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Federal Judge Tosses Trump’s $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against NYT, Penguin Random House

Federal Judge Tosses Trump’s $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against NYT, Penguin Random House

Federal Judge Tosses Trump’s $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against NYT, Penguin Random House A federal judge on Friday dismissed former President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Penguin Random House, labeling the complaint as “decidedly improper and impermissible.” U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday struck the complaint, granting Trump’s legal team 28 days to refile their lawsuit in a procedurally compliant manner. Judge Merryday, in a sharp four-page ruling, stated that the complaint “unmistakably and…

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Expanded Fast-Track Deportation Plan

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Expanded Fast-Track Deportation Plan

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Expanded Fast-Track Deportation Plan A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction, blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to significantly expand the speedy deportation of undocumented migrants detained within the United States. This ruling represents a considerable setback for President Donald Trump’s stated goal of rapidly removing a million individuals annually during his second term. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, a Biden nominee, questioned the administration’s expanded use of the federal expedited removal statute, suggesting it…

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Expanded Fast-Track Deportations Nationwide

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Expanded Fast-Track Deportations Nationwide

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Expanded Fast-Track Deportations Nationwide A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s efforts to significantly expand the speedy deportation of undocumented migrants across the United States. The ruling, issued on Friday, marks a substantial setback for President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to dramatically increase deportations during his second term. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plan to…

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Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Three Ex-Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Case

Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Three Ex-Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Case

Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Three Ex-Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Case MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A federal judge has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers previously convicted in connection with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman issued the order this week for Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, who were found guilty in October 2024 of federal obstruction of justice charges. The decision comes after defense lawyers successfully…

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Judge Orders Kari Lake to Testify Under Oath in Voice of America Dispute

Judge Orders Kari Lake to Testify Under Oath in Voice of America Dispute

Judge Orders Kari Lake to Testify Under Oath in Voice of America Dispute A senior federal judge has ordered Trump administration official Kari Lake to submit to questioning under oath as part of ongoing litigation concerning her efforts to dismantle Voice of America. The judge, U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth, stated that Lake was “verging on contempt of court” for her repeated failure to provide information regarding her intentions for the federally funded international broadcaster. The court mandates…

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Federal Court Intervenes, Halting Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Controversial Deportation to Uganda

Federal Court Intervenes, Halting Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Controversial Deportation to Uganda

Federal Court Intervenes, Halting Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Controversial Deportation to Uganda A federal court in Maryland has intervened, issuing an order to halt the immediate deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, just hours after he was taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Monday, August 25, 2025. The dramatic development follows a new lawsuit filed by Abrego Garcia’s attorneys challenging his confinement and the controversial plan to deport him to the East African nation. Abrego Garcia, a…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Charges, Allege ‘Vindictive Prosecution’

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Charges, Allege ‘Vindictive Prosecution’

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Charges, Allege ‘Vindictive Prosecution’ Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador before being returned to the U.S. to face smuggling charges, have formally moved a federal judge in Nashville to dismiss his indictment. In a filing made Tuesday, the defense asserts the charges represent a “vindictive and selective prosecution” by the Trump administration. Abrego Garcia’s legal team argues the prosecution is a direct reprisal for his successful challenge…

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Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Case: Suspect Vance Boelter Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court

Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Case: Suspect Vance Boelter Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court

Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Case: Suspect Vance Boelter Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court Vance Luther Boelter, 58, of Green Isle, Minnesota, has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges related to the June assassination of Minnesota’s House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as the attempted murder of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dulce Foster on Thursday, waiving the reading of his six-count indictment. The plea comes after a…

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Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida’s Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Center

Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida’s Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Center

Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida’s Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Center A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction, ordering an immediate halt to construction at a contentious immigration detention center located deep within the Florida Everglades. The facility, controversially dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” faces a stop to further building after environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe successfully argued that its development violated critical environmental protection laws. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams heard arguments this past Wednesday, where plaintiffs contended that…

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Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial

Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial

Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial A federal judge has ruled that Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump last year, can represent himself during his upcoming trial. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon approved Routh’s request on Thursday, though she mandated that court-appointed attorneys remain as standby counsel. The decision comes after federal public defenders sought to withdraw from the case, citing an “irreconcilably broken” attorney-client relationship due to…

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Federal Judge Halts Indiscriminate Immigration Stops and Arrests in California

Federal Judge Halts Indiscriminate Immigration Stops and Arrests in California

Federal Judge Halts Indiscriminate Immigration Stops and Arrests in California A federal judge has issued an emergency order instructing the Trump administration to cease indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests across seven California counties, including Los Angeles. The ruling comes after immigrant advocacy groups filed a lawsuit alleging the administration systematically targets individuals based on their race during its ongoing immigration crackdown. U.S. District Court Judge Maame E. Frimpong’s order also specifically bars the federal government from restricting attorney access at…

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Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues

Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues

Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an individual facing human smuggling charges and alleged ties to the MS-13 gang, will remain in federal custody following a recent ruling by a Tennessee federal judge. The decision, made on Monday, comes after Abrego Garcia’s legal team requested his continued detention due to “contradictory statements” from federal authorities regarding his potential deportation. The defense lawyers expressed concerns that Abrego Garcia could be deported before his trial concludes,…

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Kilmar Ábrego García’s Release Halted Amid Legal Uncertainty, Controversial Witness Deal Unveiled

Kilmar Ábrego García’s Release Halted Amid Legal Uncertainty, Controversial Witness Deal Unveiled

Kilmar Ábrego García’s Release Halted Amid Legal Uncertainty, Controversial Witness Deal Unveiled A federal judge in Nashville has paused the planned release of Kilmar Ábrego García, who faces human smuggling charges, following urgent requests from his attorneys. The legal team has asked the court to keep Ábrego García detained, citing ‘contradictory statements’ from the administration regarding his potential re-deportation upon release. This move highlights deep distrust in the Justice Department’s assurances. The latest developments come as court records reveal a…

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US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case

US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case

US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case The United States government has unveiled plans to initiate a new round of removal proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran immigrant whose mistaken deportation earlier this year sparked a high-profile legal outcry. Federal prosecutors informed a Maryland judge that the government intends to deport Abrego Garcia to a “third country,” explicitly not El Salvador, where he was previously sent. While the Department of Justice lawyer, Jonathan…

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