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Obama-appointed judge torpedoes Trump’s bid to protect US jobs by reforming controversial immigration policy

June 9, 2026

Obama-appointed judge torpedoes Trump’s bid to protect US jobs by reforming controversial immigration policy

Obama-appointed federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa payment requirement, ruling it amounts to a tax only Congress can impose.

SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The JAIL Act delivers

June 8, 2026

SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The JAIL Act delivers

The JAIL Act seeks to end judicial immunity, allowing victims to sue judges who release violent repeat offenders on bail who then commit more crimes.

‘Conflict of Interest’: Judge who axed Trump name from DC landmark tied to anti-Trump conspiracy theory

June 3, 2026

‘Conflict of Interest’: Judge who axed Trump name from DC landmark tied to anti-Trump conspiracy theory

Trump accuses Obama-appointed Judge Cooper of conflict of interest over Kennedy Center ruling, citing wife Amy Jeffress' work for Biden and Democrats.

JONATHAN TURLEY: Kennedy Center ruling gets Trump's name right but repairs badly wrong

June 3, 2026

JONATHAN TURLEY: Kennedy Center ruling gets Trump's name right but repairs badly wrong

Legal analysis explores why Judge Cooper's ruling on the Kennedy Center closure lacks a clear standard for federal courts to override board decisions.

Obama judge clears left-wing group to fly ominous flag aimed at Trump on his own turf

June 2, 2026

Obama judge clears left-wing group to fly ominous flag aimed at Trump on his own turf

Obama-appointed Judge Moss permits "86 47" flag near the National Mall, delivering a blow to the Trump administration in a free speech case.

Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, says only Congress can rename it

May 29, 2026

Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, says only Congress can rename it

A federal judge ordered Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, ruling the board overstepped its authority by unilaterally renaming the venue.

Married federal judge repeatedly had courthouse sex with law enforcement officer, complaint alleges

May 27, 2026

Married federal judge repeatedly had courthouse sex with law enforcement officer, complaint alleges

A judicial misconduct report alleges a married federal judge had sex with a law enforcement officer inside courthouse chambers over a two-year period.

US Olympian's lawsuit against USA Fencing for alleged trans athlete in women's competition is dismissed

May 26, 2026

US Olympian's lawsuit against USA Fencing for alleged trans athlete in women's competition is dismissed

Federal judge dismisses Title IX lawsuit brought by U.S. Olympian Margherita Guzzi Vincenti against USA Fencing over alleged transgender competitors.

DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'vindictive'

May 22, 2026

DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'vindictive'

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling indictment was dismissed by a federal judge who cited 'vindictive' prosecution. The DOJ says it will appeal.

Trump-appointed federal judge rules against admin on Maine voter roll data

May 22, 2026

Trump-appointed federal judge rules against admin on Maine voter roll data

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows over the state's refusal to turn over voter data to the government.