Federal appeals court judges seem doubtful of the claims against Trump’s application of the Alien Enemies Act
Judges Question Trump’s Use of 1798 Alien Enemy Law During a recent hearing, two judges from the federal court of appeals expressed skepticism about President Trump’s application of the alien enemy law from 1798. The U.S. Court of Appeals, which has a conservative lean in the Fifth Circuit, convened on Monday to discuss both the […]
Senate Democrats questioned Trump’s disputed appeals court nominee.
Senate Hearing for Emil Bove amid Criticism During a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Emil Bove faced scrutiny over his role as a public servant with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and his connections to former President Donald Trump. He described media portrayals of him as “very inaccurate caricatures.” Bove asserted, “I am not a minion […]
JD Vance claims Trump will summon the National Guard to control riots again if necessary after appeals court win
Vice President JD Vance stated on Friday that President Trump would not hesitate to deploy the National Guard “again.” This comes after an appeals court affirmed that the commander could keep control over the thousands of troops stationed in Los Angeles due to the anti-ICE riots. “To enforce our laws and protect federal law enforcement, […]
Court of Appeals declares Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that Louisiana’s law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools and state-funded universities is unconstitutional. Judges from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision, stating the law violated the separation of church and state. This legal challenge began last June […]
Governor Newsom Faces Setback: Appeals Court Challenges Anti-Trump Narrative, According to Jonathan Turley
Court Ruling Impacts National Guard Response to Los Angeles Riots Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, expressed surprise over a recent injunction that prevented the National Guard from being activated to address the riots in Los Angeles. He emphasized the significance of a ruling from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals […]
Appeals court decides Trump can retain authority over National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles
A court of appeals ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump can retain control over the National Guard troops he sent to Los Angeles amid protests against an immigration crackdown. This decision overrides a previous ruling from a lower court, which determined that Trump had acted unlawfully when he deployed the troops without the consent of […]
Appeals court permits Trump to maintain National Guard deployment, temporarily
A federal appeals court panel granted President Trump the ability to maintain the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, at least for the time being. The unanimous decision from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily extended the pause on a lower court’s ruling, which deemed Trump’s actions illegal and required him to […]
Appeals panel temporarily removes ruling that classified Trump’s dismissal of the federal employee labor board leader as illegal
Federal Appeals Court Halts Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss FLRA Chair A federal appeals court panel issued a temporary order on Wednesday, allowing President Trump to remove the Democrat-appointed head of the Federal Labor Relations Agency (FLRA). The decision comes as Trump contends that the dismissal was unjust. The panel of three judges from the U.S. […]
Wife of Colorado terror suspect appeals for assistance as family confronts deportation
The wife of accused Boulder attacker, Mohamed Sabri Soliman, has made her first official statement seeking assistance from Americans. This comes after a Texas U.S. District Court judge allowed an extension of his stay and efforts to avoid deportation. Soliman, 45, is alleged to have injured over a dozen people by throwing Molotov cocktails at […]
Appeals court denies Justice Department’s involvement in Trump’s $83M verdict with E. Jean Carroll.
A federal appeals court panel denied the Department of Justice’s attempt on Wednesday to have E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against President Trump shift to the government. Carroll, who was awarded $83.3 million, had previously won a separate $5 million judgment against him. This latest ruling adds to Trump’s challenges as he tries to contest […]