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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Supreme Court Allows Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act
The justices indicated that reviews of removals should be reviewed in the appropriate venue. The Supreme Court vacated the temporary restraining orders that D.C. District Judge Boasberg placed…
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Senator Calls for Investigation of District Judge
Judge Boasberg was not the emergency assignment judge for the Tren de Aragua case he took. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri announced an investigation into case assignments for…
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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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House Committee Takes Up SAVE Act on Voter ID
The committee is also taking up the No Rogue Rulings Act on judges’ universal injunctions. The House Rules Committee, chaired by Representative Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, is…
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