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Federal Judges January 8

Federal judge disqualifies US attorney, tosses subpoenas targeting NY AG Letitia James

Federal judge disqualifies NY prosecutor, tosses subpoenas targeting AG Letitia James over Trump fraud investigations. Court rules appointment unlawful.

Judiciary January 7

Cruz demands impeachment of Boasberg and judge who sentenced Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin

Congress should impeach two federal judges for misconduct despite the rarity of such action, Senator Ted Cruz argued Wednesday, citing gag orders and a lenient sentencing decision.

Justice Department January 7

Federal judge presses Lindsey Halligan on why she is using US attorney title

Federal judge orders Lindsey Halligan to justify using official title after court ruled appointment as U.S. attorney unlawful.

Wisconsin January 7

Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing ICE resigns, vows to keep fighting case

A Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents has resigned while vowing to continue fighting her case.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 5

Trump admin asks Boasberg for more time to detail CECOT plans after Maduro ouster

The Trump administration has for months resisted a court's orders to detail the status of the Venezuela plaintiffs, who were deported in March to El Salvador's CECOT prison.

New York December 24

Judge gives 'green light' to controversial New York driver's license law in blow to Trump admin

A judge ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to New York's Green Light Law, which allows people to obtain driver's licenses without proof of legal U.S. residency.

Opinion December 20

MIKE DAVIS: Why Trump's blue slip blues aren't Grassley's fault

Senate Republicans clashed over Trump's criminal attorney picks as the blue slip rule blocks nominees. Grassley defended the process while critics demand action.

Supreme Court December 19

Judge tosses Trump-linked lawsuit targeting Chief Justice Roberts, dealing setback to Trump allies

The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, comes a top Trump officials have railed against "activist judges" they say have unduly restricted executive powers.

Donald Trump December 16

Trump admin fights in court to keep White House East Wing demolition, $300M ballroom build on track

The lawsuit seeks to halt Trump's planned $300 million White House ballroom, which the National Trust argues is moving forward "without any review whatsoever."

Illegal Immigrants December 11

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released after judge rules Trump admin lacked valid removal order

A federal judge ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE’s Moshannon Valley facility, ruling the Trump administration lacked the required removal order.

Donald Trump December 10

Judge blocks Trump National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

The order from Judge Breyer returns the National Guard troops to the control of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.