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Jan 31, 2026 Judge Patrick Schiltz documented 96 court-order violations by ICE in a single month Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
A federal judge formally cataloged systematic non-compliance by an enforcement agency, exposing a breakdown in judicial authority over federal conduct.
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- Federal judge documented 96 court-order violations by ICE in January 2026 — Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz issued an order requiring ICE acting director Todd Lyons to appear in court and explain why the agency should not be held in contempt. Schiltz attached a document listing 96 court orders violated by ICE in 74 cases during January 2026 alone, including orders to release detainees, provide bond hearings, and prohibit out-of-state transfers. The judge noted the list was "hurriedly compiled" and the actual extent of noncompliance was "almost certainly substantially understated."
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Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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