"That number by itself is objectively appalling, but at least one judge has indicated that it was underreported," Quaraishi wrote in his ruling.

"The Government's continued actions after being called to task can now only be deemed intentional. The undersigned will not stand idly by and allow this intentional misconduct to go on. It ends today."

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"Quaraishi went even further, warning the U.S. Attorney's Office and DHS that if any other unauthorized detentions and arrests of immigrants came before him, he would order officials to show cause and schedule hearings where they would have to testify under oath.

Such a move would be a big step, as it has rarely been done during the current Trump administration.

In the few times it has happened, the government has cried "uncle" and released the immigrant in question, as was the case with Juan Tobay Robles in Minnesota last month.

If more judges attempt this approach, it could compel the Trump administration to follow court orders or it would have to explain its cruel and arbitrary mass deportation procedures to federal judges.

Maybe then, administration goons like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem would actually follow the law."