↑ Federal Courts (US) Judge Orders ICE Chief to Appear in Court Over Potential Contempt - In a brief ruling, the Minnesota judge wrote that unusual order was necessary because “the extent of ICE’s violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary.”Court Denies Lawmakers Seeking Independent Monitor of Epstein Files - A federal judge said he did not have the authority to supervise the Justice Department’s release of the documents.Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook - The justices deferred a decision on the president’s efforts to oust Cook, agreeing to hear arguments on Wednesday instead.In U.S. Attorney Standoff, Judge Denounces ‘Charade’ by Lindsey Halligan - Federal judges are seeking candidates to fill the top federal prosecutor job in eastern Virginia after a court ruled that President Trump’s handpicked choice was unlawfully appointed to the job.The Judge in the Maduro Case Is 92. All Eyes Will Be on His Stamina. - Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein was seen drifting in and out of sleep in court last year. The case of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, will test his endurance.Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor - President Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” They have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.Maduro and His Wife to Be Arraigned in Manhattan Federal Court - Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, and his wife, Cilia Flores, will make their first appearance on Monday in a New York City courthouse, the site of other high-profile proceedings.Justice Dept. Leaders Pushed to Charge Abrego Garcia, Emails Show - The release of the emails raised serious questions about whether the Justice Department had misled a judge in telling him that local prosecutors had acted alone in charging Mr. Abrego Garcia.Judge Tells U.S. to Help Bring Back Deported Venezuelans or Allow Legal Challenges - The judge said the administration had to decide by Jan. 5 whether it wanted to “facilitate” the men’s return to the United States or let them contest their initial removals in the federal courts.ICE Must Allow Lawmakers to Inspect Detention Centers, Judge Rules - Judge Jia M. Cobb wrote that two policies announced in June appeared to unlawfully bar members of Congress from making unannounced visits at immigration detention facilities.