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#birthright-citizenship
fromtime.com
5 days ago

Trump's War On Sanctuary Cities Dealt Major BlowBut He Finds A New Battle

Trump's approach to sanctuary cities began with an Executive Order aimed at combating what he termed the interference of these jurisdictions with federal law enforcement operations. The order instructed federal officials to cut funding to these cities, reflecting a broader strategy during his presidency to enforce stricter immigration policies against perceived obstruction.
US politics
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Judge blocks plans for California Costco once slated to be biggest in the world

A judge blocked Costco's plans for a new location in Fresno due to zoning and climate change regulation violations.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Judge denies release of Jeffrey Epstein transcripts in Florida

U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg of Florida denied a request to unseal grand jury transcripts of the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, stating that Eleventh Circuit law does not allow it.
US politics
Environment
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

U.N. court rules countries have duty to limit greenhouse emissions

Nations are obliged to prevent environmental damage and limit greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Court of Justice.
#immigration
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Judge orders immediate release of Tufts student detained by US immigration authorities

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release a Tufts student detained for her pro-Palestinian views, citing First Amendment rights.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Judge orders immediate release of Tufts student detained by US immigration authorities

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release a Tufts student detained for her pro-Palestinian views, citing First Amendment rights.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Police face ban from marching in Pride parades after High Court ruling

Uniformed police may face restrictions from participating in Pride parades after a High Court ruling on impartiality in community events.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Leandro teen released from jail after judge rejects girlfriend murder theory

At the preliminary hearing, Judge Thomas Stevens sided with a defense theory that the shooting was accidental and ordered Angelo Ray to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter, not murder.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Unhoused people being ordered out of Berkeley's Ohlone Park, not sure what will happen next

A judge ruled that unhoused individuals in Ohlone Park must vacate by July 3, creating uncertainty for residents.
fromABC7 Chicago
4 weeks ago

Judge blocks order barring asylum access at border, gives Trump administration 2 weeks to appeal

A federal judge ruled that President Trump's asylum suspension at the southern border is unlawful, allowing asylum seekers to pursue protections.
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

NYC Mayor Adams' Rikers Solitary Confinement Orders Blocked

A judge blocked Mayor Adams from bypassing a law against solitary confinement in NYC prisons, affirming the legality of the City Council's actions.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Book authors made the wrong arguments in Meta AI training case, judge says

This ruling does not stand for the proposition that Meta's use of copyrighted materials to train its language models is lawful, but only that these plaintiffs made wrong arguments.
Intellectual property law
#trump-administration
fromtime.com
1 month ago
California

Federal Judge Sides With California Against Trump in Temporary Ruling Over National Guard Deployment

US news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

US judge slams White House for 'bad faith' in deportation case

The court rebuked the Trump administration for noncompliance in the wrongful deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Trump faces contempt risk: What happens if president violates court orders?

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause for criminal contempt against Trump administration over deportation orders.
Trump administration is challenged on its compliance with court-ordered processes for deported individuals.
California
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Federal Judge Sides With California Against Trump in Temporary Ruling Over National Guard Deployment

Judge rules Trump's federalization of California National Guard illegal, restoring control to state amidst anti-immigration protests.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace

A federal judge blocked Trump's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, declaring the actions unlawful and reinstating its leadership.
US news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

US judge slams White House for 'bad faith' in deportation case

The court rebuked the Trump administration for noncompliance in the wrongful deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Trump faces contempt risk: What happens if president violates court orders?

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause for criminal contempt against Trump administration over deportation orders.
Trump administration is challenged on its compliance with court-ordered processes for deported individuals.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Hate crime case against Boulder attack suspect can proceed, judge rules

The federal judge allows hate crime charges against an attacker of demonstrators, emphasizing jury's role in determining motivation behind the assault.
#national-guard
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A Judge Smacked Down Trump's National Guard Takeover in the Most Sweeping Way Possible

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled Trump's federalization of the California National Guard was unlawful amid protests against immigration raids.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom Says Trump Will Be Relieved Of His Command' of National Guard By Noon Tomorrow'

California Governor Newsom announced Trump's removal from his command of the state's National Guard after a judge ruled his deployment illegal.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A Judge Smacked Down Trump's National Guard Takeover in the Most Sweeping Way Possible

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled Trump's federalization of the California National Guard was unlawful amid protests against immigration raids.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom Says Trump Will Be Relieved Of His Command' of National Guard By Noon Tomorrow'

California Governor Newsom announced Trump's removal from his command of the state's National Guard after a judge ruled his deployment illegal.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 month ago

A Second Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump's Executive Order on Elections

A federal judge blocked parts of Trump's executive order that could restrict voter registration and access based on citizenship proof requirements.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Judge Cites Kafka Regarding Renditioning Venezuelans To Salvadoran Concentration Camp, But Allows Kafkaesque Conditions To Continue - Above the Law

Judge James Boasberg's ruling reflects Kafka's bureaucratic absurdity, upholding the Trump administration's control denial over prisoners despite their direct involvement in their detention.
Law
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Judge Rules Hundreds of Migrants Deported to El Salvador Deserve Due Process

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that deportations under the Alien Enemies Act violate migrants' due process, allowing them to contest their removals.
US news
#rikers-island
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

ICE still can't enter Rikers Island, judge rules

A New York Judge extended a restraining order preventing ICE from accessing Rikers Island amid a City Council lawsuit.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Rikers will be taken over by an independent receiver, judge rules

A federal judge has taken control of Rikers Island due to persistent violence and management failures by the city.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

ICE still can't enter Rikers Island, judge rules

A New York Judge extended a restraining order preventing ICE from accessing Rikers Island amid a City Council lawsuit.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Rikers will be taken over by an independent receiver, judge rules

A federal judge has taken control of Rikers Island due to persistent violence and management failures by the city.
#trump-tariffs
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Week That Proved Trump Is Far From Invincible

The court ruling marks a pivotal moment against Trump's tariffs, possibly signaling a turning point in his presidency.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Week That Proved Trump Is Far From Invincible

The court ruling marks a pivotal moment against Trump's tariffs, possibly signaling a turning point in his presidency.
#trump
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump says overturning tariffs would completely destroy presidential power'

Trump criticizes court ruling against his tariffs, claiming it undermines presidential power and calling for an overturn of the decision.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump says overturning tariffs would completely destroy presidential power'

Trump criticizes court ruling against his tariffs, claiming it undermines presidential power and calling for an overturn of the decision.
#donald-trump
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US judge overturns Trump order targeting major law firm Jenner & Block

A US judge overturned Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block, deeming it unconstitutional and violating core rights.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US judge overturns Trump order targeting major law firm Jenner & Block

A US judge overturned Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block, deeming it unconstitutional and violating core rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

Federal trade court blocks Trump's tariffs, citing overreach of emergency powers and lack of congressional approval.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Executive Order Against Jenner & Block Is 'Null And Void' - Above the Law

Judge Bates ruled the Trump administration's Executive Order unconstitutional, asserting it violated the First Amendment and separation of powers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Court rejects Australian soldier's defamation appeal over Afghan killings

Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal against civil court ruling on murder charges dismissed, implicating him in war crimes during Afghanistan service.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Appeals court deals another blow to Florida's anti-drag law

Florida's anti-drag law was struck down as too vague by the 11th Circuit Court.
#menendez-brothers
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Most major agencies must pause RIFs for at least two weeks, judge orders

Federal judge halts Trump administration's layoff plans for federal agencies, citing potential unlawful actions.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Judge Orders Release of Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts Student Detained by ICE

Her arrest raised serious constitutional concerns, as the ruling found Ozturk was targeted for her speech, violating her First Amendment rights.
US news
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters

The Alabama congressional map was found unconstitutional for diluting Black voting strength, violating the Voting Rights Act.
#immigration-law
US news
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Judge says US must allow migrants a chance to challenge in court any deportations to Libya

The Trump administration cannot deport migrants to Libya without allowing them to legally challenge their removal.
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 news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

JUST IN: Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Trump Admin Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act Were Unlawful

The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations was ruled unlawful by a federal judge.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Judge Says North Carolina Election Board Must Certify Delayed State Supreme Court Race

Judge Richard Myers ruled against Jefferson Griffin's challenge to Allison Riggs' election victory, emphasizing that election rules cannot be changed post-vote.
Apple
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge In Apple / Epic Case Is Spitting Mad At Apple's Willful Contempt - Above the Law

Apple's initial legal win in antitrust case was overshadowed by its failure to comply with the court's order to allow external purchases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Campaigners claim victory as judges quash Braverman move against protests

Today's judgment is clear, just as it was last year, that these laws should never have been made. They were a flagrant abuse of power from a government determined to shut down protesters they did not personally agree with.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Court rules against Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

A US district judge issued a permanent injunction blocking the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans from South Texas.
#transgender-rights
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judge Rules Against Trump Administration on Passport Changes

The court ruled that passports must reflect the self-identified gender of transgender individuals, rejecting the Trump administration's discriminatory policy.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service, labeling it likely unconstitutional.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judge Rules Against Trump Administration on Passport Changes

The court ruled that passports must reflect the self-identified gender of transgender individuals, rejecting the Trump administration's discriminatory policy.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service, labeling it likely unconstitutional.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Judge blocks Trump administration from passport changes affecting transgender Americans

A federal judge blocked Trump administration's policy banning nonbinary 'X' passport marker and changing gender markers, supporting accurate identity documentation for all.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judge Rejects A.P.'s Challenge to New White House Press Policy, for Now

The federal judge denied The A.P.'s request to enforce restored access to Trump, indicating that he required more time to assess the new press policy.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Judge orders new limits on DOGE data access at Social Security Administration

A federal judge blocks access of sensitive data by DOGE staff at SSA, emphasizing legal boundaries despite agency's aims to prevent fraud.
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Google is a monopoly in online ad tech, Federal judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that Google is a monopolist in online advertising.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause that the federal government violated a deportation pause order regarding the Alien Enemies Act.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Idaho Court Expands Abortion Ban Medical Exceptions

Idaho's judge broadens abortion access by ruling that 'imminent death' is not required for abortion in health emergencies.
#deportation
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

A federal judge dismissed corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, criticizing political interference in prosecutorial decisions.
fromThe American Conservative
3 months ago

Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Eric Adams

U.S. District Judge Dale Ho dismissed all corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, eliminating the chance of future prosecution.
Right-wing politics
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

A federal judge temporarily reinstated legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children following a challenge against Trump's administration's termination of support.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Buskers are 'psychological torture' says judge

The judge noted the issue was exacerbated by both the volume of noise and the repetitive, poor quality of some performances, likening it to psychological torture.
London politics
#marine-le-pen
France politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Marine Le Pen banned from France's 2027 presidential race-a major blow to the far-right

Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement, barred from public office for five years, significantly impacting her presidential campaign.
France politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Marine Le Pen banned from France's 2027 presidential race-a major blow to the far-right

Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement, barred from public office for five years, significantly impacting her presidential campaign.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

US judge blocks Trump's firing of Voice of America staff DW 03/29/2025

Judge James Paul Oetken's ruling halted the Trump administration's attempts to close Voice of America, underscoring the importance of press freedom.
US news
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Judge saves the CFPB, for now

"Absent an injunction freezing the status quo - preserving the agency's data, its operational capacity, and its workforce - there is a substantial risk that the defendants will complete the destruction of the agency completely in violation of law well before the Court can rule on the merits, and it will be impossible to rebuild."
Privacy professionals
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

Judge Rules Appointments Clause against DOGE Likely to Succeed - emptywheel

The opinion notes that the Appointments ruling only applies to two actions that Elon personally took: shutting down USAID and securing the building.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Musk and Doge's USAid shutdown likely violated US constitution, judge rules

Elon Musk and the Trump administration likely violated the US constitution by dismantling USAid, according to a federal judge's ruling.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Judge formally sentences Adnan Syed to time served in Serial murder case

Adnan Syed's sentence modified to time served after new law gives minors a path to release, closing a long-running true crime case.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Judge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agencies

Federal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers DW 03/14/2025

Judges ordered reinstatement of thousands of probationary federal workers due to illegal mass firings by the Trump administration.
Law
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Judge orders reinstatement for most fired probationary federal workers

Federal court orders Trump administration to reinstate 24,000 unlawfully fired employees, emphasizing compliance with federal statutes and constitutional procedures.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Montana Judge Rules Medicaid Recipients Have Protected Access to Abortion

Montana judge finds restrictive abortion laws unconstitutional, ensuring Medicaid recipients have access to abortion services.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

'Unlawful' suspension of USAID funding likely violated Constitution, judge says

Judge rules Trump administration must release $2 billion in foreign aid, citing violation of separation of powers.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Builders sued in mica defective concrete case ordered to hand over documents to homeowners

Judicial order mandates builders to provide key documents and test results in the mica controversy for homeowners' legal case.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

U.S. Judge Finds China Liable for Covid Missteps, Imposes $24 Billion Penalty

A Missouri judge found China responsible for covering up the Covid-19 pandemic, imposing a $24 billion judgment.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judge Reinstates NLRB Member Fired by Trump

The reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox by a federal judge challenges Trump's assertion of unchecked executive power.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court Rules for Trump to Release USAID Frozen Funds

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to require the release of $2 billion in USAID funds, countering previous presidential financial strategies.
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

FTC removes around a dozen staff

FTC dismisses around a dozen employees amid federal workforce downsizing under the Trump administration.
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