In a significant escalation of tensions surrounding immigration cases, a federal judge in Minnesota has held a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyer in civil contempt of court. The ruling comes amid allegations that the attorney violated court orders related to the handling of documents for an ICE detainee. As a consequence of the ruling, the lawyer faces a $500 daily fine until compliance is achieved. This decision highlights increasing challenges faced by government attorneys amid mass resignations and operational pressures within the DOJ.