Politics 14 hours ago Alito blasts 'unprecedented' SCOTUS move to halt Trump's Venezuelan deportations: 'Legally questionable' Justice Samuel Alito issued a strongly-worded dissent against the SCOTUS decision to stop President Trump's deportations of Venezuelan criminals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Immigration 1 day ago Supreme Court blocks new deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under 18th century Alien Enemies Act The U.S. Supreme Court blocked, at least for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law.
Supreme Court 3 days ago Justice Kagan denies emergency appeal to halt deportation of Mexican nationals claiming asylum from cartel Justice Kagan denies emergency appeal from four Mexican nationals facing deportation, allowing removal to proceed without referral to full Supreme Court.
Politics 3 days ago Appeals court denies DOJ bid to block return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador prison A federal court rejected a DOJ bid to block the return of Maryland illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, warning the Trump administration must not override due process or rule of law.
Politics April 5 Trump admin suspends lawyer in case of Maryland man mistakenly deported for failing to 'zealously advocate' A Justice Department lawyer who was arguing the Trump administration case over a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador has been indefinitely suspended.
Politics April 4 Judge orders Trump administration to return man Maryland mistakenly deported to El Salvador prison A federal judge in Maryland ruled on Friday that a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador must be returned to the U.S. by Monday.
Supreme Court April 2 Supreme Court divided over state effort to defund Planned Parenthood The Supreme Court is divided on whether funding for Planned Parenthood can be blocked by a state, a decision that carries the weight of a larger fight on abortion.
Supreme Court April 2 California man to plead guilty to attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh Nicholas Roske, who allegedly plotted to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in June 2022, will plead guilty, according to his attorneys.
First Amendment Religious Freedom March 31 Supreme Court appears likely to side with Catholic Church and Trump in key religious exemption case The Supreme Court appeared likely to side with a Wisconsin-based Catholic Charities group in its fight over a state ruling it says “undermines" its mission of caring for the sick and poor.
DOGE March 28 Appeals court rules DOGE can continue operating at USAID in another win for Trump administration A federal appeals court on Friday ruled the Department of Government Efficiency may continue operating at the United States Agency for International Development.
Washington DC March 28 Judges extend orders against deportation flights, including wartime act on violent Venezuelan gang members A federal judge ruled Friday that a restraining order on the Alien Enemies Act will be extended through April 12, and another judge in Boston blocked the deportation of migrants.
Politics March 26 Trump administration asks SCOTUS to approve DEI-related education cuts The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to approve it slashing hundreds of millions of dollars in grants from the Education Department as part of its DEI crackdown.
Supreme Court March 26 Supreme Court upholds Biden admin 'ghost gun' regulation The Supreme Court upheld the federal regulation of "ghost guns," or kits that enable buyers to assemble guns at home using parts that are often purchased online.
Donald Trump March 25 Federal court temporarily blocks Trump admin plan to suspend refugee resettlement program The Trump administration was temporarily blocked by a federal court on Tuesday from ending a refugee resettlement program, which he tried on his first day in office.
Justice Department March 19 Trump DOJ hammers judge's 'digressive micromanagement,' seeks more time to answer 5 questions The Justice Department accused a federal judge of “digressive micromanagement" in relation to a case about deportation flights that sent Venezuelans to El Salvador.
Politics March 18 Judge orders reinstatement of USAID functions, says DOGE effort to shutter agency likely unconstitutional A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution when they dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Trump's First 100 Days March 13 Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate probationary workers fired at 6 agencies A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to reinstate probationary workers who were let go in recent mass firings.
Supreme Court March 4 Supreme Court appears skeptical of Mexico's lawsuit against American gunmakers Mexico argues it should be allowed to sue American gunmakers for their weapons being smuggled into the country and used by cartels, but the U.S. Supreme Court appears skeptical.
Federal Courts February 27 Judge blocks Trump administration's mass dismissals of probationary federal employees A federal judge in California stopped the Office of Personnel Management from ordering federal departments and agencies to begin mass firings of probationary workers.
Donald Trump February 27 Judge orders Trump officials to sit for depositions in lawsuit over DOGE access to federal databases The Trump administration was ordered by a judge to testify under oath about DOGE and its request to gain access to sensitive government data.
Donald Trump February 26 Federal judge hints she will continue blocking Trump from firing head of whistleblower protection agency A federal judge indicated she will extend a temporary restraining order on President Donald Trump's effort to fire Office of Special Counsel head Hampton Dellinger.
Supreme Court February 25 Supreme Court tosses conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate, orders new trial The Supreme Court has tossed out the murder conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma's Richard Glossip, ordering a new trial.
US Education February 24 Judge blocks DOGE from accessing Education Department records A federal judge in Maryland issued a temporary restraining order against the Department of Government Efficiency's access to personal information.
Donald Trump February 17 Judge rules against federal employees suing Trump admin for privacy concerns A federal judge has ruled against federal employees who sued the Trump administration over privacy and security concerns around a government workforce email distribution system.
Elon Musk February 17 Federal judge skeptical of effort to block Musk's DOGE from accessing data, firing employees A federal judge expressed skepticism of arguments against President Donald Trump's DOGE and Elon Musk in a case seeking to bar access to federal data on Monday.
Elon Musk February 6 Federal judge orders limited DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from obtaining access to certain Treasury Department payment records.
Supreme Court January 19 Trump gets inaugurated Monday; here's how the Supreme Court swears in new presidents While the Constitution does not specify who must administer oaths, Chief Justice John Roberts is expected to swear in Donald Trump on Monday, continuing a two-century-old tradition.
Joe Biden January 7 Biden admin appeals plea agreements with Guantánamo detainees, including 9/11 mastermind The Biden administration is asking for a federal appeals court to temporarily block a plea deal agreement with three detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Supreme Court January 3 Federal courts will not make criminal referrals to DOJ over separate ethics complaints against Justice Thomas The U.S. Judicial Conference decided to not make criminals referrals to the Justice Department over separate ethics complaints against Justice Thomas violating ethics protocols.
Secretary of Defense December 31 Military Appeals Court rules Defense Sec Austin cannot rescind 9/11 plea deals Fox News confirms a military appeals court found Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin exceeded his authority when he tried to nullify the 9/11 plea agreements.
