DOJ Lawyers Admit Ignoring Court Orders in Trump Deportation Push

Justice Department attorneys have acknowledged that they disregarded court orders in New Jersey, citing overwhelming caseloads and exhaustion during Trump's deportation efforts.

18 Feb, 23:14 — 18 Feb, 23:32

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both the New York Times and Independent report that DOJ lawyers admitted to ignoring court orders related to Trump's deportation push in New Jersey. While both outlets agree on the core admission, they diverge on the specific details emphasized, particularly regarding the scale of the violations and the reasons provided by the attorneys. The coverage is largely aligned on the central event but differs in the additional context provided.

What sources agree on

DOJ lawyers admitted to ignoring court orders.
The violations occurred in New Jersey.
The context of the violations stemmed from immigration cases related to Trump's deportation push.

Where they diverge

The scale and broader impact of the violations.

NYT

This outlet quantifies the violations as 'more than 50 court orders' and notes that 'judges across the country have expressed alarm'.

The Independent

This outlet does not quantify the number of violations or mention broader judicial alarm.

The reason provided by DOJ lawyers for ignoring court orders.

The Independent

This outlet states that Justice Department attorneys 'described being overwhelmed with case loads, leading to exhaustion'.

NYT

This outlet does not provide a reason given by the attorneys for the violations.

Notable gaps

The specific number of court orders violated and the broader alarm from judges across the country.

Covered by nytimes · Not in independent

The reason given by Justice Department attorneys for the violations, citing being overwhelmed and exhausted.

Covered by independent · Not in nytimes

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Coverage Timeline

The Independent18 Feb, 23:14First to report

DOJ lawyers admit they just ignored court orders in New Jersey over Trump’s deportation push

NYT18 Feb, 23:32

Officials Violated More than 50 Court Orders in New Jersey, Justice Dept. Tells Judge

Read at source (2 outlets)

NYT1h ago

Officials Violated More than 50 Court Orders in New Jersey, Justice Dept. Tells Judge

The violations stemmed from immigration cases. Judges across the country have expressed alarm about illegal transfers and missed deadlines.

By Mattathias Schwartz, Zach Montague and Luis Ferré-Sadurní

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The Independent1h ago

DOJ lawyers admit they just ignored court orders in New Jersey over Trump’s deportation push

Justice Department attorneys have described being overwhelmed with case loads, leading to exhaustion

By Ariana Baio

Read full article →

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DOJ Lawyers Admit Ignoring Court Orders in Trump Deportation Push

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What sources agree on

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Coverage Timeline

DOJ lawyers admit they just ignored court orders in New Jersey over Trump’s deportation push

Officials Violated More than 50 Court Orders in New Jersey, Justice Dept. Tells Judge

Read at source (2 outlets)

Officials Violated More than 50 Court Orders in New Jersey, Justice Dept. Tells Judge

DOJ lawyers admit they just ignored court orders in New Jersey over Trump’s deportation push

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