Federal courts across the country are increasingly questioning the legality and constitutionality of certain deportations by the Trump administration, even when they appear lawful on paper, as more judges rule and contradict one another.

Last week, four high-profile deportation cases sparked rebukes from federal judges against President Donald Trump and his deportation plans, painting a complex picture of an immigration system where law enforcement priorities clash with due process rights and judicial authority. Ultimately, it can become difficult to ascertain when judges are overreaching or when an administration’s mistake must be remedied amid the chaotic web of conflicting decisions.