Attorneys Seek Contempt Against Trump Administration Over Stalled Green Card Lottery

San Diego, CA, September 28, 2026 —

Attorneys have formally requested that federal judges in San Jose and Washington D.C. take action against the Trump administration, seeking to hold it in civil contempt. The legal filings allege that the administration has defied previous court orders aimed at restarting the Green Card lottery program.

The core of the attorneys’ argument centers on purported ongoing delays in the processing of applications for the lottery. This inaction, they contend, is a direct violation of judicial directives that mandate the program’s resumption. The specific details of the court orders, including their dates and the precise nature of the directives, were not provided in the summary of the trend.

The Green Card lottery, officially known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program, provides a pathway for individuals from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. The program’s stasis, as described by the legal action, has prevented potential applicants from proceeding with their immigration cases.

The legal maneuvers signify a critical juncture in the dispute, with attorneys pushing for judicial enforcement of previously issued rulings. The outcome of these contempt filings could have significant implications for the administration’s adherence to court orders and the future of the Green Card lottery program. The specific judges presiding over these cases in San Jose and Washington D.C. have not been detailed. Further developments regarding the legal proceedings and the administration’s response are anticipated.

Story summarized from the original created by JW August • Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.

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