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politics1 month ago

Courts Push Back on ICE Tactics as Metro Surge Overloads Minnesota Dockets

Minnesota federal judges, overwhelmed by hundreds of emergency immigration petitions tied to Operation Metro Surge, largely find ICE detained noncitizens without due process and even transferred detainees out of state, prompting weekend hearings and sharp judicial criticism. A Politico analysis shows nationwide pushback too: about 347 judges have rejected the detention policy in more than 2,400 cases, with only around 20 ruling for detention, underscoring a widening rift between the courts and the Trump administration.

Federal Courts Block Trump Citizenship Proof Requirements for Voter Registration
politics3 months ago

Federal Courts Block Trump Citizenship Proof Requirements for Voter Registration

President Trump faced multiple legal setbacks, including federal judges ordering the administration to continue funding food stamps during the shutdown and ruling that his proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting is unconstitutional. Additionally, the Justice Department sought 2020 election records from Georgia, and critics like Harrison Ford condemned Trump's climate policies. Other political developments included discussions on the filibuster and investigations into Trump's administration actions.

Judge Blocks Fourth Trump Executive Order Targeting Law Firms
law-and-politics8 months ago

Judge Blocks Fourth Trump Executive Order Targeting Law Firms

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey, marking the fourth such legal victory against his orders aimed at elite law firms, which have been deemed unconstitutional for violating First and Fifth Amendment rights. The rulings highlight the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law against executive overreach, with all four cases resulting in permanent injunctions against the orders.

"Trump's Legal Setbacks: Judge Rejects Dismissal Bids in Criminal Cases"
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Setbacks: Judge Rejects Dismissal Bids in Criminal Cases"

Former President Donald Trump faces setbacks as judges reject his attempts to dismiss criminal cases in Georgia and federal courts, with trials still a possibility. The delay strategy employed by Trump has been successful in prolonging pretrial litigation, and his arguments for presidential immunity are being considered in multiple cases. While a judge declined Trump's request to dismiss the federal classified documents case, she left open the possibility for him to use the argument in his defense at trial. In the Georgia election subversion case, the judge rejected the argument that Trump's alleged efforts were protected under the First Amendment, signaling a step forward for the prosecution.

"Legal Challenges Mount for Trump as Efforts to Dismiss Criminal Cases Face Setbacks"
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Legal Challenges Mount for Trump as Efforts to Dismiss Criminal Cases Face Setbacks"

Former President Donald Trump faces setbacks in his attempts to dismiss criminal cases against him, as judges in Georgia and federal courts reject his bids to have the cases thrown out. The prospect of the cases going to trial remains, with delays being a key part of Trump's strategy. The judges' rulings indicate that Trump's alleged actions are not protected under the First Amendment, and his claims of presidential immunity are being challenged. The legal battles continue as the cases move forward, with the possibility of trials in the near future.