Minnesota judge finds DOJ lawyer in contempt over immigration cases

A Minnesota federal judge, Laura Provinzino, held government attorney Matthew Isihara in civil contempt for failing to comply with an order to return identification documents to Rigoberto Soto Jimenez, who was unlawfully detained by ICE. Provinzino imposed a daily fine of $500 until compliance, highlighting ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement. The Justice Department has faced scrutiny for violating court orders, with increased habeas corpus petitions straining resources amid a surge in immigration arrests. The situation is exacerbated by staffing shortages, prompting the involvement of military attorneys like Isihara in numerous cases.

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