Trump administration could be in criminal contempt for ‘wilful disobedience’ of Constitution

A federal judge has found ‘probable cause’ to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt (Picture: Shutterstock)

A US federal judge has said he has found probable cause to hold Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court.

The Trump administration’s violation of direct orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador was ignored, US District Judge James E Boasberg said.

He’s now warned he could refer the matter for prosecution if the administration...