# Trump DOJ Threatened with Contempt as they get Caught!!!

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Podcast: [The Intersection with Michael Popok](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok-7363510)
Published: 2026-05-05T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A federal judge is threatening contempt charges against DOJ and ICE officials for intentionally withholding evidence and publishing misleading press releases. The case centers on the deliberate failure to disclose an international arrest warrant during a pretrial detention hearing.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Federal Judge Melissa DuBose is considering contempt proceedings against DOJ and DHS officials for misconduct and lack of candor
- Failure mode: ICE officials allegedly instructed DOJ counsel to withhold information regarding a Dominican Republic murder warrant from the court
- Practical takeaway: Legal professionals must use proper channels, such as filing under seal, rather than withholding discoverable facts from a tribunal
- Main idea: The Department of Homeland Security published a press release labeling the judge an 'activist' after she ruled based on incomplete information
- Failure mode: The intentional omission of known facts by government agencies undermines the adversarial process and judicial integrity

## Topics

Department of Justice, Homeland Security, Federal Court, Judicial Misconduct, Contempt of Court, Immigration Law, Legal Ethics, ICE

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Judge DuBose's Scathing Order: An overview of the judge's decision to initiate contempt proceedings following misconduct by federal agencies.
- 2:00 — The ICE Boston Press Release: Examination of the DHS press release that contained information about a murder warrant not disclosed to the court.
- 3:00 — Misleading Public Statements: Analysis of how the DHS used the judge's ruling to frame her as an 'activist' while omitting key context.
- 4:00 — The Duty of Candor: Discussion on the legal obligation of the DOJ to provide all necessary facts to the court during the adversarial process.
- 5:00 — Proper Procedures for Confidentiality: A look at how lawyers should handle sensitive information using sidebars and sealed filings instead of withholding evidence.
- 6:00 — Admission of Misconduct: Details on the DOJ attorney's admission that ICE instructed him not to disclose the arrest warrant to the judge.
- 7:00 — The Impact on Judicial Integrity: The broader implications of government agencies attacking the legitimacy of federal judges through public disinformation.

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