# SCOTUS Slaps Down Rogue Judge BOASBERG in Deportation Case! Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGWnEfF5b3M Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/UGWnEfF5b3M Generated: 2025-12-25T18:33:14.685+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview Judge Boasberg ultimately ordered the government to submit declarations by December 5, 2025, detailing why they did not halt the transfer of class members out of physical custody on March 15 and 16, 2025, and to explain why he should not hold them in contempt for violating his oral order to appear in court regarding the Alien Enemies Act claim, while the D.C. Circuit Court previously vacated his probable cause finding and stayed contempt proceedings. **Key Points:** - Judge Boasberg ordered the government to submit declarations by December 5, 2025, detailing the decision not to halt the transfer of class members out of physical custody on March 15 and 16, 2025. - The judge is proceeding with an inquiry regarding a potential contempt referral against the government for violating his oral order to appear in court concerning the Alien Enemies Act claim. - The government previously appealed Judge Boasberg's finding of probable cause for contempt, but the D.C. Appeals Court granted an administrative stay and later vacated the finding on August 8. - The D.C. Circuit Court, on November 14, voted en banc to reconsider the probable cause finding and reinstated criminal contempt proceedings against the government. - The plaintiffs in the case were Tre'n de Aragua gang members, not Venezuelan citizens, and their complaint should have been filed in the appropriate jurisdiction (Texas, not D.C.). - The judge's oral order, which the government allegedly violated, required them to produce individuals in court for the habeas hearing, which was a matter squarely within the court's jurisdiction. ![Screenshot at 00:00: The host introduces the segment with a graphic stating "MORE ROGUE JUDGES!" while discussing recent judicial actions taken by Judge Boasberg in a deportation case.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/UGWnEfF5b3M/00-00-00.jpg) **Context:** The video discusses ongoing legal proceedings involving Judge Boasberg, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and individuals (referred to as Tre'n de Aragua gang members) seeking relief related to deportation orders issued under the Trump administration's proclamation. The core conflict revolves around the government's alleged violation of a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a subsequent oral order from Judge Boasberg concerning the transfer of these individuals, leading to contempt proceedings that were subsequently appealed and reinstated. ## Detailed Analysis The speaker details the escalation of judicial action stemming from Judge Boasberg's orders regarding individuals who were deported despite a TRO. He highlights that the government appealed the TRO, but the Supreme Court granted a DOJ application to vacate the TROs on jurisdictional grounds related to the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). Despite the government's subsequent actions, which the speaker implies were intentionally deceptive, Judge Boasberg found probable cause for contempt against the government for violating his March 15 TRO, specifically by failing to return people to the U.S. or appear in court. The D.C. Appeals Court initially stayed contempt proceedings, but an en banc review reinstated them. The speaker argues that the judge is acting within his rights to demand accountability, particularly because the underlying claim concerned the AEA, which grants jurisdiction to federal courts, not just D.C. courts. Boasberg's latest order demands declarations by December 5, 2025, from all individuals involved in the decision not to halt the transfer of class members out of physical custody on March 15 and 16, 2025, forcing the government to explain its actions under threat of contempt. ### Judicial Conflict Timeline - March 15 TRO issued for deportation efforts - Government appeals TRO, Supreme Court grants DOJ application to vacate TROs on jurisdictional grounds - Judge Boasberg issues oral order for appearance - Government appeals oral order denial - D.C. Appeals Court grants administrative stay on contempt findings - D.C. Appeals Court vacates probable cause finding (August 8) - Full D.C. Court votes en banc to reconsider, reinstating contempt proceedings (November 14) - Judge Boasberg issues new orders demanding explanations and declarations ### Contempt Proceedings - Judge Boasberg seeks declarations from officials involved in continuing deportations despite the TRO - Threat of contempt is used to compel government compliance regarding the March 15/16 transfers - Speaker argues the oral order was lawful and within the court's jurisdiction ### Jurisdictional Argument - Speaker asserts that the Alien Enemies Act grants jurisdiction to federal courts, specifically DC courts in this instance, countering the government's argument that the case belonged elsewhere (Texas) or that the D.C. court lacked authority. ### Government Response and Appeals - Government filed a five-page response and appealed various rulings; the D.C. Circuit Court's actions (staying contempt, then vacating finding, then reinstating it) show judicial maneuvering. ### Upcoming Deadlines and Actions - Government must submit declarations from all individuals involved in the decision not to halt class member transfers by December 5, 2025, regarding the March 15 and 16 physical custody removals. ![Screenshot at 00:00: The video opens with the host discussing "MORE ROGUE JUDGES!" concerning recent judicial rulings related to deportation cases.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/UGWnEfF5b3M/00-00-00.jpg) ![Screenshot at 01:26: A screenshot of the Twitter profile for "Shipwreckedcrew" is displayed, showing the user's bio detailing 22 years as a DOJ prosecutor and 31 Jan 8 clients.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/UGWnEfF5b3M/00-01-26.jpg) ![Screenshot at 02:05: A text overlay appears detailing the timeline of events, starting with Judge Boasberg convening a 5:00 PM ET hearing on March 15.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/UGWnEfF5b3M/00-02-05.jpg) ![Screenshot at 07:31: The speaker emphasizes that the Alien Enemies Act provides the basis for the plaintiffs' right to seek habeas relief.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/UGWnEfF5b3M/00-07-31.jpg) ![Screenshot at 14:49: The speaker details the government's alleged violation of executive privilege and the court's subsequent order for declarations.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/UGWnEfF5b3M/00-14-49.jpg)