All articles tagged with #due process
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration authorities to deport migrants to third countries without notice or a chance to object is unlawful, violating federal immigration law and due process; the ruling pauses for 15 days to allow an appeal.
A U.S. District Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai blocked ICE from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, ruling that due process requires warrants and an individualized risk assessment; the class-action suit led by Innovation Law Lab argues arrests were conducted under quotas and targeted people on their way to work, mirroring similar restrictions in Washington, D.C., and Colorado.
A federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction barring ICE from making warrantless arrests during immigration enforcement, unless agents have probable cause that the person is in the U.S. illegally and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained; the ruling comes in a proposed class-action led by Innovation Law Lab and cites past arrests and detentions, with the injunction remaining in effect as the case proceeds.
A Texas A&M senior English lecturer sues the university in federal court, alleging her firing last year over a classroom video about a student’s objection to a gender-identity lesson violated her First Amendment free-speech rights and due process. The university says the firing was upheld despite independent reviews finding no cause, and it will vigorously defend the suit. The case unfolds as Texas A&M moves to end its women’s and gender studies program and state policies tighten limits on classroom discussions of gender and race.
A federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting ICE from arresting people in the state without warrants unless there’s a likelihood of escape, ruling in a class-action challenge to DHS enforcement practices. The decision followed evidence that agents conducted immigration sweeps and detained individuals—sometimes on private property—without warrants or escape-risk determinations, including testimony from a plaintiff who was held for weeks despite a valid work permit, and a ruling underscoring the need for restraint and due process in immigration enforcement.
Activist-lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha were arrested in Islamabad on their way to a district court appearance in a high-profile tweets case, triggering swift condemnations from opposition leaders, human rights groups, journalists, and legal figures who warn of state overreach and demand their immediate release, a transparent probe, and adherence to due process and constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court signaled skepticism toward President Trump's bid to abruptly fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook without a formal hearing, underscoring the Fed's independence and raising questions about the scope of presidential removal power and the need for due process. The case could redefine how courts review attempts to remove Fed governors, with justices debating whether removal requires 'for cause' justification or more due process than Cook received.
During oral arguments, the Supreme Court signaled skepticism of Trump’s authority to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook and pressed the administration on due-process and judicial review, suggesting protection for Federal Reserve independence; with Powell’s attendance underscoring the stakes, a fast ruling could shape the scope of presidential removal power and the Fed’s autonomy.
One day after U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan ordered the release of Garrison Gibson, a Liberian Minnesotan, federal immigration agents re-arrested him at an immigration office check-in in Minneapolis; the judge ruled the initial raid unlawful for lacking a warrant and proper notice, and Gibson’s attorney described the re-arrest as a constitutional violation. DHS says Minnesota arrests have topped 2,500 since late November as part of a sweeping enforcement push. Gibson, who had an order of supervision after a 2008 drug conviction that was dismissed, remains in detention; his wife and 9-year-old child were home during the raid.
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell praised Sen. Mark Kelly's lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a retirement-grade determination tied to Kelly's statements, calling it 'Lawfare For Dummies.' The suit argues the Pentagon violated due process by reopening or altering Kelly's retirement consequences after his post-retirement political remarks, and Kelly says he's defending constitutional rights and veterans' ability to speak out.
A U.S. federal judge ordered the Trump administration to submit plans to provide hearings or facilitate the return of over 200 migrants deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison under the Alien Enemies Act, citing violations of due process and the need for fair contest of their designation as members of a criminal gang.
A recent Alabama court ruling has temporarily halted NCAA enforcement actions against former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt, raising concerns that the NCAA's disciplinary system, especially its 'show cause' penalties, may be fundamentally challenged due to procedural unfairness and legal vulnerabilities, potentially threatening the NCAA's authority in enforcing rules.
A college freshman, Lucia Lopez Belloza, was deported from the US to Honduras despite a court order preventing her removal, raising concerns about due process and legal violations in her case.
Vance defends a U.S. airstrike off Venezuela that killed 11 suspected smugglers, citing national security needs over due process concerns, amid criticism from lawmakers and legal experts questioning its legality and setting a potentially dangerous precedent.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's efforts to expand expedited deportations of migrants in the U.S. interior, citing concerns over due process rights and setting back the administration's plans for rapid deportations.