All articles tagged with #administrative stay
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roberts, temporarily allowed the Trump administration to pause billions in foreign aid payments, including funds for global health and HIV programs, amid ongoing legal disputes over the administration's authority to withhold or rescind the funds without congressional approval.
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed President Trump to keep Rebecca Kelly Slaughter off the FTC payroll while reviewing his emergency appeal to fire her, amidst ongoing legal disputes over her removal and broader questions about presidential authority over independent agencies.
The Texas Supreme Court's use of an "administrative stay" to block a lower court ruling in an abortion case has raised questions about its legal legitimacy. Unlike federal courts, Texas courts do not have a specific provision for an "administrative stay" in their rules of appellate procedure. The term "administrative stay" is typically used in federal courts to issue immediate orders at the beginning of a case, but it lacks legal significance. The Texas Supreme Court's adoption of this term may disrupt the balance of power within the Texas judiciary, and its use should be approached cautiously to ensure it aligns with the state's constitutional framework.