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Trump's push to oust Omar faces historic Supreme Court test, but legal experts see ‘uncharted’ twist

6 days ago

Trump's push to oust Omar faces historic Supreme Court test, but legal experts see ‘uncharted’ twist

President Donald Trump's push to oust Ilhan Omar faces a key legal test, but experts say Powell v. McCormack may actually support her expulsion.

Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ's threats against election workers ahead of 2026 midterms

6 days ago

Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ's threats against election workers ahead of 2026 midterms

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from threatening election workers with prosecution over ballots tied to suspected noncitizens.

Justice Department is taking Alaska ballot allegations ‘very seriously,’ attorney says

6 days ago

Justice Department is taking Alaska ballot allegations ‘very seriously,’ attorney says

U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman announces a federal investigation into a decoy candidate scheme targeting the Alaska U.S. Senate race.

Liberal court delivers immigration win for Trump as judge warns of ‘floodgates’ if law firm succeeded

October 30, 2026

Liberal court delivers immigration win for Trump as judge warns of ‘floodgates’ if law firm succeeded

The Ninth Circuit ruled that law firm Red Eagle lacked standing to challenge the State Department's indefinite pause on the diversity visa lottery.

California election workers hit with criminal subpoenas as Trump DOJ turns up heat in voting showdown

October 30, 2026

California election workers hit with criminal subpoenas as Trump DOJ turns up heat in voting showdown

The Department of Justice issued criminal grand jury subpoenas to at least four California election workers over alleged noncitizen voting records.

Unhinged judge who called Latino attorney a 'White savior' ordered to undergo psychiatric examination

October 30, 2026

Unhinged judge who called Latino attorney a 'White savior' ordered to undergo psychiatric examination

Judge Ada Brown called attorney Ezra Young a "White savior" intimidated by "Black excellence" in a hearing now under Fifth Circuit investigation.

MEMORY LANE: Omar investigation reportedly began under Obama administration

October 29, 2026

MEMORY LANE: Omar investigation reportedly began under Obama administration

The investigation into allegations that Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., married her brother reportedly began during the Obama administration.

Judge rejects DOJ request to block California from immediately counting ballots linked to alleged noncitizens

October 29, 2026

Judge rejects DOJ request to block California from immediately counting ballots linked to alleged noncitizens

A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from barring California's count of mail ballots from over 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters on its rolls.

Long-running embassy fight comes back to haunt Trump as State Dept hit with $461M lawsuit

October 28, 2026

Long-running embassy fight comes back to haunt Trump as State Dept hit with $461M lawsuit

B.L. Harbert International alleges the State Department reached a $370 million settlement over COVID-19 embassy construction claims, then reversed course.

Trump's unusual legal gambit against Biden-era deportation rule pays off at Supreme Court

October 28, 2026

Trump's unusual legal gambit against Biden-era deportation rule pays off at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court allowed a Texas-DOJ agreement ending the Biden-era administrative closure rule that let judges delay deportation proceedings.