On December 8, 2025, Judge Boasberg scheduled evidentiary hearings for December 15 and 16, 2025, to hear testimony from:
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni (a whistleblower who alleged superiors discussed ignoring court orders)
Current DOJ attorney Drew Ensign
The goal was to determine if officials (potentially including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem) intentionally defied the order, paving the way for possible contempt referrals.
Judges Rao/Walker have iced Judge Boasberg’s contempt hearings until at least the New Year. And they want to know whether he has the power to investigate contempt at all or must refer it to DOJ. https://t.co/WGJrFpCSzU pic.twitter.com/mSJr0LiUT9
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) December 15, 2025
The Court of Appeals halts Judge Boasberg’s contempt probe over a controversial airplane deportation order, raising questions about judicial overreach. pic.twitter.com/91JKPYSJ61
— Robert Gouveia Esq. (@RobGouveiaEsq) December 17, 2025
TRUMP: Boasberg CROSSED the Line! This is Contempt Without AUTHORITY!https://t.co/zBUYAzk9xl
— Ase (@Ace_8462) December 17, 2025