All articles tagged with #court decision
A federal judge has ordered the government to restore funding for the $16 billion New York–New Jersey rail tunnel project, with construction already underway in Manhattan and the goal of expanding bi-state rail capacity.
A Virginia circuit court blocked Democrats’ plan to redraw the state’s congressional map this year, ruling they bypassed proper procedures to approve a constitutional amendment and failed to meet notice and voting requirements in a special-session move; the ruling, if upheld on appeal, could prevent the mid-decade redistricting and potentially cost Democrats up to four seats in the 2026 midterms; Republicans hailed it as upholding the rule of law, while Democrats pledged to appeal and press ahead with map changes.
A federal judge declined to block the Department of Homeland Security's policy granting lawmakers access to ICE facilities, leaving the policy in place as litigation proceeds.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Kim Davis to overturn its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, affirming the ruling despite dissenting opinions from some justices.
Jimmy Kimmel criticized President Trump for threatening to cut food benefits to millions of Americans despite a court order, highlighting the cruelty of such actions and suggesting it reflects poorly on Trump's family.
A Polish court has blocked the extradition of a suspect related to the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany, highlighting ongoing legal and geopolitical issues surrounding the case.
Protests at an ICE facility in Portland are ongoing, with demonstrators maintaining a peaceful tone as a court considers the legality of Trump's troop deployment, reflecting a shift in the protest atmosphere.
At least 600 CDC employees are receiving permanent termination notices following a court ruling that protected some employees from layoffs, but not others, amid a broader agency overhaul and ongoing legal disputes.
A federal judge in New York has denied the DOJ's request to unseal grand jury materials from Jeffrey Epstein's criminal case, despite ongoing interest in the investigation into the financier and sex offender.
President Trump has called for the unsealing of grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, but the process is complex and involves court approval, redactions, and legal considerations, making the release of new information uncertain and potentially delayed for months.
Eric Adams lost a lawsuit against the Campaign Finance Board over public matching funds due to procedural issues and a dismissed federal bribery case, but his team remains optimistic about securing the funds in the future.
A South Korean court has approved the arrest of former President Yoon, who was removed from office in April after impeachment. Yoon's legal team questioned his detention, which could last months if he faces additional charges, potentially leading to a lengthy period in custody and further legal proceedings.
A proposed FTC rule aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions and memberships has been blocked by a federal appeals court due to procedural errors, just before its scheduled implementation. The rule would have required clear disclosures and easy cancellation processes for auto-renewals and free trials, but the court found the FTC failed to conduct a necessary preliminary economic impact analysis. The FTC is also preparing for a trial against Amazon over alleged unenforceable Prime enrollments.
Cristina Kirchner, the former Argentine president, has been granted house arrest following her conviction for corruption, with the court citing security concerns and her age, and ordered her to wear an ankle monitor and submit a list of contacts and visitors.
Romania's constitutional court has annulled the first round of the 2024 presidential election, which was narrowly won by far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, due to allegations of Russian interference. The decision halts the scheduled runoff between Georgescu and centrist Elena Lasconi and requires a restart of the electoral process. The annulment follows a recount order and concerns over cyber-attacks linked to Russia, prompting warnings from the US about potential impacts on security cooperation with Romania.