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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Federal Judge Pauses CFPB Mass Firings
She expressed concern over the president’s administration’s attempt to dismantle the bureau. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson paused the effort of President Donald Trump’s administration to implement mass…
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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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Judge Blocks Labor Department from DEI Grant Screening
Justice Department spokesperson says they will continue to defend President Trump’s order “to end radical and wasteful government DEI programs.” U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly of Chicago issued…
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Federal Judge Blocks DOE Funding Cuts to Universities
The federal agency would have reduced spending by $400 million. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order against the Department of Energy (DOE) this past week,…
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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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President’s Administration Files Appeal of District Judge’s Contempt Threat
Judge Boasberg found “probable cause” to hold the administration in contempt for not returning planes containing deportees last month. President Donald Trump’s administration requested that the D.C. Circuit…
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House Passes Legislation Restricting Federal Judges from Nationwide Injunctions
The House majority has been concerned by judicial overreach blocking executive authority. The House passed the No Rogue Rulings Act on Wednesday, which seeks to limit the scope…
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Federal Judge Finds FEMA Funding Review Violates Previous Order
The Justice Department maintains that the agency is complying with his court order. District Judge John McConnell recently ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) violated his…
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Supreme Court Reverses District Court Order to Rehire of Federal Employees
District judge had ordered thousands of probationary workers be rehired as a lawsuit plays out. The Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s order to rehire thousands of fired…
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