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What Courts Can Do If the Trump Administration Defies Court Orders

Federal Courts’ Enforcement Tools Amid Trump Administration Defiance

Federal courts face defiance from the Trump administration on rulings like spending and birthright citizenship. If ignored, courts may enforce orders using contempt proceedings, sanctions, or stricter directives, underscoring the judiciary’s role in upholding legal compliance.

Private Prison Company Seeks New Hearing on Wages for Immigrants in Detention

Federal Court Case May Require ICE Contractors to Pay Detainees Minimum Wage

The GEO Group seeks a new hearing in a federal appeals court to override a verdict that mandates paying state minimum wage to detainees working in ICE facilities. This legal battle could reshape the financial landscape for federal contractors managing immigrant detention centers across the U.S., potentially raising operational costs and impacting federal budgets.

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