Politics Mar 21 Federal judge questions Trump’s authority to deport migrants without due process By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura
Politics Mar 19 Justice Department resists judge’s demand for more details on deportation flights, signaling legal showdown It's the latest development in a showdown between the Trump administration and the judge who temporarily blocked deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Politics Mar 22 Watch 7:52 First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks in Senate President Biden’s nomination of the first Muslim American to a federal appeals court appears to be in peril. Adeel Mangi is a veteran litigator unanimously rated “well qualified” by the American Bar Association, but he’s faced attacks from Republican senators. By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens
Politics Dec 08 Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at U.S. border for 8 years U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw's ruling on Friday in San Diego preemptively blocks resumption of a lightning-rod, Trump-era policy that the former president hasn't ruled out if elected to a second term next year. By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Politics Oct 30 A federal judge reimposes a limited gag order in Trump’s 2020 election interference case Judge Tanya Chutkan on Sunday reimposed an order barring the Republican ex-president from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses. By Alanna Durkin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Oct 16 Watch 4:16 What a partial gag order on Trump means for his election subversion case By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens A federal judge in Washington imposed a narrow gag order on former President Donald Trump in the election subversion case against him. It bars Trump from targeting Special Counsel Jack Smith, his team, court staff and potential witnesses. It does… Continue watching
Sep 01 Texas law requiring age verification to view pornographic websites will not go into effect, federal judge says By Ken Miller, Associated Press U.S. District Judge David Ezra on Thursday agreed with claims that the bill signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in June violates free speech rights and is overbroad and vague. Continue reading
Jul 19 Federal judge rejects Trump’s bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in New York state court By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein's decision Wednesday sets the stage for Trump to stand trial in state court in Manhattan as early as next spring, overlapping with the 2024 presidential primary season. Continue reading
Jun 06 Federal judge blocks Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors in narrow ruling, says ‘gender identity is real’ By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The lawsuit challenges the law Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the same week he announced a run for president. The ruling was narrowly focused on the three children whose parents brought the suit. Continue reading
Apr 29 Judge in New Orleans Roman Catholic bankruptcy recuses himself over church donations By Jim Mustian, Associated Press A federal judge overseeing the New Orleans Roman Catholic bankruptcy recused himself in a late-night reversal that came a week after an AP report showed he made donations to the archdiocese and consistently ruled in favor of the church in… Continue reading