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Federal judge blocks DOJ from seeking NYC trans care information via grand jury subpoena

Judge Failla's temporary restraining order is the first such ruling in DOJ's recent escalation in its effort to go after gender-affirming medical care for minors.
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This is what a 6-3 Supreme Court looks like
On a rainy Tuesday in Washington, D.C., the reality of today's high court was abundantly clear as the court handed down four 6-3 decisions moving the…
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Does DOJ even know how to issue subpoenas for a proper purpose these days?
Judge Patrick Schiltz quashed federal grand jury subpoenas issued against Minnesota officials. The move echoes the quashed Federal Reserve and trans…
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Reflecting on four years of Law Dork
It's a difficult time, but I'm extremely grateful that so many of you trust me to be a part of helping you to understand what is happening.
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Justices rule feds' prosecution of marijuana user for gun possession violates Second Amendment
There were no dissents, but the four divergent opinions on Thursday show continuing disagreement over how to judge the constitutionality of gun…
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Trans prisoners' medical care remains protected after a flurry of court rulings on Wednesday
A D.C. Circuit ruling would have allowed the Trump admin's anti-trans policy to go into effect, but a new district court injunction issued hours later…
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As the Trump admin begins a new prosecution in Minnesota, the "Broadview Six" fallout continues
Fifteen people were charged Tuesday as part of the Trump admin's effort to go after its “antifa” boogeyman. Also: The "Broadview Six" aren't going away.
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What's left from SCOTUS, and when to expect it
There are still 20 argued cases awaiting action, with 19 opinions expected. Also: Talking with TPM about Trump's anti-trans attacks. And, for paid…
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The Kennedy Center is a reminder that we can win, it will be messy, and Trump will be petty
The illegal effort to put Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center has always been a metaphor — but, this weekend, it became a story of how we get…
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Supreme Court rejects Alabama's request to let it kill Jeffery Lee with nitrogen gas this week
Two lower courts had earlier refused Alabama's request to let the state proceed with its plans to use the method of execution declared unconstitutional…
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