Idaho judge rejects personality assessment for Bryan Kohberger in student murder case
A judge in Idaho has turned down a request from prosecutors to administer a personality test to Brian Coberger, who stands accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Zana Carnodor, Madison Mogen, and Ethan Chapin. Judge Stephen Hippler pointed to time constraints in his decision, suggesting that […]
Judge reviews second challenge to Trump’s application of Alien Enemies Act for deporting migrants
Trump Administration Faces Court Over Deportation Law During a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg listened to arguments from both the Trump administration’s lawyers and the ACLU. The focus of the discussion centered around President Trump’s use of an 1789 law concerning alien enemies to facilitate deportations of specific immigrants. The Trump officials attempted […]
Federal judge appointed by Biden directs Trump administration to relocate 12,000 migrants
A federal judge recently mandated that the Trump administration expedite the resettlement of approximately 12,000 refugees in the U.S., in response to a court order that partially overturns the executive order aimed at suspending refugee enrollment. US District Judge Jamal Whitehead, appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2023, issued this ruling despite a prior […]
Diddy’s attorney criticized by judge for referring to prosecutors as a ‘six-pack of white women’
A judge presiding over Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial expressed frustration with members of his family’s legal team on Tuesday after their attorney made disparaging remarks regarding the all-female prosecution team. Judge Arun Subramanian criticized attorney Mark Jelagos, who is representing Combs’ mother, for comments he made during a podcast where he referred to […]
Another judge prohibits Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act for deportations.
A second federal judge has ruled that President Trump misapplied the Alien Enemy Law (AEA) to deport Venezuelans suspected of gang affiliations, effectively blocking this approach in New York’s Southern District. US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein stated on Tuesday that Trump breached the law, which can only be invoked during a declared war or if […]
Judge Appointed by Biden Orders Trump to Relocate 12,000 Refugees in the U.S.
A district court judge nominated by former President Joe Biden has ordered President Donald Trump to facilitate the entry of 12,000 refugees into the United States through a new ruling issued this week. Judge Jamal Whitehead, appointed to the US District Court for the Western District of Washington in 2023, stated that Trump must recognize […]
Judge instructs Trump to allow 12,000 migrants entry, claims administration engaged in misleading practices.
Judge Orders Admission of 12,000 Immigrants Amid Controversy A federal court has ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to limit the entry of immigrants, allowing for the resettlement of 12,000 individuals in the United States. This decision comes after the government challenged an earlier injunction. The Trump administration had originally estimated that only 160 people […]
Judge declines to overturn order mandating the return of Venezuelan migrant deported under Trump policy
Baltimore, Maryland On Tuesday, a federal judge declined to change a ruling that mandates the Trump administration to return a 20-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker back to El Salvador, emphasizing the importance of due process protections. During a hearing in Baltimore, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, appointed by Trump, dismissed the government’s request to modify her […]
Republican senator opposes important Trump nominee, possibly boosting activist Judge Boasberg.
Senator Tom Tillis Opposes Trump’s Nominee for U.S. Attorney North Carolina Republican Senator Tom Tillis has announced that he will not back President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., Ed Martin. Following a meeting with Martin on Monday evening, Tillis expressed hesitations regarding Martin’s appointment, citing “concerns related to January 6th.” Martin […]
MTA asks judge to stop Trump administration from canceling congestion pricing.
The MTA is urging federal judges to keep a congestion pricing dispute within the courtroom rather than letting it spill into public demonstrations. In an interim injunction submitted late Monday, the MTA argues that state actions could end the program due to threats of “illegal retaliation,” effectively turning lawful actions into unlawful ones to avoid […]