#federal-law

#federal-law

The Trump administration's lawsuit against Maine targets policies allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, asserting violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

Trump's effort to remove CPB board members is legally challenged, with potential implications for public media funding.

A large scale immigration enforcement action by ICE is planned in Los Angeles before February.

Collaboration between ICE, FBI, and DEA agent raises concerns regarding manpower and enforcement tactics.

Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department over federal threats against states allowing transgender athletes on women's teams.

Former inspectors general are suing the Trump administration for wrongful termination and violation of laws protecting their positions.

Trump's removal of inspectors general violated federal law requiring written justification for their dismissals, raising significant legal and ethical concerns.

The Education Department is investigating UC Berkeley for potentially incomplete disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts, particularly from China.

New York joins 11 states suing Trump over tariffs imposed under emergency powers, claiming they violate federal law.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi files a lawsuit against New York, arguing its Driver's License Access and Privacy Act infringes on federal immigration control.

The EFF prioritizes strong federal consumer data privacy laws to protect Americans' data rights.

A federal judge blocked Musk and DOGE from accessing SSA data, citing risks to Americans' privacy rights.

Tribal leaders are advising members on their rights and the importance of carrying tribal identification due to heightened immigration enforcement.

Federal judge dismisses contempt case against ICE agent for arresting a defendant during trial, citing lawful duties of federal officers.

The court dismissed Florida's lawsuit against federal higher education accreditation, affirming the constitutionality of the accrediting system.

California and 21 states are suing to reverse NIH funding cuts vital for medical research.

Cuts threaten university research programs and are seen as a violation of federal law.

U.S. judge orders restoration of health agency webpages removed under Trump's executive order, emphasizing the impact on public health treatments.

Idaho's near-total abortion ban challenged in Supreme Court for potentially violating federal law on emergency care.

Supreme Court debates emergency abortions in states with near-total bans, impacting broader abortion access and potential fetal personhood implications.