Judiciary - Page 62

November 19

Boasberg plans to move quickly on Trump contempt inquiry in major immigration case

Judge James Boasberg indicated a strong desire to hear witness testimony from DOJ whistleblower Erez Reuveni and from other Trump officials.

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.

November 19

Republicans feud over 'Arctic Frost' accountability measure, but critics offer no clear alternative

A controversial provision allowing senators to sue for $500,000 over subpoenaed phone records may be withdrawn from the government funding bill.

November 19

'Commander Butcher' pleads guilty in NY to plotting to hand out poisoned candy to kids

Neo-Nazi leader pleads guilty to shocking plot involving poisoned candy for children and bomb-making instructions targeting Jewish communities in Brooklyn.

November 19

MIKE DAVIS: SCOTUS must save Texas from meddling liberal judges

Texas appeals federal court ruling that blocked new redistricting map, potentially costing Republicans five House seats in upcoming midterm elections.

November 19

130 Democrat congressional representatives urge SCOTUS to side with trans athlete in Title IX legal battle

A coalition of 130 congressional Democrats filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to support transgender athletes in two Title IX cases.

November 19

Federal judge rules law requiring display of Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that Texas' law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms violates the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

November 18

Federal judges block Texas from using redrawn congressional map

A panel of three federal judges ruled that a congressional map passed by Texas lawmakers was "racially gerrymandered" and cannot go into effect Tuesday.

November 18

House conservatives rally behind push to impeach Judge Boasberg over role in Trump investigation

House Freedom Caucus rallies behind Rep. Brandon Gill's push to impeach Judge James Boasberg over his role in subpoenas targeting Republican lawmakers.

November 17

Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to disable engines mid-flight avoids prison time

Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson was sentenced after trying to cut fuel to a 2023 passenger flight’s engines after taking psychedelic mushrooms.