Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibitedDomain Status: clientHold https://icann.org/epp#clientHoldDomain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibitedDomain Status: clientUpdateProhibited
Is this what is fundamentally screwed up?
Yes, I think so. The registrar gkg.net put the domain on hold and won't allow changes until their grievance is resolved.