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politics2 days ago

Judicial pushback to Trump's sweeping executive moves signals constitutional stress

A year into Trump’s presidency, federal judges at the district, appellate, and Supreme Court levels have sharply criticized and sometimes blocked his expansive use of executive power, including deportations, foreign-prison detentions, and DEI-linked grant cuts. The rulings have labeled actions illegal, discriminatory, or beyond presidential authority, prompting warnings about the future of the rule of law, even as the Supreme Court has at times backed the administration, underscoring a deep, ongoing clash over constitutional limits.

politics2 months ago

Trump Announces SNAP Benefits Will Resume Only After Government Reopens

President Trump announced that SNAP food benefits will only be paid after the government shutdown ends, contradicting recent federal court rulings that require at least partial payments during shutdowns. The move affects 42 million Americans relying on SNAP, marking the first time shutdowns have disrupted this critical program. Despite increased spending and enrollment during Trump's administration and the COVID pandemic, recent years have seen a decline in SNAP expenditures and recipients, with the Biden administration updating the program to better reflect actual costs.

politics2 months ago

US courts order Trump to continue SNAP benefits amid shutdown

Two US federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue paying SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown, using emergency funds, despite the USDA's initial plans to halt distribution due to lack of funding. The courts emphasized that Congress intended for SNAP benefits to be funded even during funding lapses, and the administration was directed to report on whether it will pay full or reduced benefits. The decision is a critical lifeline for over 40 million Americans relying on food assistance amid ongoing political stalemate.

law3 months ago

Appeals Courts Reject Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Challenges

Multiple federal courts have blocked President Trump's attempt to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of illegal or temporary residents, with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirming the order cannot be enforced, and the case is likely headed to the Supreme Court, which has historically upheld the principle based on the 14th Amendment.

law3 months ago

Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Efforts to End Birthright Citizenship

A federal appeals court in Boston blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents in the country illegally, affirming that such children are protected under the 14th Amendment. The ruling adds to multiple legal setbacks for the administration's efforts, with the case now heading to the Supreme Court for a final decision.

politics5 months ago

Appeals Court Blocks Contempt Proceedings Against Trump Officials in Deportation Cases

A divided U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a district judge's criminal contempt order against the Trump administration for deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, citing concerns over judicial overreach and executive authority in foreign policy. The case involves the use of the Alien Enemies Act and highlights tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch, with the appellate court siding with the administration and criticizing the judge's actions.

politics6 months ago

Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling Marks a Major Win for Trump

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that lower courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions against presidential orders, a decision seen as a major win for Trump, particularly regarding his attempt to end birthright citizenship through executive action. The ruling limits judicial power to block executive policies and could impact future cases involving presidential authority and immigration policies.