Judge Criticizes DOJ’s Management of Immigration Cases

A federal judge, Laura Provinzino, held a government lawyer in contempt for failing to comply with a court order regarding the return of identification documents to Rigoberto Soto Jimenez, a detainee released by ICE. Provinzino criticized the Justice Department’s Minneapolis office for repeatedly blaming staffing shortages for noncompliance with court orders in immigration cases. Despite the government’s explanations, she emphasized that such administrative burdens do not justify neglecting individual rights. Moving forward, she expects government lawyers to promptly inform the court of any potential violations to avoid contempt.

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