Tag #Judicial Contempt

What are the immediate consequences of the judge's ruling holding the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court?

A federal judge held the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating a court order to return planes carrying deportees to El Salvador. The judge accused the administration of willfully disregarding the order, rushing deportees out of the country before they could challenge their removal in court. The administration plans to appeal, and the judge may refer the matter for prosecution if the violation isn't remedied.",