Federal Courts - Page 53

May 20

Federal judge with history of anti-Trump remarks assigned to Hannah Dugan criminal case

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's trial, overseen by Judge Lynn Adelman, raises concerns of political bias due to Adelman's past remarks on Trump and Roberts.

May 19

Trump considers former defense attorney Emil Bove for federal appeals court vacancy

Emil Bove, known for his aggressive DOJ tactics, is a potential nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals, raising concerns over Trump's judicial appointments.

May 19

MAGA group fights to undo Carter-era ban on merit-based federal hiring

Trump-aligned group America First Legal seeks to overturn a Carter-era decree, advocating for merit-based hiring over race-conscious practices in federal agencies.

May 16

Judge on warpath presses Trump DOJ on Abrego Garcia deportation, answers leave courtroom in stunned silence

Heated exchanges were heard in court as Judge Xinis confronted DOJ attorneys over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's unlawful deportation, while protesters rallied outside for his return.

May 16

Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deport Venezuelan migrants under Alien Enemies Act

The Supreme Court sided with a group of Venezuelan immigrants after President Donald Trump tried to deport them under the Alien Enemies Act.

May 16

Trump-appointed federal judge rules against Biden-era sex-based employment discrimination guidance

Federal ruling declares Biden-era guidance claiming that sex-based discrimination includes sexual orientation and gender identity is "contrary to law."

May 16

Trump appointee Barrett challenges administration on nationwide injunctions, surprises and delights liberals

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's exchange with Trump Solicitor General John Sauer on court precedents in a birthright citizenship case draws attention and raises concerns among Trump allies.

May 16

Senators sound off as Supreme Court hears case on nationwide injunctions

Sen. John Kennedy led other supporters of the JCRA in speaking with Fox News Digital on the matter of nationwide injunctions and the SCOTUS case.

May 15

Supreme Court takes on birthright citizenship: Justices seemingly split on lower court powers

Supreme Court Justices are weighing three challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship order – a case that could quickly reshape how lower courts handle similar disputes.

May 15

Clinton-appointed federal judge blocks Trump admin from pulling foreign service workers' bargaining rights

A Clinton-appointed federal judge moved to block the Trump administration from targeting foreign service workers' collective bargaining rights.