All articles tagged with #federal court
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The New York Times
Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan leader, pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy in a Manhattan court, asserting he is a 'prisoner of war' rather than a criminal, and claiming the recent raid was a military operation, not law enforcement.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Axios
A federal appeals court in California ruled that the state's ban on openly carrying guns in most public places is unconstitutional, citing a recent Supreme Court decision and the Second Amendment, effectively striking down the law that restricted open carry for most residents.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by statnews.com
The Trump administration's move to cut NIH grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion is being reconsidered after a legal settlement, allowing the agency to review previously frozen or denied applications without the influence of political directives, though future projects may face increased scrutiny.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Education Week
A federal judge in San Diego ruled that parents have a constitutional right to be informed if their child is transgender and that schools cannot hide this information from parents, banning school employees from misleading or withholding gender-related information from parents without student consent. The decision, which is being appealed, emphasizes parental involvement and the rights of teachers to inform parents, while critics argue it could harm transgender students' safety and well-being.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by The Colorado Sun
A federal judge in Denver has temporarily blocked Colorado's law requiring retailers to post air quality warnings on gas stoves, citing potential First Amendment violations and scientific controversy over health impacts, leaving the law unenforceable pending further legal proceedings.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by NPR
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. has allowed over 2,000 National Guard troops to remain in the city while it reviews the legality of President Trump's deployment, which could last until at least February 2026. The ruling also questions the constitutionality of deploying out-of-state National Guard troops to other states without their governors' consent, highlighting ongoing legal disputes over military deployments in Democratic-led cities. Meanwhile, troops in Los Angeles have been withdrawn following a court order.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by AP News
A federal judge in Washington D.C. has blocked the Trump administration from conducting widespread immigration arrests without warrants or probable cause, citing violations of immigration law and civil liberties, and ordered documentation of probable cause for any future warrantless arrests.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of Education Department employees by replacing their personalized out-of-office emails with partisan messages blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, ordering the department to restore or remove the messages.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, citing lack of evidence for a rebellion or danger that justified such action under federal law. The ruling allows troops to remain under federal control for 14 days but emphasizes that the deployment exceeded presidential authority, leading to ongoing legal disputes and appeals.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully used Education Department employees' email accounts to send partisan messages blaming Democratic Senators during the government shutdown, violating employees' rights and the principle of nonpartisanship in the civil service.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
A federal court ordered the Education Department to stop using employee email messages that contained partisan political language blaming Democrats for a government shutdown, citing First Amendment violations and emphasizing that civil servants cannot be used as political spokespeople.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
The Trump administration has requested an emergency pause from a federal appeals court on a judge's order to fully fund SNAP benefits amid a government shutdown, arguing it cannot access additional funds due to congressional failure, which has led to partial benefits being issued and concerns over food security for recipients.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November, criticizing the partial payments that risk leaving millions hungry amid the government shutdown, with the administration given a deadline to comply.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNBC
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November by Friday, rejecting its plan to partially fund the program during the government shutdown, citing the risk of hunger and suffering among 42 million Americans.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
A federal judge in Virginia ordered prosecutors to produce grand jury materials and seized evidence in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, citing concerns over the Justice Department's approach of 'indict first, investigate later,' and highlighting procedural irregularities in the investigation.