The judge stated no additional information is in the transcripts. New York District Court Judge Paul Engelmayer denied the Justice Department’s request to unseal the transcripts from the…
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Federal Judge Issues 14 Day Pause on “Alligator Alcatraz” Construction
She determined that construction began without hearings, comments, or environmental studies. District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered a 14-day pause on the construction of “Alligator Alcatraz,” ruling this past…
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State Department Opens Investigation into Harvard Student Visa Program
Secretary Rubio says the review is to ensure the program aligns with the nation’s interests. The State Department announced this week that it is opening an investigation into…
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FCC Removes Nearly 3,000 Words of Obsolete Rules in Deregulatory Push
Among them, court-invalidated net neutrality measures and defunct interconnection rules were eliminated to reduce provider burdens. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the removal of nearly 3,000…
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Supreme Court Lift Injunction Against Education Department Layoffs
The legal challenge continues to play out in lower courts. The Supreme Court issued an unsigned decision this past week setting aside a lower court ruling that blocked…
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IRS Says Pastors Endorsing Political Candidates Should Not Lose Tax-Exempt Status
The agency filed a supporting brief with Christian broadcasters requesting a Johnson Amendment override. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) submitted a court filing last week with the National…
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District Judge Issues Block on Birthright Citizenship Restrictions
The Supreme Court previously restricted nationwide injunctions against presidential policies and had permitted President Trump’s limitations on birthright citizenship. New Hampshire District Judge Joseph Laplante issued a new…
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Federal Judge Blocks Asylum Ban at U.S. Southern Border
An administration official said the government will appeal and points out the lack of authority of a district judge to stop the administration from securing the U.S. border.…
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Supreme Court Rules Illegal Criminal Migrants can be Deported to South Sudan
Upholds its previous stay that blocked the president’s administration from deportations to third-party countries. The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order last week overturning a lower court’s decision…
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Federal Judge Blocks President’s Attempt to End Union Bargaining
He blocked the implementation as the case proceeds. District Judge James Donato blocked the implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order to eliminate collective bargaining for federal workers.…
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