“This Job Sucks!” – DOJ Lawyer Melts Down in Court Over Immigration Cases, Asks Biden Judge to Hold Her in Contempt and Jail Her

by Cristina Laila Feb. 3, 2026 6:20 pm



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In a shocking moment in federal court on Tuesday, a Justice Department lawyer melted down over immigration cases and asked the judge to hold her in contempt.

US District Judge Jerry Blackwell, a Biden appointee, held a hearing and demanded to know why several of his immigration orders were supposedly being ignored by the Trump Administration.

The DOJ attorney, Julie Le, repeatedly begged Judge Blackwell to hold her in contempt and jail her so she could get some sleep.

“I wish you would just hold me in contempt of court so I can get 24 hours of sleep,” Le said, according to Fox 9.

“The system sucks, this job sucks, I am trying with every breath I have to get you what I need,” the lawyer said.

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SHOCKING FEDERAL COURT MOMENT: DOJ attorney Julie Le, "The system sucks, this job sucks" to Judge Jerry Blackwell who pressed her on why so many court orders are being ignored by ICE/Trump admin. She asked to be held in contempt just so she could get 24 hours of sleep. @FOX9

3:34 PM · Feb 3, 2026

“Judge Blackwell had ordered the SHOW CAUSE hearing because he was frustrated that in 5 Habeas cases he was presiding over, he felt his orders were being ignored, leaving immigrant detainees unconstitutionally locked up for days. Ms. Le said that govt lawyers just cannot keep up,” Fox 9 reported.

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Judge Blackwell had ordered the SHOW CAUSE hearing because he was frustrated that in 5 Habeas cases he was presiding over, he felt his orders were being ignored, leaving immigrant detainees unconstitutionally locked up for days. Ms. Le said that govt lawyers just cannot keep up.

3:37 PM · Feb 3, 2026

Fox 9 reported:

A federal judge in Minnesota demanded to know why Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not complying with court orders and failing to immediately release immigrants who are being wrongfully detained as part of Operation Metro Surge. A government attorney responded that the federal government’s system “sucks.”

What we know: Julie Le, an attorney working on behalf of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, admitted in court Tuesday that the government is “overwhelmed” by the number of legal challenges coming out of Operation Metro Surge.

Le appeared in court to explain why ICE has repeatedly failed to comply with court orders during the ongoing immigration operation in Minnesota.

What they’re saying: “I am here to make sure the agency understands how important it is to comply with court orders,” said Le, who became visibly emotional during the court hearing.

While Le said procedures are being implemented to ensure ICE complies with court orders moving forward, she admitted it has been like pulling teeth and has required non-stop work in an already depleted office.

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