Gallagher holds DHS in contempt a second time over E.L.A.'s removal

Date

Sep 25, 2026

Kind

Contempt proceeding

Status

Contempt found

Source

abcnews.com ↗

Court or forum

J.O.P. v. DHS, D. Md., Judge Stephanie Gallagher

What happened

A class member was removed to El Salvador, flew back on August 7 and submitted himself to immigration custody, and was removed again; Gallagher found three court orders violated, ordered his return and barred executing any removal order until his asylum claim is decided.

Publisher

ABC News