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2 days ago

Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California

Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles heightened following Trump's deployment of the National Guard, leading to significant legal disputes.

US Elections

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a 'great' win

Trump celebrates a court ruling that supports his tariff policy as a significant win for the U.S.

fromTruthout

Judge Blocks Trump-Musk "Unconstitutional Dismantling" of Federal Government

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's overhaul of federal agencies, deeming it unconstitutional without congressional authorization.

US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs

A federal court blocked Trump from using emergency powers to impose tariffs, challenging his economic policies and prompting further legal appeals.

fromThe Nation

US politics

What the Hell Do This Week's Whiplash Tariff Rulings Actually Mean?

2 days ago

Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California

Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles heightened following Trump's deployment of the National Guard, leading to significant legal disputes.

US Elections

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a 'great' win

Trump celebrates a court ruling that supports his tariff policy as a significant win for the U.S.

fromTruthout

Judge Blocks Trump-Musk "Unconstitutional Dismantling" of Federal Government

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's overhaul of federal agencies, deeming it unconstitutional without congressional authorization.

US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs

A federal court blocked Trump from using emergency powers to impose tariffs, challenging his economic policies and prompting further legal appeals.

fromThe Nation

US politics

What the Hell Do This Week's Whiplash Tariff Rulings Actually Mean?

Trump Fights to Move Appeal of Hush-Money Conviction to Federal Court

Trump's legal fight centers on whether his conviction should be appealed in state or federal court.

A year later, Trump continues to appeal his historic criminal case. Here's what we know

Trump is appealing his conviction over the hush money case, representing a significant legal challenge after becoming a convicted felon.

fromGeorgia Public Broadcasting

Trump's ongoing push to erase his criminal conviction lands in federal appeals court

Trump's legal team is seeking to move his criminal case to federal court, arguing for presidential immunity.

Trump Fights to Move Appeal of Hush-Money Conviction to Federal Court

Trump's legal fight centers on whether his conviction should be appealed in state or federal court.

A year later, Trump continues to appeal his historic criminal case. Here's what we know

Trump is appealing his conviction over the hush money case, representing a significant legal challenge after becoming a convicted felon.

fromGeorgia Public Broadcasting

Trump's ongoing push to erase his criminal conviction lands in federal appeals court

Trump's legal team is seeking to move his criminal case to federal court, arguing for presidential immunity.

Federal Court Says Trump's "Gender Ideology" Funding Ban Likely Unconstitutional

A federal court ruled against Trump's executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ organizations, citing discriminatory intent aimed at transgender individuals.

SF LGBT

5 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing anti-DEI orders in grant funding

The federal judge blocks anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders on grant requirements, stating they are unconstitutional.

NYC LGBT

fromTruthout

Federal Court Says Trump's "Gender Ideology" Funding Ban Likely Unconstitutional

A federal court ruled against Trump's executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ organizations, citing discriminatory intent aimed at transgender individuals.

SF LGBT

5 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing anti-DEI orders in grant funding

The federal judge blocks anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders on grant requirements, stating they are unconstitutional.

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

The Trump administration faces serious judicial scrutiny over its ban on transgender military service members.

Judge Reyes highlighted contradictions and shortcomings in the government's arguments about transgender service members.

NYC LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

Maine Gov. Janet Mills beats Donald Trump, gets school meal funds restored while defending trans kids

The Trump administration reversed its decision to cut funding for Maine's school meal programs after a federal intervention over anti-trans regulations.

SF LGBT

California man sentenced for sending threat to LGBTQ victim who spoke out after Pride flag killing

LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

The Trump administration faces serious judicial scrutiny over its ban on transgender military service members.

Judge Reyes highlighted contradictions and shortcomings in the government's arguments about transgender service members.

NYC LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

Maine Gov. Janet Mills beats Donald Trump, gets school meal funds restored while defending trans kids

The Trump administration reversed its decision to cut funding for Maine's school meal programs after a federal intervention over anti-trans regulations.

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

SF LGBT

California man sentenced for sending threat to LGBTQ victim who spoke out after Pride flag killing

more#lgbtq

Non-profit organizations

fromThe Mercury News

6 days ago

As funding battle continues, Bay Area AmeriCorps programs feel both hope and worry

Hope restored for Bay Area community organizations as federal funding for AmeriCorps is reinstated, but uncertainties remain about logistics and future funding.

#trump-administration

DC food

FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens 'Acute Harm,' Judge Rules

FEMA must comply with a court ruling blocking the Trump administration's disaster aid freeze within one week.

Washington DC

Judge Pushes Back on Justice Dept.'s Broad View of Jan. 6 Pardons

The Justice Department has expanded interpretations of Trump's pardons related to the Capitol riot, which a federal judge has challenged.

Judge Draws Trump's Ire Over Ruling to Stop Deportation Flights

Judge Boasberg faces a constitutional crisis as the Trump administration defies court orders on migrant deportations.

fromHarvard Gazette

Judge sides with Harvard on international students - Harvard Gazette

A federal judge extended a restraining order protecting Harvard's international student program from government termination.

fromGothamist

1 week ago

Judge orders Trump admin to release hundreds of millions in NYC housing, transit funds

A federal judge mandated the release of housing funds withheld from NYC due to controversial conditions set by the Trump administration.

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard foreign student enrollment DW 05/23/2025

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll international students, citing constitutional violations.

DC food

FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens 'Acute Harm,' Judge Rules

FEMA must comply with a court ruling blocking the Trump administration's disaster aid freeze within one week.

Washington DC

Judge Pushes Back on Justice Dept.'s Broad View of Jan. 6 Pardons

The Justice Department has expanded interpretations of Trump's pardons related to the Capitol riot, which a federal judge has challenged.

Judge Draws Trump's Ire Over Ruling to Stop Deportation Flights

Judge Boasberg faces a constitutional crisis as the Trump administration defies court orders on migrant deportations.

fromHarvard Gazette

Judge sides with Harvard on international students - Harvard Gazette

A federal judge extended a restraining order protecting Harvard's international student program from government termination.

fromGothamist

1 week ago

Judge orders Trump admin to release hundreds of millions in NYC housing, transit funds

A federal judge mandated the release of housing funds withheld from NYC due to controversial conditions set by the Trump administration.

more#trump-administration

Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard foreign student enrollment DW 05/23/2025

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll international students, citing constitutional violations.

fromLos Angeles Times

1 week ago

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass won't be forced to testify about homeless programs

"I think it's cowardly for the mayor to not testify. She's come in to court on multiple occasions and shared talking points, but has never undergone cross-examination."

NYC politics

Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the DOJ seeking the death penalty for the crime.

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court over killing of healthcare chief

Luigi Mangione faces death penalty charges for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting issues in America's healthcare system.

Washington Nationals

fromNBC News

Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking protected status for thousands of Venezuelans

Federal judge blocks revocation of temporary protected status for 5,000 Venezuelans, allowing case to continue.

Black Lives Matter

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in Manhattan court

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing a potential death penalty.

Boston food

Boston man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Kyle Joyner pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges, including producing child pornography, and faces significant prison time.

Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the DOJ seeking the death penalty for the crime.

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court over killing of healthcare chief

Luigi Mangione faces death penalty charges for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting issues in America's healthcare system.

Washington Nationals

fromNBC News

Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking protected status for thousands of Venezuelans

Federal judge blocks revocation of temporary protected status for 5,000 Venezuelans, allowing case to continue.

Black Lives Matter

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in Manhattan court

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing a potential death penalty.

Boston food

Boston man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Kyle Joyner pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges, including producing child pornography, and faces significant prison time.

more#legal-proceedings

#congestion-pricing

fromThe Washington Post

Judge blocks Trump officials' bid to end NYC congestion pricing

New York City's congestion pricing program to continue charging drivers until June 9, aiming to reduce traffic and support mass transit.

fromnj

NYC politics

Trump's attempt to end $9 toll to enter Lower Manhattan blocked by judge

NYC politics

Embattled Congestion Pricing Program Gets Boost From Federal Judge

fromThe Washington Post

Judge blocks Trump officials' bid to end NYC congestion pricing

New York City's congestion pricing program to continue charging drivers until June 9, aiming to reduce traffic and support mass transit.

fromnj

Trump's attempt to end $9 toll to enter Lower Manhattan blocked by judge

The federal court granted an injunction to keep MTA's congestion pricing in place during pending litigation.

Embattled Congestion Pricing Program Gets Boost From Federal Judge

The judge's ruling strengthens New York's congestion pricing program against legal challenges.

Opponents of the plan express concerns about fairness and community impact.

more#congestion-pricing

#deportation

fromWIRED

Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport

The Trump administration's move to revoke parole affects over 500,000 immigrants, but a federal judge has issued a protective order blocking the deportation.

White House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling

The White House has delayed a deportation flight due to a federal court order.

US: ICE deports 3 American children, say lawyers DW 04/27/2025

Three American children, ages 2, 4, and 7, were deported alongside their undocumented mothers, raising legal and ethical concerns.

fromKqed

EU data protection

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act | KQED

fromWIRED

Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport

The Trump administration's move to revoke parole affects over 500,000 immigrants, but a federal judge has issued a protective order blocking the deportation.

White House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling

The White House has delayed a deportation flight due to a federal court order.

US: ICE deports 3 American children, say lawyers DW 04/27/2025

Three American children, ages 2, 4, and 7, were deported alongside their undocumented mothers, raising legal and ethical concerns.

fromKqed

EU data protection

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act | KQED

Judge lectures DOJ over Ras Baraka arrest at ICE facility- as NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver is released without bail

Federal prosecutors faced criticism for dropping charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his protest arrest.

NYC politics

Hot Mic Catches Stunned Newark Mayor's A**hole' Remark After Judge Destroys U.S. Attorney's Office

Judge lectures DOJ over Ras Baraka arrest at ICE facility- as NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver is released without bail

Federal prosecutors faced criticism for dropping charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his protest arrest.

NYC politics

Hot Mic Catches Stunned Newark Mayor's A**hole' Remark After Judge Destroys U.S. Attorney's Office

more#newark

fromFast Company

Confused about your student loan status? Here's help

The government has complicated student loan repayment with involuntary collections on defaulted loans, while confusion mounts over delayed income-driven repayment applications.

Non-profit organizations

Jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to be finalized on Friday

Jury selection in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial is concluding, with opening statements set for Monday amid serious allegations against the music mogul.

NYC music

fromtime.com

As Jury Selection Begins, Here's What to Know About Sean Diddy' Combs' Sex Trafficking Case

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing serious sex trafficking charges, with jury selection underway and potential life imprisonment if convicted.

NYC music

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to be finalized on Friday

Jury selection in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial is concluding, with opening statements set for Monday amid serious allegations against the music mogul.

NYC music

fromtime.com

As Jury Selection Begins, Here's What to Know About Sean Diddy' Combs' Sex Trafficking Case

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing serious sex trafficking charges, with jury selection underway and potential life imprisonment if convicted.

Brooklyn-based gang associate convicted of racketeering, drug trafficking, and committing a July 2020 shooting

Demetrius Johnson was convicted of racketeering, narcotics trafficking, and gun charges linked to the Bully Gang.

#sex-trafficking

Los Angeles

Man pleads guilty to trafficking, admits he raped woman before leaving her in California a forest

fromVulture

NYC politics

How Jury Selection for Sean 'Diddy' Combs's Sex-Trafficking Trial Will Work

Los Angeles

Man pleads guilty to trafficking, admits he raped woman before leaving her in California a forest

fromVulture

NYC politics

How Jury Selection for Sean 'Diddy' Combs's Sex-Trafficking Trial Will Work

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

SF parents

Jury finds California man guilty of sexually assaulting 13-year-old, recording attack

Gonzalez-Reyes convicted of producing and distributing child pornography after assaulting a 13-year-old girl and recording the act.

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

SF parents

Jury finds California man guilty of sexually assaulting 13-year-old, recording attack

Gonzalez-Reyes convicted of producing and distributing child pornography after assaulting a 13-year-old girl and recording the act.

more#criminal-justice

#immigration

East Bay (California)

DOJ charges man held in Bay Area with smuggling the Irish into America by sea

A 23-year-old man is charged with leading a conspiracy to smuggle Irish nationals into the U.S. via boat.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

Federal judge 'astounded' that Florida cops violated her order on immigration arrests

Florida authorities violated a federal judge's order blocking state law arrests of undocumented immigrants, raising concerns over legal compliance.

East Bay (California)

DOJ charges man held in Bay Area with smuggling the Irish into America by sea

A 23-year-old man is charged with leading a conspiracy to smuggle Irish nationals into the U.S. via boat.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

Federal judge 'astounded' that Florida cops violated her order on immigration arrests

Florida authorities violated a federal judge's order blocking state law arrests of undocumented immigrants, raising concerns over legal compliance.

more#immigration

#elon-musk

Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer Questions

A federal judge ordered Elon Musk's team to provide documents and answer questions regarding their involvement in government program cuts.

Judge Blocks Education Officials From Providing Sensitive Data to Musk's Team

Federal judge blocks access to personal data for Elon Musk's team amid privacy concerns.

The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates protection of sensitive personal information.

Judge Finds Musk's Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution

Elon Musk's attempt to close U.S.A.I.D. likely violated the Constitution, prompting a federal judge to restore its operations.

Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data

Elon Musk's access to sensitive Social Security records is temporarily barred due to privacy concerns, focusing on individual data protection.

US court allows Musk's DOGE to make further USAID cuts DW 03/28/2025

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency can legally proceed with cuts to USAID, as ruled by a federal appeals court.

JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution In Multiple Ways'

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution by attempting to shut down USAID.

Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer Questions

A federal judge ordered Elon Musk's team to provide documents and answer questions regarding their involvement in government program cuts.

Judge Blocks Education Officials From Providing Sensitive Data to Musk's Team

Federal judge blocks access to personal data for Elon Musk's team amid privacy concerns.

The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates protection of sensitive personal information.

Judge Finds Musk's Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution

Elon Musk's attempt to close U.S.A.I.D. likely violated the Constitution, prompting a federal judge to restore its operations.

Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data

Elon Musk's access to sensitive Social Security records is temporarily barred due to privacy concerns, focusing on individual data protection.

US court allows Musk's DOGE to make further USAID cuts DW 03/28/2025

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency can legally proceed with cuts to USAID, as ruled by a federal appeals court.

JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution In Multiple Ways'

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution by attempting to shut down USAID.

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

George Santos faces sentencing for federal fraud and identity theft, admitting to deceiving donors and stealing identities for his campaign.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.

fromAP News

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

George Santos faces sentencing for federal fraud and identity theft, admitting to deceiving donors and stealing identities for his campaign.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.

more#george-santos

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the intent to seek the death penalty.

NYC politics

fromCallaborlaw

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.

#bank-robbery

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco Giants

Trio pleads guilty to series of Bay Area bank robberies

fromwww.thereporter.com

San Francisco Giants

Trio pleads guilty to series of Bay Area bank robberies

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco Giants

Trio pleads guilty to series of Bay Area bank robberies

fromwww.thereporter.com

San Francisco Giants

Trio pleads guilty to series of Bay Area bank robberies

more#bank-robbery

Silicon Valley

Latest line: A good week for Gabby Chavez-Lopez, a bad week for Google

Gabby Chavez-Lopez advances to San Jose City Council runoff; Google faces potential penalties for advertising monopoly.

Another federal judge says Google is a monopolist

A federal judge ruled that Google has an illegal monopoly in advertising technology, highlighting its anticompetitive practices.

fromSlate Magazine

Google's Empire Has Never Been Closer to Collapse

Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust laws in the online advertising marketplace, impacting smaller websites.

fromTechSpot

Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup

Google has been ruled to have illegally maintained a monopoly in online advertising.

Tech industry

Google Makes History With Rapid-Fire Antitrust Losses

fromBusiness Insider

Another federal judge says Google is a monopolist

A federal judge ruled that Google has an illegal monopoly in advertising technology, highlighting its anticompetitive practices.

fromSlate Magazine

Google's Empire Has Never Been Closer to Collapse

Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust laws in the online advertising marketplace, impacting smaller websites.

fromTechSpot

Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup

Google has been ruled to have illegally maintained a monopoly in online advertising.

Tech industry

Google Makes History With Rapid-Fire Antitrust Losses

Google faces significant antitrust challenges, marking unprecedented legal precedents involving its monopoly in online advertising and search.

Judge in Boston orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives

A federal judge mandated the release of frozen funds essential for climate and infrastructure projects, emphasizing agencies' limited authority under federal law.

#immigration-law

NYC parents

Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored

Boston food

Vermont federal judge refuses request for ICE to release detained Tufts student on bail

NYC parents

Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored

Boston food

Vermont federal judge refuses request for ICE to release detained Tufts student on bail

Eric Adams Gets Off Scot-Free

Federal judge dismisses corruption charges against Eric Adams, ensuring they cannot be revived in future.

fromwww.amny.com

BREAKING: Criminal indictment against Mayor Adams dismissed by federal judge | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams' criminal indictment has been dismissed with prejudice, preventing future prosecution.

Judicial rulings block Kari Lake's drive to shutter Voice of America

Federal judges have restricted Kari Lake's efforts to dismantle U.S. government-funded international broadcasters, maintaining operations of Voice of America and Radio Free Europe.

NYC parents

Columbia, Barnard ordered to refrain from turning over student disciplinary records until Mahmoud Khalil hearing

Columbia University and Barnard College are temporarily shielded from a House committee's demand for student records pending a hearing next week.

Man Charged in Theft of Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers Dies

Jerry Hal Saliterman, one of the men charged in the 2005 theft of Judy Garlandâs ruby slippers, died before his federal court case could be resolved.

US news

fromMiami Herald

3 Colombians face big prison terms after guilty pleas to kidnapping US soldiers in Bogota

Three Colombians face long prison sentences for drugging and kidnapping two U.S. Army soldiers in Bogota.