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law-and-policy19 days ago•3 min saved

Federal Judge Bars ICE from Arresting Immigrants at Court in Northern California

A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked ICE from making civil arrests at immigration courts in Northern California, citing concerns over the chilling effect on noncitizens' participation in removal proceedings and the potential for arbitrary detention. The ruling challenges recent policy reversals by the Biden administration and sets the stage for possible appellate and Supreme Court battles over courthouse arrests, with the decision currently limited to Northern California.

via Los Angeles Times|

#court-arrests #ice #immigration

politics21 days ago•3 min saved

Judge halts Trump attempt to revoke attorney's security clearance

A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to revoke the security clearance of attorney Mark Zaid, who represented whistleblowers, citing political retribution. The ruling prevents the enforcement of a presidential memorandum targeting Zaid and others, emphasizing judicial resistance to Trump's retribution tactics against political and legal adversaries.

via PBS|

#judicial-ruling #legal-setback #politics

politics21 days ago•2 min saved

Judge halts Trump attempt to revoke attorney's security clearance

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking the security clearance of attorney Mark Zaid, who was targeted as part of a broader effort to punish political adversaries, citing improper political retribution and protecting legal representation for sensitive cases.

via AP News|

#judicial-ruling #legal-battle #politics

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Full SNAP Funding Amid Legal Disputes

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund food stamps for 42 million Americans, criticizing the partial funding plan during the government shutdown, which is now the longest in history. The shutdown has led to flight reductions at major airports and ongoing political negotiations, while other news includes Nancy Pelosi's retirement, Elon Musk's massive compensation plan, and climate concerns at the COP30 summit.

via The Guardian|

#food-stamps #government-shutdown #judicial-ruling

law2 months ago•2 min saved

Judge Rules Education Department's Partisan Emails Unconstitutional

A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Department of Education violated employees' free speech rights by altering their out-of-office emails to blame Democratic Senators for the government shutdown, ordering the removal of such partisan messages.

via Reuters|

#email-messaging #federal-employees #free-speech

law2 months ago•2 min saved

Federal Judge Disqualifies Trump-Appointed US Attorney in California

A U.S. district judge in Honolulu disqualified Bilal Essayli from serving as the acting U.S. attorney for California's Central District due to his unlawful appointment without Senate approval, creating a leadership vacuum, though three indictments he signed remain valid.

via Reuters|

#bilal-essayli #california #federal-law

law2 months ago•4 min saved

Judge rules Trump-appointed LA U.S. attorney unlawfully serving

A federal judge in Hawaii ruled that Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli in Los Angeles is unlawfully serving in his role but allowed him to continue performing his duties as First Assistant U.S. Attorney. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges to the Trump administration's method of appointing federal prosecutors without Senate confirmation, with similar disputes occurring across the country. Essayli's tenure has been controversial, with some prosecutors quitting and debates over the legality of his appointment.

via Los Angeles Times|

#appointment-controversy #department-of-justice #federal-prosecutor

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Cameroon election tensions escalate amid protests and disputes

Cameroon's Constitutional Council dismissed election complaints and is set to announce official results, amid protests and claims of irregularities by opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who declared himself the winner. Tensions are high with fears of post-electoral violence in a country facing separatist and insurgency conflicts.

via BBC|

#cameroon #election #judicial-ruling

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Federal judge blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Portland

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s attempt to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, citing concerns over constitutional overreach and the preservation of civil-military boundaries, emphasizing that the protests did not warrant federal intervention and highlighting the importance of state sovereignty.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#federal-law #judicial-ruling #national-guard

law3 months ago•3 min saved

Judges Condemn Trump and GOP Officials for Targeting Pro-Palestine Activists and Protesters

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration, including Rubio and Noem, unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestine activists for deportation to suppress free speech, highlighting misuse of government powers and the importance of First Amendment protections.

via The Intercept|

#deportation #first-amendment #free-speech

law3 months ago•5 min saved

Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Pro-Palestinian Students and Protesters

A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration, specifically officials Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio, unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students for deportation to suppress their lawful speech, criticizing their actions and condemning the broader efforts to infringe on free speech rights. The judge also criticized President Trump for undermining constitutional values and praised the judiciary for resisting such infringements.

via CBS News|

#deportation #free-speech #judicial-ruling

law-and-politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Judge Criticizes Trump for Unlawful Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Students and Protesters

A federal judge criticized the Trump administration's suppression of free speech in a ruling supporting foreign students targeted for pro-Palestinian activism, condemning the administration's actions as an attempt to chill free expression and assembly, and highlighting concerns about the administration's broader retribution against dissent.

via NBC News|

#first-amendment #free-speech #judicial-ruling

law3 months ago•1 min saved

Judge Condemns Trump for Violating Free Speech and Targeting Pro-Palestinian Academics

A court has ruled that efforts by the Trump administration to deport pro-Palestinian academics are illegal, criticizing President Trump as a bully who undermines constitutional rights and highlighting the importance of courts in defending free speech. The judge also publicly condemned Trump's approach to governance and his misunderstanding of constitutional protections.

via Politico|

#deportation #free-speech #judicial-ruling

immigration4 months ago•5 min saved

Judge Declines to Intervene in Trump-era Ghana Deportations

A U.S. federal judge has ruled she cannot stop the deportation of five West African men to Ghana, despite concerns they face torture or persecution, highlighting the limits of judicial power in foreign policy and the use of third-country transfers to bypass U.S. legal protections.

via Newsweek|

#deportation #ghana #human-rights

law4 months ago•2 min saved

Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Ordered Mass Federal Employee Firings

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's mass firing of probationary federal employees was illegal because it was directed by the Office of Personnel Management rather than the individual agencies, leading to some reinstatements and legal consequences for the government.

via The New York Times|

#federal-employees #illegal-termination #judicial-ruling