Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
The federal judge said the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
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Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S.
Lawyers for the federal government and immigrant advocates have presented plans before a federal judge that would open the door again to accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program known as DACA.
Federal judge says immigrants in Washington state have right to bond hearings
U.S. District Judge Tiffany Cartwright’s order said certain immigrants “are not subject to mandatory detention” and holding them without the possibility of a bond hearing violates the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Federal courts maintain business as usual, but larger impacts loom if government shutdown drags on
The federal court system said it is working to determine if paid operations can be sustained through Oct. 17.
Court disqualifies Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada from overseeing multiple criminal cases
U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell disqualified the attorney from supervising the criminal prosecutions, siding with defense lawyers who argued that her authority expired in July.
EEOC accuses logistics company with Indiana office of age discrimination
The EEOC alleges Gamer Logistics fired a 69-year-old driver because the company’s new liability insurance policy did not cover drivers ages 65 or older and denied employment to a 68-year-old driver because of his age.
Judge suspends Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, D.C., ruled that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees on Tuesday
Judge rejects ex-FBI agent’s claim he was illegally fired for disparaging Trump in texts
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Tuesday rejected the agent’s claim that his August 2018 firing violated his First Amendment free speech rights.
Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Judge Margaret M. Garnett said in an order that statements by government officials about Luigi Mangione possibly facing the death penalty may have violated a local rule meant to limit public comments to ensure a fair trial.
Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with private dances, other perks
Publicly traded RCI Hospitality owns and operates more than 60 clubs and sports bars and restaurants across the country, including PT’s Showclub Indianapolis, at 7916 Pendleton Pike.
Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key vote
The Trump administration filed a response just ahead of a 3 p.m. Eastern deadline Sunday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, arguing that Cook’s legal arguments for why she should stay on the job were meritless.
Judge issues nationwide block on policy that cuts off Head Start for people in US illegally
The change was part of a broader Trump administration effort to exclude people without legal status from accessing social services by making changes to federal eligibility rules.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood said Thursday’s ruling means that more than 1.1 million patients can’t use their Medicaid insurance at its health centers.
Crash victims’ families prepare to make what could be their final plea for Boeing’s prosecution
A federal judge in Texas is set to hear arguments on a U.S. government motion to dismiss a felony charge against Boeing.
Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation
U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns in Boston granted a preliminary injunction sought by 20 Democrat-led states while their lawsuit over the funding moves ahead.
Judge blocks 4 districts from enforcing Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom
Because the ruling by U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks only narrowly applied to four of the state’s 237 districts, that left the impact of the decision limited as thousands of Arkansas students prepared to return to class this month.
Judge orders Trump administration to explain why order to restore Voice of America wasn’t followed
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth of the District of Columbia gave the administration until Aug. 13 to explain how it will get VOA working again.
Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court, pushing past whistleblower claims
Democrats have vehemently opposed Bove’s nomination, citing his current position as a top Justice Department official and his role in the dismissal of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
It marks the first time a federal appeals court has weighed in and brings the issue one step closer to coming back quickly before the Supreme Court.
Trump’s firing of 2 Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission was unconstitutional, judge rules
One of the commissioners, Alvaro Bedoya, resigned after suing to challenge the firings. The other plaintiff, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, can now resume her duties as commissioner because Trump lacks the constitutional authority to remove her, the judge ruled Thursday.