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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Can judge order US to ask El Salvador for migrant's release? 4th Circuit says yes, return can't be done 'telepathically'

The 4th Circuit ruled the U.S. must actively seek a migrant's return from El Salvador, not just rely on legal interpretations.
#immigration-policy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Brandon Johnson Counters Republican Attacks at Sanctuary City' Hearing

Mayor Brandon Johnson insists Chicago's policies on immigration do not violate federal law and enhance public safety.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | DOJ sues Newark, three more New Jersey cities over sanctuary policies: 'A frontal assault'

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Brandon Johnson Counters Republican Attacks at Sanctuary City' Hearing

Mayor Brandon Johnson insists Chicago's policies on immigration do not violate federal law and enhance public safety.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | DOJ sues Newark, three more New Jersey cities over sanctuary policies: 'A frontal assault'

more#immigration-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Trump admin backs Jewish professor's discrimination case against CUNY school

The Trump administration supports a Jewish professor's claim of a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests at CUNY's Hunter College.
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Reportedly Preparing To Seize Control of the U.S. Postal Service

Trump plans to dissolve USPS leadership and merge it with the Commerce Department, risking legal challenges and possible disruption to a 250-year-old institution.
Washington Nationals
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Today, we celebrate': Judge says National Park Service must reinstate employees

Federal judge reinstates wrongly terminated federal employees, citing unlawful mass firings by the Trump administration.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

States sue Trump administration over mass firings of federal employees

States are suing the Trump administration over illegal mass firings of federal employees, arguing proper procedures were not followed.
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Sues Maine for Refusing to Bar Transgender Athletes

The Trump administration's lawsuit against Maine targets policies allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, asserting violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump in fight for control

Trump's effort to remove CPB board members is legally challenged, with potential implications for public media funding.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

'King' Trump Kills Congestion Pricing: Can He Really Do This? (Not Legally!) - Streetsblog New York City

The Trump administration's decision to withdraw approval for congestion pricing is based on questionable legal interpretations.
There is significant legal precedent supporting the federal approval of congestion pricing.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Reportedly Preparing To Seize Control of the U.S. Postal Service

Trump plans to dissolve USPS leadership and merge it with the Commerce Department, risking legal challenges and possible disruption to a 250-year-old institution.
Washington Nationals
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Today, we celebrate': Judge says National Park Service must reinstate employees

Federal judge reinstates wrongly terminated federal employees, citing unlawful mass firings by the Trump administration.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

States sue Trump administration over mass firings of federal employees

States are suing the Trump administration over illegal mass firings of federal employees, arguing proper procedures were not followed.
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Sues Maine for Refusing to Bar Transgender Athletes

The Trump administration's lawsuit against Maine targets policies allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, asserting violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump in fight for control

Trump's effort to remove CPB board members is legally challenged, with potential implications for public media funding.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

'King' Trump Kills Congestion Pricing: Can He Really Do This? (Not Legally!) - Streetsblog New York City

The Trump administration's decision to withdraw approval for congestion pricing is based on questionable legal interpretations.
There is significant legal precedent supporting the federal approval of congestion pricing.
more#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump New Media' Briefing Starts Off With a Bang as Influencer Thanks Karoline Leavitt for Bringing Back English-Speaking Uber Drivers

The White House emphasizes adherence to federal laws, particularly regarding gender in sports and university funding, during a media briefing.
#uc-berkeley
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Feds launch probe of UC Berkeley over hiding millions in funding from China, other countries

Department of Education investigates UC Berkeley for failing to disclose foreign funding, including large sums from China.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Feds launch probe of UC Berkeley over hiding millions in funding from China, other countries

Department of Education investigates UC Berkeley for failing to disclose foreign funding, including large sums from China.
more#uc-berkeley
#transgender-rights
US news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

DOJ Targets States Allowing Trans Students in Women's Sports

The DOJ enforces federal law against state officials regarding transgender participation in women's sports.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Says Maine Broke Law by Allowing Transgender Athletes on Teams

Maine faces federal scrutiny for allowing transgender athletes on women's teams, following an executive order from the Trump administration.
US news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

DOJ Targets States Allowing Trans Students in Women's Sports

The DOJ enforces federal law against state officials regarding transgender participation in women's sports.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Says Maine Broke Law by Allowing Transgender Athletes on Teams

Maine faces federal scrutiny for allowing transgender athletes on women's teams, following an executive order from the Trump administration.
more#transgender-rights
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Trump tariffs: New York joins interstate lawsuit seeking to stop largest federal tax hike in history' | amNewYork

New York joins 11 states suing Trump over tariffs imposed under emergency powers, claiming they violate federal law.
#data-privacy
more#data-privacy
#doge
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Elon Musk must turn over records and answer questions on what he's doing at DOGE, judge orders

Federal judge mandates Elon Musk and DOGE to produce documents regarding agency reforms.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ranking House Oversight member says DOGE has created 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration

DOGE's actions pose significant risks to Americans' privacy, data security, and access to Social Security benefits.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Elon Musk must turn over records and answer questions on what he's doing at DOGE, judge orders

Federal judge mandates Elon Musk and DOGE to produce documents regarding agency reforms.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ranking House Oversight member says DOGE has created 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration

DOGE's actions pose significant risks to Americans' privacy, data security, and access to Social Security benefits.
more#doge
#legal-challenges
more#legal-challenges
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Federal judge drops contempt case against ICE agent over arrest outside Boston courthouse

While you might disagree with the enforcement of our federal immigration laws, there is simply no legal basis for you to hold federal officers in criminal contempt for carrying out their sworn duties.
Boston food
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

California's EV Carpool Lane Stickers May Go Away. Would It Be So Bad?

The incentive to allow single-occupancy clean-air vehicles in carpool lanes has fulfilled its purpose. This policy was essential in establishing California as a leading EV market.
Alternative transportation
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Musk's Team Must Produce Documents to Comply With Open Records Laws, Judge Says

Elon Musk's government unit must comply with public disclosure laws, according to a federal judge's ruling.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Judge Strikes Down DOGE-Led Memo Directing Mass Firing of Federal Employees: Illegal' and Must Be Rescinded'

A federal judge ruled against OPM's memo on mass firings, stating it lacked authority over other agencies' hiring and firing decisions.
Social justice
fromstateline.org
3 months ago

GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash

A lawsuit by Republican AGs seeks to challenge disability protections, sparking deep concern among advocates and parents about broader implications.
Health
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Judge orders HHS, CDC and FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information

U.S. judge orders restoration of health agency webpages removed under Trump's executive order, emphasizing the impact on public health treatments.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
6 months ago

FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman Islands

Federal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.
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