Courts & Law
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Government admits failures in deadly January midair collision near DC airport
The Justice Department's admission was made in response to a civil lawsuit brought earlier this year by the family of a passenger killed on American Eagle flight 5342.
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Ghislaine Maxwell asks federal court to vacate her conviction, citing 'substantial new evidence'
If successful, the habeas petition could result in a new trial for Maxwell or a reduction in her sentence, however, she would need to prove that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing.
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Appeals court rules Trump's National Guard deployment can continue in DC
The court ruled that President Trump may prevail in his argument that the president “possesses a unique power” to mobilize the National Guard in the nation's capital
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Trump assassination attempt suspect offers himself for possible prisoner swap with US adversaries
“I had wished for a prisoner swap with Hamas, Iran for a female protester, or China for Jimmy Lai or one of the 40 others or to freeze to death in Siberia in exchange for a Ukrainian soldier so that I could die being of some use and save all this court mess, but no one acts,” Routh wrote to Judge Cannon.
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Federal judge orders Trump admin to stop arresting people in California without probable cause
The ruling comes after the American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration for allegedly apprehending or questioning Los Angeles residents merely because they looked Latino.
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FBI arrests suspect for allegedly threatening Trump in social media post about visit to Texas
The threat and arrest comes just days before the first anniversary of the Butler assassination attempt, which occurred on July 13, 2024.
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Federal appeals court tosses plea deal for 9/11 terror mastermind, two other plotters
The split 2-1 D.C. Circuit appeals court decision ruled in favor of former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who had attempted to revoke the plea deal last year because he did not personally approve it.
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Appeals court affirms E. Jean Carroll case jury verdict, gives Trump 90 days to appeal to SCOTUS
"President Trump will keep winning against Liberal Lawfare, as he is focusing on his mission to Make America Great Again," a Trump spokesperson said
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Mahmoud Khalil files $20M claim against Trump admin for false imprisonment, malicious prosecution
“They are abusing their power because they think they are untouchable,” Mahmoud Khalil said
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Bill to take away suspended judges' salaries on the table in Wisconsin
“The suspension of a judge is a very serious and rare action,” Sortwell said in a statement. “Judge Hannah Dugan was suspended by the the Wisconsin Supreme Court while her criminal proceedings are ongoing, however, she is still collecting her pay. The taxpayers will have to fund an extended vacation for her, while already paying for reserve judges filling in.”
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Dershowitz claims he's seen Epstein files, docs suppressed to protect elites
Dershowitz asserted he had seen the relevant materials due to the accusations he faced from the late Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre and that he was bound to secrecy by court order.
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Federal judge orders Jan 6 rally organizer pay $2k daily until she complies with subpoena
“If these fines prove ineffective, I will consider additional steps to spur her compliance,” U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks said
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DOJ informs court of ongoing review of Epstein documents in Judicial Watch FOIA case
“The Justice Department and FBI are sending out contradictory messages: telling the American people that no more Epstein material will be released, while telling the federal court in our case that the Epstein FOIA review is proceeding,” Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said