A U.S. district court judge has temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, until November 7, amid ongoing legal disputes over the legality of the federal government's efforts to send troops to manage protests and protect federal facilities.
A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with layoffs of about 4,000 federal employees during the government shutdown, citing concerns of political retribution and unlawful agency actions, while the case continues.
A federal judge in San Francisco has indefinitely blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown, citing likely legal violations and political motivations, as labor unions challenge the layoffs and cuts to social programs amid ongoing political negotiations.
Federal employees are facing a second round of layoffs and furloughs amid the ongoing government shutdown, causing significant financial and emotional distress, with some receiving multiple RIF notices and fearing loss of health coverage and income, despite a court temporarily blocking many of these layoffs.
The Supreme Court declined Google's request to block court-mandated changes to the Google Play Store following a legal victory by Epic Games, requiring Google to allow third-party app stores, share app catalogs, and permit alternative payment methods, with some provisions set to take effect soon. Google plans to continue its legal appeal, while Epic Games celebrates the decision that could increase competition and user choice in app payments.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook while her lawsuit challenging her removal is ongoing, citing concerns over the violation of the Fed's independence and the 'for cause' removal provisions. The case highlights tensions over presidential influence on Fed appointments and dismissals.
A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of hundreds of Guatemalan children, citing legal protections for unaccompanied minors and concerns over their rights to due process, amid a controversial deportation effort by the Trump administration.
A federal judge in Manhattan blocked the Trump administration from enforcing sanctions on U.S. law professors working with the ICC, citing First Amendment rights and ruling that the sanctions violate constitutional protections, allowing the professors to continue their support for the ICC's investigations.
A Texas federal court temporarily blocked a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, citing potential violations of the First Amendment and concerns over religious coercion, with the state planning to appeal the decision.
A fourth court has blocked President Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship nationwide, siding with immigrant rights advocates and highlighting ongoing legal battles over the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and the scope of judicial authority following a Supreme Court ruling.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from reallocating over $4 billion in FEMA disaster mitigation funds, citing potential harm to flood-prone areas and questioning the legality of ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which provides critical funding for disaster resilience projects.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has replaced key staff members at HHS amid ongoing tensions and legal challenges related to his agency restructuring efforts, including a court order halting further agency reorganization and layoffs.
Harvard University is in legal conflict with the Trump administration over efforts to revoke visas and restrict foreign students, with a judge considering a preliminary injunction to protect international students' enrollment amid ongoing government resistance and visa challenges.
Agencies are prepared to swiftly implement layoffs and reorganizations if a court lifts the current injunction blocking such actions, with some departments like Interior and USDA ready to proceed immediately, while others remain paused due to ongoing legal challenges.
A US federal judge has issued an injunction to block the Trump administration's efforts to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, amid legal battles and accusations of retaliation against the university for its independence and research funding cuts. The move has caused significant concern among students and faculty, with the administration backtracking from immediate revocation but maintaining serious allegations against Harvard.