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Judge Holds DOJ Lawyer in Contempt Over Immigration Cases
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: A Minnesota federal judge escalates tensions with the Trump administration by holding a government attorney in contempt of court.
WHO: Minnesota federal judge, DOJ lawyer
WHAT: Held in civil contempt of court
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 8:29 PM ET
WHERE: Minnesota
WHY: Escalating tensions over immigration cases
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