'Bad faith': Judges rip Trump administration for litigation tactics
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Judges showed some frustration this week with how the Trump administration has been defending itself in court, with one saying it appeared to have used "bad faith" tactics, another accusing it of using "disingenuous" arguments and a third saying it was making "inaccurate" claims. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. One of the judges, U.S.
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Main Idea: Judges sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s administration this week for how it handled several court cases, even as the Supreme Court gave it a key win on education grants.
Key Points:
- Judge James Boasberg said the administration may have acted in “bad faith” when it carried out deportation flights despite his order to stop them.
- A Maryland judge ordered the return of a legal resident who was wrongly sent to El Salvador, adding to pressure on the administration over deportation actions.
- Another federal judge blocked an early end to Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans and called the government’s arguments “disingenuous” and inaccurate.
- The Supreme Court sided with the administration by allowing it to end certain Education Department grants tied to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Court fights over deportations and agency cuts can delay services, add legal costs for taxpayers, and create more uncertainty for families, workers, and immigrants.
Positive Impact
Judges forcing more proof and compliance could limit unlawful government actions and better protect people from wrongful removals or agency shutdowns.
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Central political figure whose second administration’s court fights and deportation actions drive the article.
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Central government body represented by lawyers defending the administration in the cases discussed.
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Major judicial actor that allowed the administration to terminate Education Department grants.
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Central judge in the Alien Enemies Act deportation case and potential contempt proceedings.
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U.S. attorney general whose comments are tied to the administration’s court posture.
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Key agency involved in the deportation and flight-timing dispute.
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Justice Department immigration lawyer whose courtroom statements are central to the alleged noncompliance.
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