All articles tagged with #judge ruling
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Guardian
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze billions in childcare and welfare funds for five Democratic-led states, citing lack of legal justification and immediate harm to low-income families, while the government claims the freeze is due to fraud concerns.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's administration from withholding federal funds for child care and social programs from five Democratic-led states, citing concerns over operational chaos and legal issues, while the government claimed the freeze was due to suspected benefits to undocumented immigrants.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
A federal judge ruled that subpoenas issued to New York Attorney General Letitia James by John Sarcone were invalid because he lacked lawful authority as acting U.S. attorney, highlighting issues with appointments of acting officials without proper confirmation or appointment procedures.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by NBC News
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end temporary protected status for South Sudanese immigrants in the U.S., citing potential harm and legal concerns, while the case is reviewed.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Guardian
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ruling that attempts to starve the agency of funds were unlawful and based on invalid legal reasoning, ensuring its operations continue amid ongoing legal battles.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CNBC
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, rejecting claims that it cannot legally do so, as the agency faces potential funding exhaustion and legal challenges to its operations.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Federal News Network
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking the security clearance of attorney Mark Zaid, citing political retribution and protecting legal representation for sensitive cases, marking a setback for Trump's efforts to use security clearances as a punitive tool.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by CNBC
A federal judge ruled that prosecutors must return evidence seized from Daniel Richman in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, but they can seek a new warrant to access the materials again, creating a potential hurdle for future charges against Comey.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
A federal judge ordered the release of over 600 individuals detained during Illinois immigration raids, challenging the Trump administration's efforts to detain and deport undocumented immigrants, amid ongoing legal and political tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by KSLTV.com
A Utah judge ruled that the state's lawmakers' map unfairly favored Republicans and selected a new map proposed by the League of Women Voters, prompting political controversy and a special legislative session.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A Utah judge rejected the Republican-drawn congressional map, favoring a Democratic-leaning district instead, which could improve Democrats' chances in the 2026 midterm elections and challenge GOP control in the state.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal judge has permanently blocked President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, ruling that the federal government exceeded its authority and that protests did not constitute a rebellion, thereby protecting state and local control over law enforcement.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
A U.S. District Judge in Chicago restricted the use of force by immigration agents after Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino admitted to lying about a rock-throwing incident used to justify tear gas deployment during protests, and video evidence contradicted DHS claims that Bovino was hit before using tear gas. The judge criticized the agents' use of force and highlighted violations of protesters' rights, while DHS plans to appeal the decision.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
A judge quashed a DOJ subpoena targeting QueerDoc, an online provider of information and referrals for gender-affirming care, citing concerns that the government’s actions aimed to eliminate such care under the guise of investigation, reflecting broader political and legal conflicts over transgender health services for minors.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A federal judge in Chicago has ordered immigration agents to wear body cameras following violent clashes with protesters, citing concerns over aggressive tactics and media reports. The decision aims to increase accountability amid heightened community monitoring and protests against immigration enforcement.