First openly gay DC federal judge rakes Trump admin over military trans ban
DC's first openly gay federal judge on Tuesday attempted to codify the conditions of service for trans service members in the US military, attempting to determine the extent of potential harm to transgender service members. The Trump administration has been burned down. At issue, a January 27 executive order signed by President Donald Trump, in […]
Judge denies Democrat-led effort to block DOGE access, citing lack of proven harm
A federal judge refused the block on Tuesday Elon Musk Government efficiency through access to government data or layoffs of federal employees. US District Judge Tanya Chukkan failed to provide necessary evidence of the harm caused by Doge's access to the temporary restraining order, making it more than a dozen democratically led states. The plaintiff, […]
NY judge Wednesday hearing for Eric Adams, DOJ officials on dismissal motion
A federal judge in New York City ordered Mayor Eric Adams and the Director-General of the Justice Department (DOJ) to court over an allegation to dismiss a corruption charge filed under the Biden administration. On Tuesday, US District Judge Dale Ho directed the parties to appear in Lower Manhattan Court at 2pm on Wednesday. The […]
Top judge ‘deeply troubled’ by PMQs exchange on Gaza family’s right to live in UK | Immigration and asylum
The most senior judges in England and Wales wrote to Kiel Starmer about his “unacceptable” exchange with Kemi Bardenok in the prime minister's question. Women's Secretary Sue Kar criticized the Conservative leader's questions about the incident that Gaza families applied through a scheme designed for Ukrainian refugees. She also said it was unacceptable for the […]
DOJ move to toss NYC Mayor Adams’ corruption case heads to court — as judge hints it’s not done deal
The Justice Department's bid to counter the corruption case of Mayor Eric Adams was hinted at Tuesday as he heard a sudden move. Judge Dale Ho warned that the government's bid to abandon the prosecution was “not conclusive to the court,” and he told Adams and the newly established DOJ attorneys on Wednesday to explain […]
Musk’s DOGE effort faces key hurdle as judge slated to issue ruling
The Trump administration's quest to tame a vast federal official, Leviathan, is expected to face a critical hurdle on Monday. Justice Tanya Chutkan is expected to rule after more than a dozen states have accused them of “unconstitutional” behaviour in sought a temporary restraining order. Masks have led efforts to identify government components that can […]
Federal judge skeptical of states’ arguments against Elon Musk and DOGE
A federal judge was skeptical of President Donald Trump's administration's efforts to ban access to federal data and fire federal workers when he heard the remarks from the bench on Monday. Judge Tanya Chukkan has yet to issue a ruling in the lawsuit, which is linked to billionaire Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency […]
Judge rules against federal employees suing Trump admin for email privacy concerns
A federal judge ruled against federal employees who sued the Trump administration on privacy and security concerns regarding the government's workforce email delivery system. The new computer server will be used to send postponed resignation “Fork in the Road” emails to more than 2 million federal employees, quitting government jobs, being paid until September, or […]
Judge refuses to block DOGE’s access to student borrower data
On Monday evening, a federal judge refused to stop Elon Musk's Government Efficiency (DOGE) from gaining access to education department data on student borrowers. US District Judge Randolph Moss has determined that the University of California Students Association (USCA), which filed the suit, has not shown irreparable harm sufficient to receive such immediate relief. “The […]
Andy McCarthy Says Judge Chutkan’s Gavel Swings Short, Lacks Authority To Stop Trump
Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy appeared at Fox Business on Monday, and US District Judge Tanya Chutkan limits the scope of justice when President Donald Trump stops scrutiny of administrative records. He said that it has been done. After the virtual hearing, Chukkan I said She blocks Elon Musk's Government Efficiency (DOGE) that she plans […]