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Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

The Trump administration faces serious judicial scrutiny over its ban on transgender military service members.

Judge Reyes highlighted contradictions and shortcomings in the government's arguments about transgender service members.

What to Know About the Ruling Blocking Trump's Refugee Ban

A federal judge blocked Trump's efforts to suspend the U.S. refugee resettlement program, asserting the president cannot override congressional laws.

Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to resume international aid payments amid allegations of irreparable harm from funding cut-offs.

Healthcare

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Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts

A federal judge has temporarily blocked NIH funding cuts to medical research institutions.

DC food

FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens 'Acute Harm,' Judge Rules

FEMA must comply with a court ruling blocking the Trump administration's disaster aid freeze within one week.

Washington DC

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

Immigration enforcement at houses of worship could violate religious freedom, leading to a preliminary injunction blocking such actions during ongoing legal challenges.

LGBT

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

The Trump administration faces serious judicial scrutiny over its ban on transgender military service members.

Judge Reyes highlighted contradictions and shortcomings in the government's arguments about transgender service members.

What to Know About the Ruling Blocking Trump's Refugee Ban

A federal judge blocked Trump's efforts to suspend the U.S. refugee resettlement program, asserting the president cannot override congressional laws.

Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to resume international aid payments amid allegations of irreparable harm from funding cut-offs.

Healthcare

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Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts

A federal judge has temporarily blocked NIH funding cuts to medical research institutions.

DC food

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FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens 'Acute Harm,' Judge Rules

FEMA must comply with a court ruling blocking the Trump administration's disaster aid freeze within one week.

#deportation

fromWIRED

Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport

The Trump administration's move to revoke parole affects over 500,000 immigrants, but a federal judge has issued a protective order blocking the deportation.

White House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling

The White House has delayed a deportation flight due to a federal court order.

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US: ICE deports 3 American children, say lawyers DW 04/27/2025

Three American children, ages 2, 4, and 7, were deported alongside their undocumented mothers, raising legal and ethical concerns.

fromKqed

EU data protection

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act | KQED

fromWIRED

Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport

The Trump administration's move to revoke parole affects over 500,000 immigrants, but a federal judge has issued a protective order blocking the deportation.

White House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling

The White House has delayed a deportation flight due to a federal court order.

fromwww.dw.com

US: ICE deports 3 American children, say lawyers DW 04/27/2025

Three American children, ages 2, 4, and 7, were deported alongside their undocumented mothers, raising legal and ethical concerns.

fromKqed

EU data protection

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act | KQED

Judge lectures DOJ over Ras Baraka arrest at ICE facility- as NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver is released without bail

Federal prosecutors faced criticism for dropping charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his protest arrest.

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NYC politics

Hot Mic Catches Stunned Newark Mayor's A**hole' Remark After Judge Destroys U.S. Attorney's Office

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Judge lectures DOJ over Ras Baraka arrest at ICE facility- as NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver is released without bail

Federal prosecutors faced criticism for dropping charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his protest arrest.

fromwww.mediaite.com

NYC politics

Hot Mic Catches Stunned Newark Mayor's A**hole' Remark After Judge Destroys U.S. Attorney's Office

more#newark

fromFast Company

1 week ago

Confused about your student loan status? Here's help

The government has complicated student loan repayment with involuntary collections on defaulted loans, while confusion mounts over delayed income-driven repayment applications.

Non-profit organizations

US politics

fromTruthout

2 weeks ago

Judge Blocks Trump-Musk "Unconstitutional Dismantling" of Federal Government

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's overhaul of federal agencies, deeming it unconstitutional without congressional authorization.

Jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to be finalized on Friday

Jury selection in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial is concluding, with opening statements set for Monday amid serious allegations against the music mogul.

NYC music

As Jury Selection Begins, Here's What to Know About Sean Diddy' Combs' Sex Trafficking Case

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing serious sex trafficking charges, with jury selection underway and potential life imprisonment if convicted.

NYC music

2 weeks ago

Jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to be finalized on Friday

Jury selection in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial is concluding, with opening statements set for Monday amid serious allegations against the music mogul.

NYC music

As Jury Selection Begins, Here's What to Know About Sean Diddy' Combs' Sex Trafficking Case

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing serious sex trafficking charges, with jury selection underway and potential life imprisonment if convicted.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Nationwide

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming care for minors, contrasting with limited state protections.

NYC LGBT

Maine Gov. Janet Mills beats Donald Trump, gets school meal funds restored while defending trans kids

The Trump administration reversed its decision to cut funding for Maine's school meal programs after a federal intervention over anti-trans regulations.

NYC LGBT

fromTruthout

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Nationwide

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming care for minors, contrasting with limited state protections.

NYC LGBT

Maine Gov. Janet Mills beats Donald Trump, gets school meal funds restored while defending trans kids

The Trump administration reversed its decision to cut funding for Maine's school meal programs after a federal intervention over anti-trans regulations.

more#transgender-rights

Brooklyn-based gang associate convicted of racketeering, drug trafficking, and committing a July 2020 shooting

Demetrius Johnson was convicted of racketeering, narcotics trafficking, and gun charges linked to the Bully Gang.

#sex-trafficking

Los Angeles

Man pleads guilty to trafficking, admits he raped woman before leaving her in California a forest

fromVulture

NYC politics

How Jury Selection for Sean 'Diddy' Combs's Sex-Trafficking Trial Will Work

Los Angeles

Man pleads guilty to trafficking, admits he raped woman before leaving her in California a forest

fromVulture

NYC politics

How Jury Selection for Sean 'Diddy' Combs's Sex-Trafficking Trial Will Work

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

SF parents

Jury finds California man guilty of sexually assaulting 13-year-old, recording attack

Gonzalez-Reyes convicted of producing and distributing child pornography after assaulting a 13-year-old girl and recording the act.

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

SF parents

Jury finds California man guilty of sexually assaulting 13-year-old, recording attack

Gonzalez-Reyes convicted of producing and distributing child pornography after assaulting a 13-year-old girl and recording the act.

more#criminal-justice

#immigration

East Bay (California)

4 weeks ago

DOJ charges man held in Bay Area with smuggling the Irish into America by sea

A 23-year-old man is charged with leading a conspiracy to smuggle Irish nationals into the U.S. via boat.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

Federal judge 'astounded' that Florida cops violated her order on immigration arrests

Florida authorities violated a federal judge's order blocking state law arrests of undocumented immigrants, raising concerns over legal compliance.

East Bay (California)

4 weeks ago

DOJ charges man held in Bay Area with smuggling the Irish into America by sea

A 23-year-old man is charged with leading a conspiracy to smuggle Irish nationals into the U.S. via boat.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

Federal judge 'astounded' that Florida cops violated her order on immigration arrests

Florida authorities violated a federal judge's order blocking state law arrests of undocumented immigrants, raising concerns over legal compliance.

more#immigration

#elon-musk

Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer Questions

A federal judge ordered Elon Musk's team to provide documents and answer questions regarding their involvement in government program cuts.

European startups

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Intellectual property law

Judge rejects Elon Musk's OpenAI injunction, but offers fast trial

The court denied Musk's injunction but permitted an expedited trial on his claims against OpenAI.

fromArs Technica

Musk loses bid to stop OpenAI's for-profit shift, but can make his case in trial

A federal judge rejected Elon Musk's attempt to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity but expedited the trial.

EU data protection

Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE Team From Education Department's Student Loan Databases

A federal judge temporarily halted Musk's team from accessing sensitive Education Department data pending a privacy-related lawsuit.

Judge Blocks Education Officials From Providing Sensitive Data to Musk's Team

Federal judge blocks access to personal data for Elon Musk's team amid privacy concerns.

The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates protection of sensitive personal information.

Judge Finds Musk's Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution

Elon Musk's attempt to close U.S.A.I.D. likely violated the Constitution, prompting a federal judge to restore its operations.

Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer Questions

A federal judge ordered Elon Musk's team to provide documents and answer questions regarding their involvement in government program cuts.

European startups

fromTESLARATI

Intellectual property law

Judge rejects Elon Musk's OpenAI injunction, but offers fast trial

The court denied Musk's injunction but permitted an expedited trial on his claims against OpenAI.

fromArs Technica

Musk loses bid to stop OpenAI's for-profit shift, but can make his case in trial

A federal judge rejected Elon Musk's attempt to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity but expedited the trial.

EU data protection

Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE Team From Education Department's Student Loan Databases

A federal judge temporarily halted Musk's team from accessing sensitive Education Department data pending a privacy-related lawsuit.

Judge Blocks Education Officials From Providing Sensitive Data to Musk's Team

Federal judge blocks access to personal data for Elon Musk's team amid privacy concerns.

The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates protection of sensitive personal information.

Judge Finds Musk's Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution

Elon Musk's attempt to close U.S.A.I.D. likely violated the Constitution, prompting a federal judge to restore its operations.

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

George Santos faces sentencing for federal fraud and identity theft, admitting to deceiving donors and stealing identities for his campaign.

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.

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Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

George Santos faces sentencing for federal fraud and identity theft, admitting to deceiving donors and stealing identities for his campaign.

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.

Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the DOJ seeking the death penalty for the crime.

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court over killing of healthcare chief

Luigi Mangione faces death penalty charges for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting issues in America's healthcare system.

Black Lives Matter

fromeuronews

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in Manhattan court

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing a potential death penalty.

NYC politics

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the DOJ seeking the death penalty for the crime.

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court over killing of healthcare chief

Luigi Mangione faces death penalty charges for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting issues in America's healthcare system.

Black Lives Matter

fromeuronews

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in Manhattan court

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing a potential death penalty.

NYC politics

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

more#death-penalty

#first-amendment

US politics

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's anti-DEI purge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump from enforcing bans on diversity programs, citing First Amendment violations.

fromCallaborlaw

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.

US politics

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's anti-DEI purge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump from enforcing bans on diversity programs, citing First Amendment violations.

fromCallaborlaw

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.

San Francisco Giants

Trio pleads guilty to series of Bay Area bank robberies

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San Francisco Giants

Trio pleads guilty to series of Bay Area bank robberies

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco Giants

Trio pleads guilty to series of Bay Area bank robberies

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San Francisco Giants

Trio pleads guilty to series of Bay Area bank robberies

more#bank-robbery

Silicon Valley

Latest line: A good week for Gabby Chavez-Lopez, a bad week for Google

Gabby Chavez-Lopez advances to San Jose City Council runoff; Google faces potential penalties for advertising monopoly.

Another federal judge says Google is a monopolist

A federal judge ruled that Google has an illegal monopoly in advertising technology, highlighting its anticompetitive practices.

fromSlate Magazine

Google's Empire Has Never Been Closer to Collapse

Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust laws in the online advertising marketplace, impacting smaller websites.

fromTechSpot

Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup

Google has been ruled to have illegally maintained a monopoly in online advertising.

Tech industry

Google Makes History With Rapid-Fire Antitrust Losses

Google faces significant antitrust challenges, marking unprecedented legal precedents involving its monopoly in online advertising and search.

fromBusiness Insider

Another federal judge says Google is a monopolist

A federal judge ruled that Google has an illegal monopoly in advertising technology, highlighting its anticompetitive practices.

fromSlate Magazine

Google's Empire Has Never Been Closer to Collapse

Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust laws in the online advertising marketplace, impacting smaller websites.

fromTechSpot

Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup

Google has been ruled to have illegally maintained a monopoly in online advertising.

Tech industry

Google Makes History With Rapid-Fire Antitrust Losses

Google faces significant antitrust challenges, marking unprecedented legal precedents involving its monopoly in online advertising and search.

Judge in Boston orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives

A federal judge mandated the release of frozen funds essential for climate and infrastructure projects, emphasizing agencies' limited authority under federal law.

#immigration-law

NYC parents

Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored

fromBoston.com

Boston food

Vermont federal judge refuses request for ICE to release detained Tufts student on bail

NYC parents

Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored

fromBoston.com

Boston food

Vermont federal judge refuses request for ICE to release detained Tufts student on bail

Eric Adams' NYC trial in limbo - as judge appoints attorney to fight DOJ's bid to dismiss historic case

Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial is delayed as a judge seeks independent counsel's input before deciding on dismissing the case.

Judge in Eric Adams Case Names Lawyer to Argue Against Dropping of Charges

Federal judge defers ruling on dropping corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, appointing an independent lawyer for further arguments.

fromIntelligencer

Eric Adams Gets Off Scot-Free

Federal judge dismisses corruption charges against Eric Adams, ensuring they cannot be revived in future.

Eric Adams' NYC trial in limbo - as judge appoints attorney to fight DOJ's bid to dismiss historic case

Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial is delayed as a judge seeks independent counsel's input before deciding on dismissing the case.

Judge in Eric Adams Case Names Lawyer to Argue Against Dropping of Charges

Federal judge defers ruling on dropping corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, appointing an independent lawyer for further arguments.

fromIntelligencer

Eric Adams Gets Off Scot-Free

Federal judge dismisses corruption charges against Eric Adams, ensuring they cannot be revived in future.

Judge deliberates after Justice Department pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

DOJ requests suspension of bribery charges against Mayor Adams citing national security and policy concerns.

fromwww.amny.com

BREAKING: Criminal indictment against Mayor Adams dismissed by federal judge | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams' criminal indictment has been dismissed with prejudice, preventing future prosecution.

Judge deliberates after Justice Department pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

DOJ requests suspension of bribery charges against Mayor Adams citing national security and policy concerns.

fromwww.amny.com

BREAKING: Criminal indictment against Mayor Adams dismissed by federal judge | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams' criminal indictment has been dismissed with prejudice, preventing future prosecution.

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Judicial rulings block Kari Lake's drive to shutter Voice of America

Federal judges have restricted Kari Lake's efforts to dismantle U.S. government-funded international broadcasters, maintaining operations of Voice of America and Radio Free Europe.

NYC parents

Columbia, Barnard ordered to refrain from turning over student disciplinary records until Mahmoud Khalil hearing

Columbia University and Barnard College are temporarily shielded from a House committee's demand for student records pending a hearing next week.

Man Charged in Theft of Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers Dies

Jerry Hal Saliterman, one of the men charged in the 2005 theft of Judy Garlandâs ruby slippers, died before his federal court case could be resolved.

US news

fromMiami Herald

3 Colombians face big prison terms after guilty pleas to kidnapping US soldiers in Bogota

Three Colombians face long prison sentences for drugging and kidnapping two U.S. Army soldiers in Bogota.

Judge rejects NYC's request to order immediate return of $80 million from FEMA to shelter migrants

FEMA will not return $80 million to New York City amid funding dispute for migrant shelters.

What to Know About Proposals to Fix the Chaos at Rikers Island

A federal judge may appoint an outside receiver to oversee Rikers Island due to ongoing violence and management issues.