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3. Civil Contempt is better

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 07:33 AM

15 hrs ago

The judge wouldn't have to rely on the DOJ to enforce his/her ruling, and could escalate the fine exponentially until compliance.

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Irate judge threatens criminal contempt against ICE for repeatedly defying court orders [View all] BumRushDaShow 16 hrs ago OP

And, we are not talking about one or two. OldBaldy1701E 15 hrs ago #2

Civil Contempt is better liberalgunwilltravel 15 hrs ago #3

Courts can send their own marshals azureblue 13 hrs ago #6

Haul them into court azureblue 13 hrs ago #5

What is these judges fucking problem? Just arrest them already. travelingthrulife 13 hrs ago #7

Don't threaten them... just do it, throw them in jail!!! Multichromatic 12 hrs ago #8

Judge your threats means squat to ICE. republianmushroom 11 hrs ago #9

Threats are useless Miguelito Loveless 10 hrs ago #10