Courts & Law
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Judge blocks US from deporting UK official accused of attempting to censor American free speech
Rubio restricted Ahmed's visa on Tuesday over allegations he and four other European officials "led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to punish American viewpoints they oppose."
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Missouri GOP Sen Eric Schmidt calls China's $50B suit against him, state over COVID 'ridiculous'
At issue is a lawsuit Missouri filed when Schmitt was the state's attorney general alleging China hoarded personal protective equipment during the early months of the pandemic, harming the state and its residents
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Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting migrants appearing for court dates in Northern California
The decision keeps ICE and the DOJ’s Executive Office for Immigration Review from “lying in wait for asylum seekers and other noncitizens at routine hearings throughout the region."
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Justice Department files new federal charges against National Guard shooting suspect in DC
The new charges and the case transfer to a U.S. District Court means that federal officials can pursue the death penalty.
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Federal judge blocks Trump admin's new FEMA grant requirements
U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Potter said the government failed to sufficiently justify the change in FEMA's Emergency Management Performance Grant program, which supports disaster-readiness efforts, including training and staffing.
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Federal judge rules against Trump admin over New York law that allows illegal immigrants to drive
The judge ruled that New York's Green Light Law doesn't violate the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause.
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Federal court sides with Trump over employers’ processing fees for H-1B immigration visas
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities argued the president exceeded his authority when he imposed a $100,000 payment requirement on employers before processing their petitions for new H-1B visas.
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You Vote: With SCOTUS rejecting Trump admin request to deploy National Guard in Chicago, what now?
President Donald Trump has sought to deploy the National Guard in Chicago in the face of aggressive pushback from the citizenry and local government over Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Windy City.
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SCOTUS rejects Trump administration request to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago
President Donald Trump has sought to deploy the National Guard in Chicago in the face of aggressive pushback from the citizenry and local government over Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Windy City.
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Fifth Circuit squashes challenge to Texas ban on foreign land purchase
Law prohibits the purchase of certain private property in Texas by governmental entities. companies and individuals that are domiciled in a country named in three recent Annual Threat Assessment reports.
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Trial for ex-NY governors' aide accused of selling influence to China ends with hung jury
A federal prosecutor told the judge that the government wants to retry the case "as soon as possible."
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Judge Boasberg orders Trump admin to allow Venezeulans deported to El Salvador to return to the US
The group of men challenging their deportations include migrants who were deported to a prison in El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act in March, over allegations that they were members of Tren de Aragua.
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Justice Department appeals dismissal of Comey, James criminal cases
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with obstruction of justice and making a false statement to Congress. James was charged with mortgage fraud.