JUST IN: Rubio tells Judge Boasberg that there's no way to retrieve the 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies

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11. A judge can appoint people to do so.

"Yes, a judge absolutely can appoint someone, like private counsel or a special process server, to enforce a contempt order if regular law enforcement, such as sheriffs or marshals, are unwilling or unable to act, using mechanisms like Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 70 to have a court-appointed person perform the required act at the disobedient party's expense. This power ensures courts maintain authority, especially when dealing with government defiance or recalcitrant parties, allowing for appointment of private attorneys for criminal contempt or special individuals for civil enforcement. "