As reported by Fox News, the New York Post and other media outlets, Justices on the high court ruled 5-4 to grant the administration's request to lift the stay, in a temporary victory for President Trump and his allies. In addition, in its ruling, the court found that since the individuals were held in Texas, the case should not have been brought to DC.
Meanwhile, since the Judge was overruled, does that invalidate his contempt of court threats?
Boasberg said on April 3 that he was weighing whether to hold certain Trump administration officials in contempt of court for refusing to provide information, even after the court issued repeated requests regarding the deportation flights and the number of individuals sent to El Salvador.
And the Supreme Court’s ruling was silent on this issue.
Government lawyers cited national security concerns as the reason for refusing to comply with the court’s request for information.
The Judge had indicated April 8 as the date he would decide if he would issue a Preliminary Injunction. At least with regard to the deportations, the issue is now moot.
He may not issue the contempt charges since there is no longer a case for Administation officials which defied a now-questionable order. He would be trying to circumvent the Supremes if he did, and that might prove embarrassing.
President Trump took to Truth Social to react to the decision in a post: "The Supreme Court has upheld the Rule of Law in our Nation by allowing a President, whoever that may be, to be able to secure our Borders, and protect our families and our Country, itself. A GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA!"
And now, the next Judge who is asked to rule on a TRO in a similar case will be facing the same outcome if he rules to block a deportation of illegal aliens.
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