Courts & Law
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Trump admin takes transgender military ban to the United States Supreme Court
The administration asked the justices to consider whether the ban is constitutional and reverse an appeals court decision that blocked the administration from using it to expel members who already serve in the armed forces.
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Judge rules alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed's confession inadmissible in trial
The judge, Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, ruled that the alleged mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed's confessions to the FBI were not made voluntarily, and that subsequent interrogations in 2007 at Guantánamo were also inadmissible.
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Judge declines to block Trump's new birthright citizenship order
The Biden-appointed judge was nonetheless skeptical of the order's constitutionality.
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Trump files motion challenging FBI search warrant, demands 'special master' review documents
Trump has previously asserted that all of the documents were declassified by a standing order he imposed
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Transgender customer alleges discrimination after Illinois Walmarts denied service
“A lot of young people – young, transgender people – will rely on a place like Walmart to process their first paycheck or a gift from a family member,” Hyatt said
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Musk pushes to dismiss Twitter shareholder suit, subpoenas former CEO Dorsey in separate suit
Dorsey previously made comments supporting Musk's takeover of the platform, The Hill noted
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Retrial of two men accused of plotting kidnap of Michigan Gov. Whitmer goes to jurors
The jury was deadlocked in the first trial of the two men.
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Judge formally rejects Justice Department's plea to keep entire Trump raid affidavit sealed
Judge Reinhart ordered the Justice Department to deliver a redacted copy of the affidavit last week
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Judge blocks Interior Department's pause on oil and gas leases in 13 states
The judge said the Interior Department violated federal law by canceling leasing on federal lands
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Ex-FBI agent pleads guilty to destroying evidence connected to ex-lawmaker's corruption trial
The former agent faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000
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Citizens United sues Biden admin for records on election executive order
The conservative nonprofit submitted a FOIA request to the agencies on June 16 but did not receive a response within 20 working days as required
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Court temporarily pauses order requiring Graham to testify about 2020 election in Georgia
Graham argued in his challenge to the Fulton County subpoena that the Constitution's Speech or Debate Clause would apply
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Judge denies Graham's request to stay order to appear before 2020 election grand jury
Delay poses "significant risk" of handicapping grand jury's investigation, judge claims.