So for those of us who do not have a legal background, can someone translate this? It seems to me that ATF specificly violated a court order. Doesnt’ that normally lead to some kind of action? Someone being fined or going to jail?
The Court initially issued a restraining order saying that BATFE couldn't seize Ares' property, pending Ares' motion for an injunction. The judge later amended that order to say they could seize it as part of a legitimate law enforcement action. Still later, a judge (not clear if it's the same one) issued a search warrant. BATFE executed the search warrant and seized a batch of stuff. Both sides now agree that the motion for an injunction is moot (there's nothing to enjoin because the search already happened.)