Federal judge prolongs halt on HHS ending billions in public health funding
A federal judge has placed a long-term hold on the Trump administration’s attempt to retract over $11 billion in public health funding designated for state and local health departments. This ruling, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy in Rhode Island, extends a previous temporary restraining order implemented in April, which prevents the administration […]
Judge prolongs suspension of public health funding reductions
Healthcare News Recent federal court rulings have expanded blocks affecting public health funding, specifically related to grants established under the COVID-19 response efforts. A federal judge from Rhode Island has ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must indefinitely halt the cancellation of nearly $11 billion in public health grants earmarked for […]
Federal judge expresses frustration with Trump administration during migrant deportation hearing.
Judge Questions Legality of Deportation in MS-13 Case During a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge Paula Sinis expressed frustration towards lawyers from the Trump administration over the case of Kilmer Armando Abrego Garcia, a member of MS-13 who was deported from Maryland to El Salvador in March. The discussion revealed some startling exchanges between the […]
Judge finds DOJ’s reasoning for state secrets privilege in Abrego Garcia case lacking
A federal judge presiding over the Kilmer Abrego Garcia case, involving a man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, provided him with enough information to decide whether he could challenge the Trump administration and invoke national security privileges. U.S. District Judge Paula Sinis noted that a declaration from Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicates […]
Judge rejects Biden-era guidelines on employment discrimination based on sex
Federal Judge Rules on EEOC Guidance Related to Employment Discrimination A federal judge appointed by Trump has challenged some guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) introduced during Biden’s administration. This guidance, which supports Title VII protections against sexual employment discrimination, has been labeled as “incompatible with the law” by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk […]
Cornyn on injunctions: If a judge wants to engage in politics, they should run for office
Supreme Court Considers National Injunction Case This Thursday, the Supreme Court heard its first case regarding a national injunction, which has garnered various opinions from supporters who want to end the practice. A U.S. District judge’s ruling is at the center of this nationwide discussion. Senator John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana and a member […]
Judge maintains Iowa limitations on teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation
In Iowa, while schools are restricted from teaching K-6 students about gender identity and sexual orientation, they can’t stop younger kids from participating in voluntary activities that involve related topics. US District Judge Stephen Rocher’s recent decision stems from legislation signed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) in 2023, which bars educators from discussing sexual […]
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, requests that a judge dismiss the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit.
Meta, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg, has urged a federal judge to dismiss the FTC’s significant antitrust lawsuit. This case could potentially result in the breakup of the tech giant during the ongoing trial. On Thursday, the FTC concluded its opening arguments, asserting that Meta unlawfully dominates the social media app market that depends […]
Judge drops trespassing charges against migrants in military border area.
Dozens of immigrants who crossed into the United States unlawfully through new military control zones along the US-Mexico border have had their trespass charges dismissed. Court documents indicate that U.S. Magistrate Judge Gregory Warms initiated the dismissals on Wednesday, noting that many immigrants were unaware they were entering a restricted area designated as the Military […]
Meta requests a judge to dismiss the FTC lawsuit.
On Thursday, Meta requested a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) case accusing the company of antitrust violations. They contended that the FTC has not adequately demonstrated that Meta holds a monopoly in personal social networking or that its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive. The argument from Facebook’s parent company […]