Takes on in-person emergency filing against president’s executive order. The Supreme Court has scheduled a rare May oral argument, extending its usual October to April argument season to…
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Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Illegal Aliens in Texas
The president’s administration has sought to deport violent criminal alien gang members. The Supreme Court issued a rare overnight order this past weekend temporarily blocking President Trump’s administration…
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Senator Schumer Invokes “Blue Slip” to Block Trump Attorney Nominees
Senate members can refuse support for nominees that would serve in their state. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his intent to retain his “blue slip” to block…
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Circuit Court Reverses Firing of Two Federal Employees
Independent agency heads are temporarily ordered to be reinstated. The District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that approved the firing of two…
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SEC Votes to End Defense of Climate Disclosure Rules
The commission files a letter withdrawing its defense in court. The Securities and Exchange Commission voted today to end its defense of disclosure requirements for climate-related risks and greenhouse…
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Group of State Attorneys General File Brief in Support of President’s Immigration Policy
They also support President Trump’s designation of gang leaders as terrorists. A group of state attorneys general (AG) filed an amicus brief with the Court of Appeals for…
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Former Special Counsel Drops Lawsuit Against Administration
He had also intended to pursue restoration for all federal probationary workers who have been laid off. The former head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the…
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White House Rescinds NEPA Policies
Circuit court of appeals already ruled the CEQ had no authority to regulate. President Donald Trump’s administration announced the rescission of federal regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy…
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Appellate Court Hears Case on Illegal Immigrants’ Right to Bear Arms
The assistant attorney highlights the “common thread of felons not abiding by the law.” The Seventh Court of Appeals heard arguments last week for a case examining whether…
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Appeals Court Blocks Transportation Department’s Airline Junk Fee Rule
The decision says the administration skipped the necessary company comment period. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a rule issued by President Biden’s administration that required airlines…
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