A federal judge in Minnesota has held a U.S. Department of Justice attorney in civil contempt of court in an immigration-related case, underscoring rising tensions between the judiciary and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement. The contempt order cites failure to comply with court instructions and raises questions about executive authority, judicial oversight and government compliance with legal rulings in immigration matters.

The Trump administration expanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authority to detain refugees who entered the United States legally but have not yet received green cards, according to a government memo obtained by CBS News. The policy places lawfully admitted refugees without permanent resident status under increased scrutiny and allows ICE to review and potentially detain them during the interim period before they become permanent residents. The memo reflects a broader effort to reexamine legal immigration categories and adjust enforcement practices within the existing refugee and immigration system.

Democratic members of Congress have called on federal inspectors general to investigate whether former lobbyists in the Trump administration violated ethics rules or aided past clients. The lawmakers are seeking records, reviews of recusal agreements, and details on ethics enforcement for ex-lobbyists who entered government service. The request targets multiple agencies and focuses on potential conflicts of interest, decision-making, and policy influence tied to former private-sector work. Inspectors general will decide whether to open formal probes and may issue reports to Congress.