US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
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A US appeals court blocked a contempt case against the Trump administration over 2025 deportation flights.
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A US appeals court has blocked a contempt case against the Trump administration regarding its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025. The Trump administration had been facing a contempt probe over these flights. This ruling means the administration will not face legal repercussions for its actions related to those specific deportation flights. The decision effectively ends the contempt proceedings that challenged the White House's immigration enforcement policies.
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The appeals court ruling effectively ends contempt proceedings against the Trump administration regarding specific deportation flights.
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