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flag DOJ attorney overwhelmed by ICE’s noncompliance, cites exhaustion during hearing on detainee release failures.

flag A U.S. Department of Justice attorney in Minnesota, Julie Le, appeared emotionally overwhelmed during a federal court hearing on February 3, 2026, citing extreme exhaustion from handling ICE’s repeated noncompliance with court orders. flag Speaking before Judge Jerry Blackwell, she reportedly expressed frustration with the system and asked to be held in contempt so she could get rest. flag The hearing focused on ICE’s failure to release immigrant detainees as ordered, amid ongoing scrutiny following the deaths of two individuals during immigration enforcement operations. flag The incident highlighted staffing shortages, lack of guidance, and growing concerns over federal agents’ conduct, including testimony from a woman shot by a Border Patrol agent who said she was photographed by the same agent after being hospitalized.

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