Contempt Probe Ends After Court Ruling
Circuit Judges Neomi Rao and Justin Walker called probe 'intrusive' and 'abuse of discretion'.
Judge Michelle Childs dissented, emphasizing executive branch accountability.
Court ruled Trump administration had clear right to terminate proceedings after Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem identified as decision-maker.
Ruling forces legal dead end for inquiry into willful government misconduct.
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