Trump overstepped with tariffs — the Supreme Court can provide him a political escape
If the Supreme Court doesn’t step in, President Trump is set to request congressional approval for the tariffs he has put in place, which could reshape social contracts and exacerbate economic inequality. Trump’s cabinet has been promoting these tariffs, which have averaged around 20%. It’s projected that they could generate hundreds of billions annually, providing […]
Court Rules Trump Cannot Reduce Billions in Foreign Aid
Court Ruling Against Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts A federal appeals court issued another setback for President Donald Trump on Friday. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 vote, upheld a lower court’s ruling requiring the administration to disclose the foreign aid funds. The panel noted that “the appellant did not meet the strict […]
Supreme Court justice discusses personal values in contrast to judicial responsibilities
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett shared her thoughts on the challenge of balancing her constitutional duties with personal beliefs in an excerpt from “Law While Listening: Courts and the Constitutional Reflections,” published by the free press on Wednesday. Barrett, appointed by former President Donald Trump in October 2020, reflected on the internal conflicts she […]
Court: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can proceed with its immigration activities
Federal Court Ruling on Florida’s Wani Alcatraz Detention Center A federal appeals court has outlined the future operations of Florida’s immigration facility, known as Wani Alcatraz, while also allowing legal challenges regarding the state and the Trump administration to persist in the judicial system. Recently, a U.S. District Judge issued a temporary restraining order that […]
Court denies Trump’s effort to remove transgender or nonbinary labels from passports
Federal Court Denies Trump Policies on Transgender Passports A federal appeals court has ruled against efforts to reinstate former President Trump’s policies related to transgender and non-binary passports. The court emphasized that the administration hadn’t demonstrated a compelling case to warrant such a revival. The appeal was brought forth after lower courts had blocked the […]
Court dismisses appeal from Trump administration on transgender passports
Federal Court Upholds Transgender Passport Rights A federal court has recently turned down an appeal from the Trump administration that aimed to prevent transgender and non-binary Americans from having passports that accurately reflect their gender identity. This ruling upheld a temporary injunction related to a policy mandating identification documents to show gender as it was […]
The Memo: Trump faces setbacks from a series of court losses
This week, President Trump experienced a surprising legal setback that could impact his plans moving forward. Despite considering an appeal for a seemingly inevitable verdict, this ruling could complicate his broader asset acquisition strategies. On Tuesday, the court addressed two significant Trump policies, declaring the earlier deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles illegal […]
Court permits “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center to restart operations
Appeals Court Freezes Order on Alligator Alcatraz Operations On Thursday, a federal appeals court put a hold on a lower court’s decision to indefinitely shut down the Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Detention Center located in Florida’s Everglades. The panel voted 2-1 to keep the judge’s ruling in place while they consider the appeal, allowing the facility […]
Trump administration requests Supreme Court approval to dismiss FTC member without reason
Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Allow FTC Dismissals The Trump administration has requested that the Supreme Court permit President Trump to remove members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This action follows earlier developments regarding FTC member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, who, despite Trump’s attempts to dismiss her earlier this year, was allowed to keep […]
Letitia James Challenges Court Decision that Dismissed Trump Penalty
Letitia James Appeals Court Ruling on Trump Fraud Case New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed an appeal regarding a court decision that significantly reduced the penalties against President Trump and his business related to her civil fraud case. Her office submitted a Notice of Appeal, indicating their choice to contest a mid-level appellate […]