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Jeanine Pirro's motion to dismiss the Reflecting Pool case is going to have ripple effects
The decision to end the case against former Olympian David Hearn is already making a big splash — and this is likely just the beginning, not the end, of…
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Following SCOTUS ruling on Trump admin moves to end immigration protections, harm and fear spreads
An appeals court order would allow DHS to end TPS for Ethiopia, but a district court has kept it in place for now. Immigrant communities affected are…
Jul 29
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Donald Trump's effort to run his lawsuits out of Florida has hit a snag: the law
Trump v. BBC, Trump v. NYT, and Trump v. IRS all sent a message to Trump on Monday. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Jul 28
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Thursday was the worst day for DOJ. So far.
DOJ withdrew its subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters, but the hearing that preceded that decision showed just how degraded DOJ has become.
Jul 24
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Federal judge questions Hegseth's "High-T" military plan in light of Trump's anti-trans ban
Judge Ana Reyes wants to know "the Department’s basis for treating trans men and other service members differently."
Jul 22
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Fifth Circuit to consider whether the federal ban on firearm possession violates the Commerce Clause
The order came a month after Justice Thomas asked for just such a case. Also: A Hawaii Supreme Court justice speaks out. And, for paid subscribers…
Jul 20
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The Trump admin DOJ went to a secretive deportation court this week
After the first hearing ever convened by the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, the judge concluded DOJ still had more work to do to make its case. Also…
Jul 19
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Todd Blanche should not be attorney general. That won't likely stop Republican senators.
Also: The Trump administration is taking on law enforcement — to try and protect semi-automatic guns. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Jul 16
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Federal judge finds Trump's IRS case and "settlement" was "improper," sanctions lawyers
Judge Williams: "[T]his was an attempt to use the Court to provide some legitimacy to an agreement to confer immunity to people and entities affiliated…
Jul 13
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Update: Judge denies WPATH request to block FTC from proceeding in Texas
Judge James Boasberg heard arguments on Thursday afternoon in D.C.
Jul 9
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Immigration cases continue to reach shadow docket as Supreme Court recesses for summer
This week at SCOTUS, a student previously diagnosed with schizophrenia has been detained for 13 months. Also: An appellate academic freedom win. And…
Jul 7
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The Trump admin went so far Thursday night that even Judge Reed O'Connor put a case on hold
O'Connor has been very receptive to the Trump admin and its anti-trans efforts, but an FTC request to him is now on hold after "consultation" with Judge…
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