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Federal Judges February 5

Federal judge rules against DHS on warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon

Federal judge bars DHS from carrying out warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon without individualized assessments of flight risk.

Pentagon February 4

Federal judge grills DOJ lawyers over censure of Democratic senator

Federal judge seems to signal support for Sen. Mark Kelly's claim that the Pentagon violated his First Amendment rights by retaliating against him.

Federal Courts February 2

Fox News Digital report spurs 22 AGs to urge expanded House probe into alleged judicial bias

Nearly half of state attorneys general demand Congress expand probe into alleged climate bias influencing federal judges through judicial reference manual.

Federal Judges February 2

Longtime Iowa federal judge dies at 78 after more than 26 years on the bench

Robert Pratt, who served as an Iowa federal judge for more than 26 years, died Wednesday at 78 after suffering cardiac arrest while at a gym.

Federal Judges January 31

Federal judge orders Trump admin to release 5-year-old, his dad from immigration detention within 3 days

A federal judge demanded the release of a detained 5-year-old and his illegal immigrant father from a Texas immigration center, saying it was "traumatizing" to the boy.

Immigration January 31

Federal judge rejects Minnesota request to block ICE-led Operation Metro Surge

Federal judge denies Minnesota's bid to halt ICE's Operation Metro Surge, ruling state failed to meet legal standard to block immigration enforcement.

Opinion January 31

Fix is in in Minnesota, where anti-ICE federal judge leaves his lane to side with mob

Federal judge Patrick Schiltz faces calls to recuse from immigration cases after donations to advocacy group that called Trump orders "cruel and inhumane."

Illegal Immigrants January 30

Nevada judge frees convicted MS-13 killer despite government warnings about public safety

A Nevada judge released a convicted MS-13 murderer despite Justice Department warnings, sparking public safety concerns and legal controversy.

Donald Trump January 30

Federal judge strikes down parts of Trump executive order on citizenship verification for voter registration

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled Friday that the Trump administration's executive order on citizenship-based voter ID overstepped constitutional authority.

Donald Trump January 29

Trump allies cite surge in appeals court wins, say reversals dwarf Biden era

Trump allies are highlighting the president’s Supreme Court win rate, even as critics argue the numbers don’t tell the full legal story.

Federal Judges January 29

‘Shocking and inappropriate’: Legal experts slam judges’ guide over climate bias claims

Congressional probe uncovers alleged efforts to influence federal judges on climate cases through judicial education programs and biased materials.