The Trump administration has been criticized for not complying with recent federal court orders, including a Supreme Court decision requiring the release of a man from a Salvadoran prison. Judge Paula Xinis of the U.S. District Court for Maryland expressed frustration with the administration’s lack of response. One possible action to enforce these orders is civil contempt, where a judge can impose fines or jail time until the order is followed. Criminal contempt, while less common, requires charges by the Justice Department. Presidents cannot be held in contempt due to precedent, and the enforcement of contempt orders by U.S. Marshals poses a challenge. Judges could potentially hire other parties to enforce their rulings if necessary. Appeals courts and the Supreme Court have rarely upheld sanctions in contempt cases against the federal government. In a 1911 ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of courts being able to enforce their orders through contempt, warning that without this power, the court’s authority would be undermined. Overall, ensuring compliance with court orders by the federal government can be complex and may involve various legal challenges and considerations.
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