US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers DW 03/14/2025Judges ordered reinstatement of thousands of probationary federal workers due to illegal mass firings by the Trump administration.
Supreme Court Rules for Trump to Release USAID Frozen FundsThe Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to require the release of $2 billion in USAID funds, countering previous presidential financial strategies.
Judge blocks Trump's anti-transgender health care orderA Maryland federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Trump's executive order threatening funding for medical professionals providing gender-affirming care.
Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs backJudge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.
A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agenciesFederal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
JUST IN: Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Reinstate Tens of Thousands of Federal Workers After Sham' Mass FiringsJudge Alsup ordered the reinstatement of thousands of federal employees, deeming mass firings by Trump's administration as unlawful and a sham.
US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers DW 03/14/2025Judges ordered reinstatement of thousands of probationary federal workers due to illegal mass firings by the Trump administration.
Supreme Court Rules for Trump to Release USAID Frozen FundsThe Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to require the release of $2 billion in USAID funds, countering previous presidential financial strategies.
Judge blocks Trump's anti-transgender health care orderA Maryland federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Trump's executive order threatening funding for medical professionals providing gender-affirming care.
Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs backJudge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.
A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agenciesFederal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
JUST IN: Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Reinstate Tens of Thousands of Federal Workers After Sham' Mass FiringsJudge Alsup ordered the reinstatement of thousands of federal employees, deeming mass firings by Trump's administration as unlawful and a sham.
Judge blocks Trump administration from passport changes affecting transgender AmericansA federal judge blocked Trump administration's policy banning nonbinary 'X' passport marker and changing gender markers, supporting accurate identity documentation for all.
Judge orders new limits on DOGE data access at Social Security AdministrationA federal judge blocks access of sensitive data by DOGE staff at SSA, emphasizing legal boundaries despite agency's aims to prevent fraud.
Google is a monopoly in online ad tech, Federal judge rulesA federal judge has ruled that Google is a monopolist in online advertising.
Idaho Court Expands Abortion Ban Medical ExceptionsIdaho's judge broadens abortion access by ruling that 'imminent death' is not required for abortion in health emergencies.
Trump administration argues judge can't order return of man mistakenly deported to El SalvadorA federal judge ruled a wrongly deported man must be returned to the U.S., but the government argues it lacks the authority to enforce such a ruling.
Trump Administration Mocks Judge's Order To Bring Back Maryland Father From Salvadoran Prison Even After Admitting He Was Deported in Error'The court ruled that deportee Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to the U.S. due to his illegal deportation.
Judge Orders Tufts Student's Detention Case Moved to VermontA federal judge ordered a Tufts student's immigration case moved from Louisiana to Vermont, citing jurisdictional appropriateness and concerns over fairness.
Trump administration argues judge can't order return of man mistakenly deported to El SalvadorA federal judge ruled a wrongly deported man must be returned to the U.S., but the government argues it lacks the authority to enforce such a ruling.
Trump Administration Mocks Judge's Order To Bring Back Maryland Father From Salvadoran Prison Even After Admitting He Was Deported in Error'The court ruled that deportee Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to the U.S. due to his illegal deportation.
Judge Orders Tufts Student's Detention Case Moved to VermontA federal judge ordered a Tufts student's immigration case moved from Louisiana to Vermont, citing jurisdictional appropriateness and concerns over fairness.
US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric AdamsA federal judge dismissed corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, criticizing political interference in prosecutorial decisions.
Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Eric AdamsJudge dismisses corruption charges against Eric Adams with prejudice, preventing future revival.
US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric AdamsA federal judge dismissed corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, criticizing political interference in prosecutorial decisions.
Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Eric AdamsJudge dismisses corruption charges against Eric Adams with prejudice, preventing future revival.
Buskers are 'psychological torture' says judgeThe court has ordered Westminster Council to address excessive noise from buskers, deemed akin to psychological torture for nearby residents.
Marine Le Pen banned from France's 2027 presidential race-a major blow to the far-rightMarine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement, barred from public office for five years, significantly impacting her presidential campaign.
French court bars far-right leader Marine Le Pen from public office for embezzlementMarine Le Pen has been barred from public office for five years, threatening her 2027 presidential ambitions.
Marine Le Pen banned from France's 2027 presidential race-a major blow to the far-rightMarine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement, barred from public office for five years, significantly impacting her presidential campaign.
French court bars far-right leader Marine Le Pen from public office for embezzlementMarine Le Pen has been barred from public office for five years, threatening her 2027 presidential ambitions.
Judge rejects temporary block on Elon Musk and DOGE's access to federal agencies' dataA federal judge declined to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems amid legal challenges.
US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers DW 02/19/2025Judge Chutkan raises concerns over Elon Musk's authority in federal employee firings but denies immediate restraining order to block actions of DOGE.
Judge Rules Appointments Clause against DOGE Likely to Succeed - emptywheelJudge Chuang's ruling highlights Elon Musk's potential overreach in authority with DOGE, likely invoking the Appointments Clause.
Judge rejects temporary block on Elon Musk and DOGE's access to federal agencies' dataA federal judge declined to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems amid legal challenges.
US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers DW 02/19/2025Judge Chutkan raises concerns over Elon Musk's authority in federal employee firings but denies immediate restraining order to block actions of DOGE.
Judge Rules Appointments Clause against DOGE Likely to Succeed - emptywheelJudge Chuang's ruling highlights Elon Musk's potential overreach in authority with DOGE, likely invoking the Appointments Clause.
Judge formally sentences Adnan Syed to time served in Serial murder caseAdnan Syed's sentence modified to time served after new law gives minors a path to release, closing a long-running true crime case.
Montana Judge Rules Medicaid Recipients Have Protected Access to AbortionMontana judge finds restrictive abortion laws unconstitutional, ensuring Medicaid recipients have access to abortion services.
Builders sued in mica defective concrete case ordered to hand over documents to homeownersJudicial order mandates builders to provide key documents and test results in the mica controversy for homeowners' legal case.
NSF begins reinstating probationary employeesCalifornia Judge's ruling allows NSF to reinstate certain probationary federal employees after OPM guidance.
San Mateo court rejects Sheriff Corpus' bid to block March 4 special electionJudicial ruling allows voters to decide sheriff's removal authority amidst misconduct allegations.
San Mateo Co. judge rules special election that could determine future of sheriff can move forwardSan Mateo County judge allows Measure A special election possibly enabling the firing of Sheriff Christina Corpus.
San Mateo court rejects Sheriff Corpus' bid to block March 4 special electionJudicial ruling allows voters to decide sheriff's removal authority amidst misconduct allegations.
San Mateo Co. judge rules special election that could determine future of sheriff can move forwardSan Mateo County judge allows Measure A special election possibly enabling the firing of Sheriff Christina Corpus.
Judge Dismisses Racketeering Charges Against Top Democratic Power BrokerCharges against George Norcross III dismissed due to lack of evidence and statute limitations.
Judge throws out sheriff's attempt to stop ouster measureA judge ruled that Measure A can proceed, which could lead to the removal of Sheriff Christina Corpus from office.
Revised Fair Use Ruling Finds No Transformative Use in Developing AI Search ToolJudge Bibas updated a ruling on copyright infringement between Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence, emphasizing fair use and the non-transformative nature of Ross' use.
Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship OrderThe court blocked Trump's efforts to revoke citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, citing constitutional conflicts.
Judge Slams 'Outdated Precedent,' Awards Big Payday To Plaintiff's AttorneysJudge Frederic Block criticized outdated attorney fee standards, establishing new rates that resulted in a substantial award for the plaintiff's attorneys.
Incapacity benefit cuts consultation was misleading' and unlawful, judge rulesThe High Court ruled the DWP's incapacity benefit consultation was misleading, primarily aimed at cost savings rather than supporting disabled individuals.
San Jose State transgender athletes in jeopardy after federal ruling - San Jose SpotlightThe Biden administration's expansion of Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students was overturned, diminishing rights for transgender individuals in schools.
Federal judge throws out Biden's Title IX overhaulThe court ruled Biden's Title IX overhaul unconstitutional, blocking enforcement of regulations that expanded protections for LGBTQ+ and pregnant students.
San Jose State transgender athletes in jeopardy after federal ruling - San Jose SpotlightThe Biden administration's expansion of Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students was overturned, diminishing rights for transgender individuals in schools.
Federal judge throws out Biden's Title IX overhaulThe court ruled Biden's Title IX overhaul unconstitutional, blocking enforcement of regulations that expanded protections for LGBTQ+ and pregnant students.
Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prisonMeki Gaono's case will remain in adult court, affirming his life sentence for murdering Officer Dan Bessant in 2006.
Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel reportA federal judge has halted the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal cases pending an appeals court decision.
NY judge schedules Trump's hush-money sentencing for January 10Trump's bid to dismiss the hush money case was rejected by the judge, who set a January 10 sentencing date.
Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel reportA federal judge has halted the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal cases pending an appeals court decision.
NY judge schedules Trump's hush-money sentencing for January 10Trump's bid to dismiss the hush money case was rejected by the judge, who set a January 10 sentencing date.
Woman who accused Diddy and Jay-Z of raping her can remain anonymous for now, judge rulesA federal judge has ruled a woman can remain anonymous in her lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter for alleged rape.