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fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 hours ago

Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Department of Justice Interim Head

Todd Blanche's appointment as interim U.S. Attorney General signals a shift towards a more restrained approach to crypto enforcement.
Law
fromAxios
18 hours ago

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

The U.S. District Court denied the government's motion to reconsider the dismissal of grand jury subpoenas against Powell.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

more#supreme-court
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Judges are increasingly using AI to draft rulings and prepare for hearings

Federal judges increasingly use AI tools for case preparation, improving efficiency and decision-making.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Say You Owe Them Money. Trump's DOJ Might Agree.

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jan. 6 insurrection participants claiming $18 million from the federal government for alleged injuries sustained during the riot.
#trump-administration
NYC parents
fromAxios
3 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

Trump's order limits citizenship for children born in the U.S. to those with at least one legal parent, affecting many immigrant families.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Trump's administration faces legal challenges as Republican justices rule against his tariffs and birthright citizenship arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Conservative Legal Star John Yoo Suggests Supreme Court Losing Streak May Have Cost Pam Bondi Her Job

Trump's Supreme Court losses may have influenced his decision to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her handling of Epstein-related investigations and lack of prosecution of critics.
NYC parents
fromAxios
3 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

Trump's order limits citizenship for children born in the U.S. to those with at least one legal parent, affecting many immigrant families.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Trump's administration faces legal challenges as Republican justices rule against his tariffs and birthright citizenship arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Conservative Legal Star John Yoo Suggests Supreme Court Losing Streak May Have Cost Pam Bondi Her Job

Trump's Supreme Court losses may have influenced his decision to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her handling of Epstein-related investigations and lack of prosecution of critics.
more#trump-administration
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

The Attorney General and the Solicitor General Just Discovered the Limits of Blind Loyalty

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended amid criticism of incompetence and cruelty at the Department of Justice.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
16 hours ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Hospital visit fuels speculation about Samuel Alito's future on supreme court

Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized for dehydration, raising speculation about his potential retirement and Donald Trump's opportunity to appoint a new justice.
#birthright-citizenship
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

US Elections
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is and isn't born a citizen

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship, potentially leading to a historic ruling.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is and isn't born a citizen

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship, potentially leading to a historic ruling.
more#birthright-citizenship
#executive-orders
Law
fromAbove the Law
18 hours ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ's Defense Of Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders: Look How Many Firms We Scared Into Compliance! - Above the Law

The Trump administration reversed its DOJ retreat and filed an appellate brief defending executive orders targeting major law firms, claiming presidential prerogative shields these orders from judicial review.
Law
fromAbove the Law
18 hours ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ's Defense Of Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders: Look How Many Firms We Scared Into Compliance! - Above the Law

The Trump administration reversed its DOJ retreat and filed an appellate brief defending executive orders targeting major law firms, claiming presidential prerogative shields these orders from judicial review.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.
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#pam-bondi
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
21 hours ago

The Surprisingly Hopeful Lesson From Pam Bondi's Failed Tenure at DOJ

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended due to her failure to effectively execute Trump's vindictive agenda, despite her efforts to corrupt the DOJ.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

5 moments that defined Pam Bondi's AG tenure

Pam Bondi's exit follows criticism from both parties, with her handling of the Epstein files drawing significant scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi out at DOJ

Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General amid frustrations over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general | Fortune

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, ending her controversial tenure marked by politicization and turmoil within the Justice Department.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche

Pam Bondi has been removed as attorney general amid criticism of politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of the Epstein files.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
21 hours ago

The Surprisingly Hopeful Lesson From Pam Bondi's Failed Tenure at DOJ

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended due to her failure to effectively execute Trump's vindictive agenda, despite her efforts to corrupt the DOJ.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

5 moments that defined Pam Bondi's AG tenure

Pam Bondi's exit follows criticism from both parties, with her handling of the Epstein files drawing significant scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi out at DOJ

Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General amid frustrations over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general | Fortune

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, ending her controversial tenure marked by politicization and turmoil within the Justice Department.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche

Pam Bondi has been removed as attorney general amid criticism of politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of the Epstein files.
more#pam-bondi
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
#immigration
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.
more#immigration
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Biglaw To D.C. Circuit: This Isn't Just About Us - It's About Whether The President Can Put Lawyers On A Leash - Above the Law

The fight over Trump-era executive orders targeting Biglaw firms intensifies as firms argue these orders threaten constitutional independence and the rule of law.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
fromTruthout
2 days ago
US Elections

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

US Elections
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.
US politics
fromPBS News
2 days ago

Trump isn't immune from civil claims that his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge rules

President Trump is not immune from civil claims related to inciting the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court raised concerns of intimidation regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.
US politics
fromPBS News
2 days ago

Trump isn't immune from civil claims that his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge rules

President Trump is not immune from civil claims related to inciting the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
more#trump
#donald-trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Pam Bondi... You're Fired! - Above the Law

Donald Trump is reportedly firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, who will transition to a private sector job, with Todd Blanche taking over temporarily.
more#donald-trump
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#justice-department
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Law

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Thousands of federal prosecutors have resigned or been fired under Pam Bondi, who has weaponized the Justice Department for political vendettas.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Law

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.
more#justice-department
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

Over her short tenure as Trump's attorney general, Pam Bondi terrorized LGBTQ+ Americans

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general was marked by aggressive actions against LGBTQ+ rights under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Big Law thought it won its battle with Trump. That lasted a day.

The DOJ reversed its decision to abandon appeals of Trump's executive orders targeting law firms, filing to continue litigation after initially conceding defeat on Monday.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?

The Trump administration uses criminal charges to intimidate dissenters, exemplified by Congress member LaMonica McIver's prosecution for protesting immigration enforcement.
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump administration admits it used a flawed' argument to justify arrests of immigrants in court

The Department of Justice admitted a key ICE memo did not apply to immigration courts, undermining its legal defense for immigrant detentions.
more#department-of-justice
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Senate confirms Trump's pick for new role of fraud enforcement at Justice Department

Colin McDonald was confirmed as assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement, focusing on government program fraud amid bipartisan support for anti-fraud efforts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A subversion of the justice system': DoJ shifts into Trump's political wing' as criminal investigations accelerate

Trump's Department of Justice has become a political instrument targeting his opponents through investigations and raids while abandoning impartial justice principles.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Can Prosecute Anyone Now

The Department of Justice is operating as a political tool for Donald Trump, using prosecutions to intimidate opponents while shielding allied lawbreakers.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

'Emergency Jump Teams' Are DOJ's New Plan To Paper Over Its Self-Inflicted Crisis - Above the Law

The Department of Justice created "emergency jump teams" to rotate assistant U.S. attorneys into high-need offices amid severe staffing shortages and collapsing morale.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Flames Judiciary Over Impertinent Demand For Competent US Attorneys - Above the Law

DOJ is attempting to place unconfirmed political allies into US Attorney roles, prompting consistent judicial pushback and use of 28 U.S.C. §546(d) to appoint career prosecutors.
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