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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.
California has enacted a law banning law enforcement officers from covering their faces, with exceptions, aiming to curb anonymous federal agents involved in immigration raids. The Trump administration is suing to block the law, citing federal supremacy and safety concerns for agents. Legal experts suggest the law may face significant challenges in court due to longstanding federal immunity principles and constitutional considerations.
Montana's Supreme Court dismissed a misconduct case against Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who was accused of violating conduct rules by attacking the judiciary over a law that increased the governor's power to fill judicial vacancies, but the court found procedural issues and issued a public admonition instead.
Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the importance of judicial independence and the Constitution in a historical-focused report, subtly addressing current partisan conflicts and the judiciary's role amid recent political tensions, especially relating to former President Trump.
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to continue withholding Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood and similar health centers while ongoing lawsuits challenge the cuts, which were enacted through legislation in July. Several states and organizations have filed lawsuits, with some being dismissed or put on hold, and others continuing to fight for restored funding. The decision underscores ongoing legal battles over healthcare access and federal funding for reproductive health services.
Jared Smith, a former Tampa judge ousted in 2022, did not make the final list for the Florida Supreme Court vacancy, which was filled with candidates sharing conservative judicial philosophies like originalism and textualism, reflecting Governor DeSantis's influence on the court's ideological shift.
A lawsuit in Ohio alleges corruption in the allocation of $600 million in unclaimed funds for Browns stadium, accusing lawmakers of favoritism towards Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam, who are also involved in political donations and a controversial anti-gerrymandering campaign. A judge has temporarily halted the transfer of funds amid legal challenges claiming the process violates property rights and due process.
The DOJ has uncovered over a million additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, delaying their public release and prompting criticism from lawmakers who accuse the agency of withholding information and violating transparency laws, amid ongoing investigations and political controversy.
The Supreme Court blocked President Trump from deploying the National Guard into cities, raising questions about his potential use of the Insurrection Act to deploy the military domestically, a move that remains legally and politically complex and controversial.
The Supreme Court declined to allow President Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, upholding a lower court order that temporarily barred such action, marking a setback for Trump's immigration and law enforcement policies amid ongoing legal challenges and opposition from Illinois officials.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's request to pause a ruling that prevents the deployment of Texas National Guard troops in Illinois, marking a legal setback for the administration's efforts to mobilize troops in the state amid political disagreements.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argues that Governor Abbott’s designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization does not apply to its local Texas chapters, claiming the proclamation targets only the national group and that the local chapters cannot sue due to lack of legal action and sovereign immunity.
The Justice Department has sued Washington, DC, over its law banning the registration of semi-automatic guns like the AR-15, claiming it violates the Second Amendment. The lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions between federal and local authorities regarding gun rights and regulations, especially amid recent shootings and increased federal presence in the city.
The DOJ is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss cases against James Comey and Letitia James due to their appointments being deemed unlawful, highlighting ongoing legal and political conflicts within the department and efforts to continue prosecuting these figures despite judicial setbacks.
The US Justice Department restored a photo featuring Donald Trump from Epstein files after determining it posed no risk to victims, amid controversy over initial removal and concerns about transparency and victim protection in the release of investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein.