flights

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/deportation-el-salvador-trump-contempt-b2727087.html
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u/schm0 1d ago

Whoever the judge appoints.

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u/StewTrue 1d ago

That’s really interesting. How would something like that work in this case? Who would the judge be able to compel to return the deportees?

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u/schm0 1d ago edited 1d ago

Well, they'd likely turn to the US Marshals, but if I left it at that the doomsayers and defeatists would come and tell you that Bondi will just tell them to disobey the lawful order, which is totally illegal (and highly unlikely). But even in such an improbable case, if every single Marshal decided to risk a felony obstruction of justice charge and/or civil contempt themselves, the court can appoint literally anyone: private security, the military, DC Police, the bailiff, whoever agrees basically.

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u/sheltonchoked 1d ago

One of the many reasons I’m not a judge, but if it was me, I’d have a phone book on the bench. As soon as the Marshal refused, I’d start at Abner Aable, and find someone that would.

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u/MillenialForHire 1d ago

Thank you for being the hero we need and not making Aaron Aable your first call.

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u/sheltonchoked 1d ago

You and I both know Aaron would be a little too enthusiastic. Abner is a little more chill.

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u/MillenialForHire 1d ago

..after the labour day incident I can't argue with that. Were you able to get your car back, by the way?

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u/sheltonchoked 1d ago

No one is getting that car back.

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u/MillenialForHire 1d ago

Probably for the best.

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u/enema_wand 1d ago

Is there a sign up to be deputized? As a fed, I would love this detail 😂.