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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US judge rejects Trump's lawsuit against Maryland federal court system

Cullen normally serves in the federal court system for the western district of Virginia, but since all 15 judges in Maryland's district court system were named as defendants in the case, someone from outside the state had to be brought in to resolve the case. The lawsuit was a highly unusual, broad-strokes attack on the federal judicial system in Maryland, where Trump's immigration agenda has faced several high-profile setbacks.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Pam Bondi Tries to Save Alina Habba's Job by Firing Her Replacement

Justice Department intervenes to support Alina Habba against her removal by federal judges in New Jersey.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Upstate judges decline to give interim U.S. attorney permanent job in Albany

Federal judges rejected permanent appointment of John Sarcone as chief prosecutor for Northern District of New York.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DOJ launches unusual lawsuit against entire federal district court in Maryland

The Justice Department is suing federal judges for alleged judicial overreach, asserting it aims to halt perceived overreach in immigration cases.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

10 Ways to Think About the Supreme Court's Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions

The Supreme Court ruling on Trump v. CASA limits federal judges' powers to issue nationwide injunctions, empowering executive actions instead.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal judges are powerful. Some of their law clerks describe a toxic work culture

"If I had declined to participate, it would have marked me as disloyal or difficult," said a former clerk. "It was a constant reminder of how completely the judge controlled my time."
Law
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Birthright citizenship goes to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is reviewing whether the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship and the limits of federal policy injunctions.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Why Trump Draws Attention to Federal Judges

The growing public focus on federal judges shifts the perception from law-based governance to personality-driven narratives.
Lower federal judges have suddenly gained public prominence amid political controversies, especially during Trump's presidency.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Trump's Deportation Airline Just Got Hacked by Anonymous

Anonymous hacked GlobalX Air to enforce a federal judge's order halting deportations carried out by the Trump administration.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Judges would be accountable for abuse even if they retired or resigned, under new bill

Legislation introduced to hold federal judges accountable for misconduct and abuse, ensuring investigations continue after retirement or resignation.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The judicial branch wants Congress to know its budget has put judge safety at risk when threats are already up

Congressionally mandated funding shortfall endangers federal judges' safety amid rising threats.
Judicial officials are raising alarms over inadequate courthouse security due to budget cuts.
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