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Judge Accuses Trump Admin of ‘End-Run’ on Deportation Protections to Ghana

Judge Accuses Trump Admin of ‘End-Run’ on Deportation Protections to Ghana

Judge Accuses Trump Admin of ‘End-Run’ on Deportation Protections to Ghana A federal judge recently accused the Trump administration of attempting an “end-run” around legal obligations designed to protect individuals fleeing persecution and torture. The accusation came after the deportation of a group of African migrants to Ghana, some of whom now face return to their home countries. U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an order requiring the U.S. government to provide an explanation by 9 p.m. EST on…

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Supreme Court Readies for Landmark Term Dominated by Trump Policies

Supreme Court Readies for Landmark Term Dominated by Trump Policies

Supreme Court Readies for Landmark Term Dominated by Trump Policies The Supreme Court is poised for a pivotal term beginning October 6, 2025, with an unprecedented number of cases challenging President Trump’s second-term policies expected to dominate the docket. Legal experts predict this term will significantly define the limits of executive power, with potential ramifications across the economy, immigration, and the structure of federal agencies. Among the most immediate cases, the high court announced Tuesday it will hear arguments in…

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Supreme Court’s Controversial Racial Profiling Ruling from Trump Era Resurfaces in Debate

Supreme Court’s Controversial Racial Profiling Ruling from Trump Era Resurfaces in Debate

Supreme Court’s Controversial Racial Profiling Ruling from Trump Era Resurfaces in Debate A Supreme Court decision from the Trump administration, which allowed law enforcement to consider race and ethnicity as factors in immigration stops, continues to draw criticism years after its initial ruling. The 6-3 vote, which set aside a Los Angeles judge’s temporary restraining order, permitted agents to stop and question individuals based in part on their race or apparent ethnicity, particularly Latinos suspected of being in the country…

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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 Court Upholds TPS for Venezuelans, Blocking Trump-Era Termination Efforts

Federal Court Upholds TPS for Venezuelans, Blocking Trump-Era Termination Efforts

Federal Court Upholds TPS for Venezuelans, Blocking Trump-Era Termination Efforts A federal appeals court has reaffirmed legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, effectively blocking the Trump administration’s previous attempts to end their temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States. The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that maintained TPS for Venezuelans while the legal challenge progressed. The ruling found that the then-Homeland Security Secretary…

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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 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 Expected to Be Detained by ICE Today as Attorney Cries Foul

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Expected to Be Detained by ICE Today as Attorney Cries Foul

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Expected to Be Detained by ICE Today as Attorney Cries Foul Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident previously wrongfully deported to El Salvador, is expected to be taken into ICE custody again today, Monday, August 25th. His attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, voiced strong concerns about the impending detention, stating there is no immediate need given Garcia is already under electronic monitoring by the U.S. Marshals Service. Garcia was released from criminal custody in Tennessee on Friday, August 22nd,…

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Abrego Garcia Attorneys Allege Coercion, Uganda Deportation Threat Ahead of Monday Deadline

Abrego Garcia Attorneys Allege Coercion, Uganda Deportation Threat Ahead of Monday Deadline

Abrego Garcia Attorneys Allege Coercion, Uganda Deportation Threat Ahead of Monday Deadline Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have accused the federal government of attempting to coerce their client into accepting a guilty plea by threatening to deport him to Uganda. These allegations were made in a filing on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just a day after Garcia’s release from criminal custody in Tennessee and transfer back to Maryland. According to his legal team, Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who was…

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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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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 Appeals Court Delivers New Setback to Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Challenge

Federal Appeals Court Delivers New Setback to Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Challenge

Federal Appeals Court Delivers New Setback to Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Challenge A federal appeals court has once again dealt a significant blow to former President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to unilaterally end birthright citizenship. This latest ruling reinforces the legal hurdles faced by the controversial proposal, which seeks to alter a fundamental interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The decision, issued today, stems from a long-running legal battle challenging the executive branch’s authority to modify citizenship rights without congressional action or…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Release Paused Amid Legal Battle and Trump Administration Criticism

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Release Paused Amid Legal Battle and Trump Administration Criticism

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Release Paused Amid Legal Battle and Trump Administration Criticism A federal magistrate judge has temporarily halted the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from federal custody, just hours after two separate judges ordered his freedom. U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes in the Middle District of Tennessee issued a 30-day pause on Abrego’s release, or until further court order, stating he ‘shall therefore remain in the custody of the United States Marshal.’ This pause was requested by both the…

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Federal Judge Halts Trump Admin Immigration Arrests Without Probable Cause in Southern California

Federal Judge Halts Trump Admin Immigration Arrests Without Probable Cause in Southern California

Federal Judge Halts Trump Admin Immigration Arrests Without Probable Cause in Southern California A federal judge on Friday delivered a significant blow to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement practices in Southern California, ruling that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been conducting stops and arrests in Los Angeles raids without probable cause. US District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, issued an order compelling DHS to cease detaining individuals based solely on their race,…

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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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US Deportations to South Sudan: A Look Back at a Controversial Trump-Era Policy

US Deportations to South Sudan: A Look Back at a Controversial Trump-Era Policy

US Deportations to South Sudan: A Look Back at a Controversial Trump-Era Policy In a controversial move during the Trump administration, the United States deported eight individuals to South Sudan following a protracted legal battle. This action, which saw the men initially diverted to Djibouti for several weeks, marked a significant moment in the administration’s efforts to expand deportations to third countries. Despite only one of the eight being a South Sudanese national – with the others hailing from Myanmar,…

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US Completes Controversial Deportation of Eight Men to War-Torn South Sudan After Supreme Court Battle

US Completes Controversial Deportation of Eight Men to War-Torn South Sudan After Supreme Court Battle

US Completes Controversial Deportation of Eight Men to War-Torn South Sudan After Supreme Court Battle The United States has finalized the controversial deportation of eight men to South Sudan, a nation currently under a State Department travel advisory due to “crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict.” The men, who had been held under guard for weeks at a U.S. military base in Djibouti, arrived in the war-torn country on Friday, July 4th, following a series of intense legal battles that reached…

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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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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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Supreme Court Stays Lower Court Ruling on Third-Country Deportations

Supreme Court Stays Lower Court Ruling on Third-Country Deportations

Supreme Court Stays Lower Court Ruling on Third-Country Deportations On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a stay on a lower court ruling that impacted the deportation of individuals to countries other than their own. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy for the District of Massachusetts, mandated that individuals facing deportation to a third country be granted a “credible fear” interview in their native language and at least 15 days to challenge their deportation. The case stemmed…

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Florida Attorney General Held in Contempt: An Analysis of the Legal Battle Over Immigration Law SB 1718

Florida Attorney General Held in Contempt: An Analysis of the Legal Battle Over Immigration Law SB 1718

Florida Attorney General Held in Contempt: An Analysis of the Legal Battle Over Immigration Law SB 1718 On Tuesday, a federal judge held Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in civil contempt for his actions regarding the state’s new immigration law, SB 1718. This ruling stems from Uthmeier’s defiance of a prior injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams, which temporarily blocked the enforcement of the law. The judge found Uthmeier’s arguments unconvincing and deemed his actions a clear violation…

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