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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Judge rules ex-Trump lawyer unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey

Alina Habba was unlawfully serving as acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey and was disqualified by a federal judge.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pam Bondi threatens prosecution for leaders not complying with immigration officers

Pam Bondi warns mayors of 32 cities about prosecution for not supporting immigration enforcement.
#national-guard
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Judge Rules Trump's Deployment of National Guard in California Illegal

The federal judge declared Trump's National Guard deployment in California illegal, emphasizing that the unrest did not meet the definition of rebellion.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump praises great job' by national guard in calming LA protests, as mayor says troops are not in the city US politics live

President Trump has invoked federal law to order the national guard to Los Angeles amidst ongoing protests.
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's War On Sanctuary Cities Dealt Major BlowBut He Finds A New Battle

Trump's approach to sanctuary cities began with an Executive Order aimed at combating what he termed the interference of these jurisdictions with federal law enforcement operations. The order instructed federal officials to cut funding to these cities, reflecting a broader strategy during his presidency to enforce stricter immigration policies against perceived obstruction.
US politics
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Florida judge rejects Trump DOJ push to release Epstein grand jury transcripts as congressional pressure mounts

U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg determined that the request to release grand jury documents from 2005 and 2007 failed to meet any extraordinary exceptions under federal law.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

ICE continues raids at Federal Plaza, detaining immigrants at court hearings

ICE agents have transformed the 12th floor of 26 Federal Plaza into an arrest zone, capturing immigrants attending mandatory immigration court hearings under the Trump administration.
US politics
Agriculture
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Sues California, Claims We're Driving Up the Price of Eggs

California's anti-animal cruelty laws are argued to have caused egg price spikes, despite stabilization after the end of the bird flu emergency.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Trump administration cuts off all future federal funding to Harvard

The Trump administration has halted research grants to Harvard, citing non-compliance with federal law amidst a convoluted cultural critique.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Trump administration cuts off all future federal funding to Harvard

The Trump administration has halted research grants to Harvard, citing non-compliance with federal law amidst a convoluted cultural critique.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

S.F.: Judge orders restoration of public health data removed by Trump policies

A federal judge ruled in favor of San Francisco and Doctors for America, restoring access to vital public health data that was removed by the Trump administration.
Public health
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Congress might block state AI laws for a decade. Here's what it means. | TechCrunch

The proposal to ban states from regulating AI for a decade risks undermining protection against AI harms and reducing accountability for powerful tech firms.
US politics
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump sues to end college tuition benefits for undocumented students. Could California be next?

The status of in-state tuition for undocumented students in California is threatened by federal lawsuits, raising concerns for their educational access.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Florida AG held in civil contempt for disobeying order; 'litigants cannot change the plain meaning of words,' judge says

Florida AG was held in civil contempt for failing to notify law enforcement of a temporary restraining order against a state immigration law.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Dems hyperventilate about Palantir's work with IRS in letter

Democratic lawmakers question Palantir's legality in creating a searchable database of taxpayer information for the IRS.
#politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Rep. McIver is indicted on federal charges related to tussle at immigration facility

Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted for alleged interference with federal officers during a confrontation at an immigration detention center.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump officials intensify Columbia dispute with accreditation threat

The Department of Education has notified Columbia University's accreditor of an alleged federal anti-discrimination law violation.
#transgender-rights
SF parents
fromABC30 Fresno
2 months ago

DOJ threatens California public schools with legal action over CIF trans-athlete policy

California schools face potential legal action over transgender participation policies by June 9.
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months 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.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months 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.
fromABA Journal
3 months 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

The DOJ has sued four NJ cities for obstructing federal immigration enforcement with sanctuary policies.
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 months 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months 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.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

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

AG James emphasized that 'The president does not have the power to raise taxes on a whim, but that's exactly what President Trump has been doing with these tariffs.'
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Early Trump Memos Undermine Sean Duffy's Argument Against Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York City

The Trump administration's DOT did not require a toll-free option for Manhattan's congestion pricing, contradicting Duffy's claims.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
4 months 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Federal government to remove gender dysphoria from protected disabilities list

Removal of gender dysphoria from federal disability protections raises concerns over broader implications for all disability accommodations.
fromBoston.com
4 months 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.
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