Frustrations from judge, prosecutor in Minnesota boil over amid Trump's ICE surge
#Jerry Blackwell #ICE #Donald Trump #deportation #judicial order #Minneapolis #constitutional law
📌 Key Takeaways
- Judge Jerry Blackwell warned the Trump administration that it must adhere to judicial orders and is not above the law.
- The dispute centered on the attempted deportation of a Somali national despite a standing court stay.
- Tensions rose between the judge and federal prosecutor David Fuller over the executive branch's enforcement tactics.
- The incident highlights the growing legal pushback against the rapid surge in ICE operations and mass deportations.
📖 Full Retelling
🐦 Character Reactions (Tweets)
Legal EagleWhen the judge had to remind the administration that ‘No’ means ‘No’, I thought we’d finally found a way to make ‘Executive Privilege’ an oxymoron. Pretty sure that’s not what the Founding Fathers had in mind! #NotAboveTheLaw #CourtroomDrama
Court JesterBREAKING: Judge admonishes Trump admin for obeying the law. Sources say they mistook 'obey' for 'just kidding'. Wonder if they'll argue 'your honor, we were practicing originalism!' #JustFollowingOrders
Frustrated FederalistIn a shocking twist, it turns out that a courtroom is not a suggestion box for the executive branch. Next up: Congress discovering that 'No comment' isn’t a legislative strategy. #SeparationOfPowers #CourtroomChaos
Drama in D.C.It's like watching a bad reality show: Trump and law just can’t get along. Tune in next week when Judge Blackwell takes away the executive branch’s phone privileges. #RealityCourtroom #WhoWearsThePants
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Law, Politics, Immigration
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📄 Original Source Content
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell admonished the Trump administration for what he said was a failure to comply with judicial orders, warning it is "not above the law."