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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.

Texas November 21

Texas files emergency Supreme Court petition after Trump-backed congressional map blocked by federal judges

Texas' redistricting battle heads to the Supreme Court after the state challenged a ruling that blocked a congressional map designed to help Republicans gain five seats.

Donald Trump November 20

Fate of Abrego Garcia hangs in the balance as judge grills DOJ on removal order

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ripped the Trump administration Thursday for its "empty word salad" in a migrant deportation battle, adding she would "love to see the evidence."

Donald Trump November 19

Republicans protest double standard after judges call Texas redistricting plan 'racially gerrymandered'

Federal judges block Texas GOP redistricting plan, sparking Republican backlash over racial gerrymandering claims as case heads to Supreme Court.

Justice Department November 19

Federal judge calls Comey indictment into question, asks if Halligan is a 'puppet' for Trump

Judge finds interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan signed final indictment against James Comey that was never presented to full grand jury.

Federal Judges November 14

Ex-judges blast top Trump DOJ official for declaring ‘war’ on courts

A group of former federal judges says Deputy AG Todd Blanche’s “war" comments on so-called "activist judges" threaten public trust in the courts.

Donald Trump November 10

Trump, states back in court over SNAP as benefits remain in legal limbo

The fight over SNAP benefits continues to play out in the Supreme Court and federal courts, leaving millions of low-income Americans hanging in the balance.