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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Judge Threatens Contempt of Court Over Deportation Flights to El Salvador
Caption: US Judge Threatens Contempt of Court Over Deportation Flights to El Salvador. A US judge has warned the Trump administration could be held in contempt of court for disregarding an order to halt deportation flights to El Salvador last month, carrying over 200 people. The administration had used a 227-year-old wartime law to justify the mass deportations. Federal judge James Boasberg expressed dissatisfaction with the government's response, stating that none of their explanations were satisfactory. In response, the White House vowed to contest the decision with Communications Director Steven Cheung announcing plans to seek an immediate appellate review. The case marks an intensifying clash between the White House and the judiciary over presidential powers. The administration has until April 23 to explain its actions and comply with the original order to avoid a contempt ruling. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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