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fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Money for court-appointed federal criminal defense lawyers is depleted; some lawyers leave program

"The funding shortfall that began on July 3 has spurred concern that the panel attorneys could decline new cases, leaving some defendants without representation."
US politics
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Judge tells court callers their concerns can be addressed by 'cracking open Moore's Federal Practice'

Lawyers are advised to file a motion to intervene about disclosure concerns instead of contacting court staff directly.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago
US politics

Miranda Devine: Trump is fighting a cartel of vile, corrupt and far-left judges trying to kill his campaign promises

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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judge Sets Hearing to Press Trump Administration on Deportation Flights

The Trump administration faces legal challenges over deportations, raising concerns about due process and constitutional authority.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, supporting its funding and role.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Dual Orders From Judges Edge Courts Closer to Confrontation With White House

Federal judges suspect Trump officials acted in bad faith regarding immigrant deportations.
Tensions are escalating between the White House and the judiciary over immigration enforcement.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
US politics

Miranda Devine: Trump is fighting a cartel of vile, corrupt and far-left judges trying to kill his campaign promises

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judge Sets Hearing to Press Trump Administration on Deportation Flights

The Trump administration faces legal challenges over deportations, raising concerns about due process and constitutional authority.
more#trump-administration
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Job Corps lifeline under threat

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to close Job Corps centers, citing lack of congressional authority.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's pick for appeals judge seen as 'ill-suited' to lifetime appointment

Bove's nomination to the federal court raises concerns about loyalty overrides merit in judicial appointments.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Is this the end of the rule of law in America?

President Trump's use of military force in protests raises critical concerns about the rule of law in America.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump's Budget Bill Seeks To Smother Federal Injunctions - Above the Law

Section 70302 limits federal court enforcement of injunctions, empowering the Trump administration to ignore legal rulings without facing consequences.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

Federal appellate courts are facing transformative legal questions involving constitutional and statutory issues in response to contemporary societal shifts.
#immigration-law
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In Texas Borderland, Trump's Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat Yet

Judge Rodriguez ruled against Trump's claim of an 'invasion' to justify deportation under wartime law, marking a significant judicial limitation on presidential powers.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In Texas Borderland, Trump's Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat Yet

Judge Rodriguez ruled against Trump's claim of an 'invasion' to justify deportation under wartime law, marking a significant judicial limitation on presidential powers.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Lawyers say that ICE has deported the mother of a baby and a 2-year-old who is a U.S. citizen

A federal judge questioned the legality of the deportation process after a U.S. citizen child was deported alongside her mother, revealing potential abuse of power.
NYC parents
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judges Worry Trump Could Tell U.S. Marshals to Stop Protecting Them

Judges are increasingly concerned about their security and potential withdrawal of protections from the White House.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Continues to Defy Judge's Orders in Abrego Garcia Case, Lawyers Say

The Justice Department has ignored court orders regarding the wrongful deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Circuit Scoop - February 2025 - Above the Law

In a series of recent decisions, federal courts across the United States have addressed significant legal issues, reflecting the judiciary's role in interpreting statutes and balancing rights.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's Judicial Defiance Is New to the Autocrat Playbook, Experts Say

Trump's conflict with federal courts is unusually aggressive and resembles severe cases of democratic backsliding seen in countries like Hungary and Turkey.
Law
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Blocked, Unblocked, Reblocked: How to Understand the DOGE Court Rulings

Legal disputes involving Musk and DOGE reveal the critical role of technicalities in judicial rulings.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

When it comes to harassment, are federal judges above the law?

Federal judges wield significant power with minimal oversight.
Judges' staff face risks of mistreatment and harassment.
There is a culture of fear preventing court employees from reporting abuse.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

SF Judge Temporarily Blocks Musk and Trump's Mass Firing of Federal Employees

A federal judge halted Trump and Musk's attempt to mass-fire thousands of government employees, ruling they lacked legal authority.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement

U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad Jr. emphasized the judiciary's commitment to addressing abuses and creating more reporting pathways since the #MeToo movement.
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