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Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Unaccompanied Guatemalan Minors, Blasts Administration’s Rationale

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Unaccompanied Guatemalan Minors, Blasts Administration’s Rationale

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Unaccompanied Guatemalan Minors, Blasts Administration’s Rationale A federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction, effectively halting the Trump administration’s efforts to deport unaccompanied minors to Guatemala. The significant ruling comes just 18 days after government officials attempted to remove dozens of children, many roused from their beds in the middle of the night, on planes bound for their home country. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sharply criticized the administration’s claims that these deportations were…

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Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional

Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional

Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional A federal judge has delivered a significant legal victory to Harvard University, ruling that the Trump administration acted unconstitutionally by freezing over $2.6 billion in research funding. The decision, handed down by United States District Judge Allison D. Burroughs, strikes down the freeze in its entirety, finding it to be retaliation for protected speech. Judge Burroughs granted Harvard a summary judgment on core constitutional grounds, determining that…

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Federal Judge Blocks Presidential Use of National Guard for California Law Enforcement

Federal Judge Blocks Presidential Use of National Guard for California Law Enforcement

Federal Judge Blocks Presidential Use of National Guard for California Law Enforcement A federal judge has issued a significant ruling, stipulating that President Trump cannot deploy the National Guard in California to enforce state laws or conduct arrests. This decision marks a crucial limitation on federal executive power concerning the use of state military forces within their own borders. The judgment clarifies the scope of presidential authority, reinforcing the principle that the National Guard, while a federal reserve, operates primarily…

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Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Nationwide Fast-Track Deportation Expansion

Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Nationwide Fast-Track Deportation Expansion

Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Nationwide Fast-Track Deportation Expansion A federal judge has delivered a significant blow to the Trump administration’s immigration policies, issuing an order on Friday that blocks the nationwide expansion of fast-track deportations. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb ruled that the administration’s effort, known as expedited removal, likely violates the due process rights of migrants. The ruling indefinitely postpones a January directive that sought to extend expedited removal — previously limited to border areas and recent arrivals…

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Federal Judge Blocks Kari Lake’s Unilateral Attempt to Fire Voice of America Director

Federal Judge Blocks Kari Lake’s Unilateral Attempt to Fire Voice of America Director

Federal Judge Blocks Kari Lake’s Unilateral Attempt to Fire Voice of America Director A federal judge ruled on Thursday, August 22, that Trump administration official Kari Lake cannot unilaterally fire Michael Abramowitz, the director of Voice of America (VOA), asserting that her attempt to do so violates federal law. The decision from U.S. Senior District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth underscores the legal requirement for Lake to have the explicit backing of a Congressional advisory panel to insulate the international…

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amid Asylum Battle

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amid Asylum Battle

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amid Asylum Battle A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction, blocking the Trump administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia until at least early October. This critical ruling provides a reprieve in a high-profile immigration case that has seen Garcia, previously wrongly deported, facing new threats of removal. Garcia’s legal team recently filed an emergency motion to reopen his immigration case, seeking asylum. The latest judicial intervention comes after a tumultuous…

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Federal Court Upholds Block on Trump-Era ‘Sanctuary City’ Funding Cuts

Federal Court Upholds Block on Trump-Era ‘Sanctuary City’ Funding Cuts

Federal Court Upholds Block on Trump-Era ‘Sanctuary City’ Funding Cuts A U.S. District Judge has reaffirmed a preliminary injunction, preventing the former Trump administration from withholding federal funds from dozens of cities and counties due to their ‘sanctuary’ policies. The ruling, issued late Friday, extends protections to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and 30 other jurisdictions, building on an earlier order that safeguarded cities like San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. U.S. District Judge William Orrick, who initially issued the injunction,…

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Federal Judge Orders Closure of Notorious ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility

Federal Judge Orders Closure of Notorious ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility

Federal Judge Orders Closure of Notorious ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility A federal judge in Miami issued a significant ruling late on Thursday, ordering the immediate closure of the Trump administration’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility within 60 days. The judge also stipulated that no new detainees are to be admitted to the site while it is being wound down. District Court Judge Kathleen Williams’s decision expands on a temporary restraining order issued two weeks prior, which had already halted…

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Federal Judge Rules Alina Habba’s New Jersey US Attorney Appointment Unlawful

Federal Judge Rules Alina Habba’s New Jersey US Attorney Appointment Unlawful

Federal Judge Rules Alina Habba’s New Jersey US Attorney Appointment Unlawful A federal judge has delivered a significant blow to the Trump administration, ruling that former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey since last month. U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann declared on Thursday that Habba’s term as interim U.S. attorney officially ended in July, asserting that the administration’s “novel series of legal and personnel moves” to retain her without Senate…

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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms; State Vows Appeal

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms; State Vows Appeal

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms; State Vows Appeal AUSTIN, Texas – A federal district court in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction, effectively halting a new state law that would have required public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. U.S. District Court Judge Fred Biery’s ruling on Wednesday prevents Senate Bill 10 from taking effect as scheduled on September 1, citing likely violations of both the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of…

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Federal Judge Overturns Trump-Era DEI Directives in Education

Federal Judge Overturns Trump-Era DEI Directives in Education

Federal Judge Overturns Trump-Era DEI Directives in Education A federal judge has recently invalidated two directives from the Trump administration that sought to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the nation’s schools and universities. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland, found that the Education Department exceeded its authority by threatening to withhold federal funding from educational institutions continuing with DEI initiatives. This decision follows a motion for summary judgment filed by the American…

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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Under Fire: Judge Demands Clarity Amid Rights Violation Claims

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Under Fire: Judge Demands Clarity Amid Rights Violation Claims

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Under Fire: Judge Demands Clarity Amid Rights Violation Claims A federal judge in Miami has pushed for greater clarity in the contentious legal battle surrounding the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. U.S. District Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, yesterday declined to issue an immediate restraining order but demanded civil rights attorneys refile their complaint as a request for a preliminary injunction, setting an in-person court hearing for August…

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Federal Judge Upholds Illinois ‘Sanctuary’ Policies, Dismissing Trump-Era Lawsuit

Federal Judge Upholds Illinois ‘Sanctuary’ Policies, Dismissing Trump-Era Lawsuit

Federal Judge Upholds Illinois ‘Sanctuary’ Policies, Dismissing Trump-Era Lawsuit A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that aimed to block several “sanctuary policies” in Illinois. These state laws restrict local officials from assisting federal immigration authorities in detainment operations. In a comprehensive 64-page decision, U.S. District Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins, a Joe Biden appointee, granted Illinois’ motion to dismiss the case. Judge Jenkins determined that the United States lacked the standing to sue over the…

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Federal Judge Halts Biden Admin’s Effort to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

Federal Judge Halts Biden Admin’s Effort to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

Federal Judge Halts Biden Admin’s Effort to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports A federal judge has ruled that medical debt can remain on Americans’ credit reports, effectively overturning a key policy by the Biden administration aimed at easing the financial burden on millions. U.S. District Court of Texas’ Eastern District Judge Sean Jordan delivered the decision last week, dealing a significant blow to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB, a federal banking and financial services watchdog, had…

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Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Asylum Ban at Southern Border

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Asylum Ban at Southern Border

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Asylum Ban at Southern Border A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has blocked the Trump administration’s policy restricting migrants from seeking asylum after crossing the southern border. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss issued a 128-page order on Wednesday, asserting that President Donald Trump cannot “adopt an alternative immigration system” and has exceeded his legal authority. The ruling comes after Trump’s executive order in January, which declared the situation at the southern border an “invasion of America”…

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