JOURNAL ARTICLE

Noem, Top US Lawyers Reveal Little in Judge's Contempt Probe.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tillman, Zoe 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a criminal contempt of court investigation involving Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and two senior lawyers from the Trump administration regarding their decision not to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants as ordered by a federal judge. Noem stated she made the decision to transfer the migrants to El Salvador based on legal advice, but did not disclose details of the conversations that informed her decision. The inquiry, led by US District Chief Judge James Boasberg, seeks to determine if officials should face contempt charges for defying court orders related to the removal of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. The Justice Department has argued that the judge's initial order was not a binding injunction and has opposed further inquiry into the matter. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189861164
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