Ranking Member Johnson's Statement on Federal Judge Weighing Contempt Against Trump Administration

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled there is “probable cause” to hold the Trump Administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his order pausing any deportations under the Alien Enemies Act: 

"I support the judiciary in using its authority to ensure that the Trump Administration complies with court orders. 

"This is what checks and balances look like. 

"This is how our government is supposed to function. 

"No one is above the law."

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