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Dept of Education July 15

Trump Department of Labor to absorb some Education Department responsibilities

The Trump administration has created a partnership between Labor and Education departments to build an integrated federal education and workforce system as part of an effort to downsize the government.

Federal Courts July 11

Federal judge issues temporary restraining order curtailing Trump's immigration enforcement in California

A federal judge Judge blocked ICE stops in California without "reasonable suspicion" and banned profiling by race, language, job or location while requiring detailed records.

Federal Courts July 10

Federal judge extends arguments in Abrego Garcia case, slams ICE witness who 'knew nothing'

Judge Paula Xinis questioned the Justice Department over the timing of a criminal investigation of Salvadorian migrant Abrego Garcia, who was returned after his erroneous deportation.

Federal Courts July 4

Judge backs Trump admin's deportation push for 8 illegal migrants after another judge blocks it

Eight migrants face deportation to South Sudan after a Massachusetts federal judge denied their request, highlighting legal battles over the Trump administration.

Donald Trump July 3

Trump administration swarms SCOTUS with emergency requests and sees surprising success

The Supreme Court's 6-3 majority has largely supported Trump's sweeping policy actions through emergency applications, allowing controversial measures to proceed.

Federal Courts July 2

Obama-appointed judge strikes down Trump order preventing asylum requests, protections for illegal immigrants

An Obama-appointed judge has halted Trump's immigration crackdown by blocking executive order that sought to prevent migrants crossing the southern border from claiming asylum.

Republicans July 1

House Republicans call for investigation into Obama-appointed judge in Trump funding case

House Judiciary members claim Obama-appointed Judge McConnell violated ethics by ruling on Trump funding case while leading organization receiving federal grants.

Supreme Court June 28

Chief Justice Roberts sounds alarm on dangerous rhetoric aimed at judges from politicians

Justice John Roberts warns politicians about dangerous rhetoric against judges, citing threats of violence and referencing incidents involving President Trump and Sen. Schumer.

Supreme Court June 28

Final day of SCOTUS decisions brings wave of history-making rulings

The Supreme Court's last decision day of its term involved the justices reining in judicial power and serving up a victory for parents in the ongoing culture wars.

US Education June 28

Harvard, University of Toronto make contingency plan to allow foreign students to study if barred from US

Harvard University and the University of Toronto have revealed a contingency plan for international Harvard graduate students to continue their education in Canada.

Supreme Court June 27

Barrett eviscerates Jackson, Sotomayor takes on a 'complicit' court in contentious final opinions

Justice Barrett accuses Justice Jackson of embracing "imperial judiciary" in Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions related to Trump's birthright policy.