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Boasberg grills DOJ over remarks from Trump and Noem, floats moving migrants to Gitmo in action-packed hearing

May 7, 2025

Boasberg grills DOJ over remarks from Trump and Noem, floats moving migrants to Gitmo in action-packed hearing

Federal Judge James Boasberg on Wednesday heard another challenge to the Alien Enemies Act deportations, an appeal almost certain to spark fresh ire from Trump officials.

Stay in your lane: Florida AG fires next volley against judge halting state immigration law

May 7, 2025

Stay in your lane: Florida AG fires next volley against judge halting state immigration law

Immigration is on the mind of a Florida judge this week after AG James Uthmeier filed a motion to block her from halting enforcement of an immigration law.

Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti seeks mercy at resentencing, citing 'model inmate' record

May 7, 2025

Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti seeks mercy at resentencing, citing 'model inmate' record

Michael Avenatti claims prison has reformed him and is seeking a judge to reduce his 14-year sentencing. The disgraced lawyer was sent to prison for fraud.

Federal judge orders return of deported migrant to US, rejecting Trump request

May 6, 2025

Federal judge orders return of deported migrant to US, rejecting Trump request

A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to amend a ruling requiring the return of a Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador, citing due process.

White House rips blue state Dems using 'lawfare' to protect wind industry

May 6, 2025

White House rips blue state Dems using 'lawfare' to protect wind industry

Trump's wind energy order is facing legal headwinds thanks to a new lawsuit from 18 states and DC.

Identity of second deported man who judge wants returned to US revealed as Trump admin fights order

May 6, 2025

Identity of second deported man who judge wants returned to US revealed as Trump admin fights order

A judge says the Trump admin breached an asylum deal by deporting a Venezuelan migrant to El Salvador; officials argue he lost protections under the Alien Enemies Act.

Supreme Court flare-ups grab headlines as justices feel the heat

May 6, 2025

Supreme Court flare-ups grab headlines as justices feel the heat

The courtroom clashes offer the clearest sign yet that the justices are feeling the pressure as they juggle emergency appeals alongside their regular docket.

Trump admin continues Biden defense of abortion drug mifepristone, asks court to dismiss lawsuit

May 5, 2025

Trump admin continues Biden defense of abortion drug mifepristone, asks court to dismiss lawsuit

The Trump administration continues to defend rules that regulate the abortion drug mifepristone by asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit.

Trump-aligned group sues Chief Justice John Roberts in effort to restrict power of the courts

May 5, 2025

Trump-aligned group sues Chief Justice John Roberts in effort to restrict power of the courts

AFL, founded by Trump adviser Stephen Miller prior to his role in the second administration, has filed a number of lawsuits seeking to enforce Trump's agenda.

Jonathan Turley: New York AG Letitia James has always used her office to 'target opponents'

May 5, 2025

Jonathan Turley: New York AG Letitia James has always used her office to 'target opponents'

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley weighs in on New York Attorney General Letitia James suing the Trump administration over funding cuts to the Health and Human Services Department on 'America Reports.'