Inquiry Time—Reasons for the DOJ to Look into Judge Juan Merchan Next
Trump’s Legal Challenges: An Overview In the past year, I’ve examined six significant cases involving Donald Trump. Each one demonstrates a clear injustice that merits a closer look. Investigators supposedly believe they may discover criminal behavior, so it seems like prosecution could follow. It’s somewhat encouraging, perhaps, to hear that the Department of Justice is […]
Judge Appointed by Obama Rejects DOJ’s Bid to Release Maxwell Grand Jury Documents
Judge Denies DOJ Request to Seal Grand Jury Materials in Maxwell Case On Monday, Judge Paul Engelmayer rejected a request from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to keep the Grand Jury materials in the Ghislaine Maxwell case under wraps. In his 31-page ruling, Engelmayer, from the U.S. District Court, asserted that the documents only refer […]
Judge rejects Justice Department’s request to reveal Epstein grand jury documents
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Motion to Seal Epstein-Related Evidence A federal judge has dismissed a request from the Justice Department to seal evidence tied to the sex trafficking case involving the deceased trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his partner, Ghislaine Maxwell. In a detailed order spanning 31 pages, US District Judge Paul Engelmayer outlined his reasons […]
South Carolina Judge Turns Climate Lawfare Initiative into a Ten-Time Failure
Long-term Climate Law Campaign Against Big Oil On Wednesday, in South Carolina, State Judge Roger Young dismissed a lawsuit brought by the city of Charleston against several oil companies. These included prominent players like Chevron, Colonial Pipeline, ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP. City officials, along with trial lawyers, wanted to hold these companies accountable for what […]
Texas judge stops O’Rourke nonprofit from supporting Texas Democrats who are leaving
Texas Judge Rules Against Beto O’Rourke A judge in Texas has decided against Beto O’Rourke and his nonprofit, following a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton. This case accused them of unlawfully raising funds to assist Democrats who left the state to obstruct Republican redistricting efforts. Tarrant County District Judge Megan Fahey issued a temporary […]
Trump wins legal battle against Judge Boasberg regarding deportations of criminal gangs
Trump Wins Court Battle Over Deportations A recent ruling by a panel from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has favored President Donald Trump in a legal dispute concerning the deportation of undocumented immigrants linked to Salvadoran terrorist groups. The Trump administration found itself in a conflict with U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who issued […]
Judge issues nationwide ban on Trump’s birthright citizenship directive
Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order A federal judge appointed by President Biden has issued a nationwide injunction against Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship directive, suggesting it may conflict with the Constitution. US District Judge Deborah L. Boardman shared her ruling on Thursday, after siding with CASA, an immigration rights organization, which had filed a class […]
Judge schedules hearing but denies quick restraining order against GOP Rep. Cory Mills
Recent court documents show that on Thursday, a request for an immediate restraining order against Rep. Corey Mills was declined. Mills, a Republican from Florida, faced the motion after Lindsay Langston, who was crowned US Miss 2024, filed for an injunction earlier in the week through her attorney, Anthony Sabatini. Langston claimed she had been […]
Federal judge halts construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention facility
Construction Halted at Florida Immigration Facility A federal judge has ordered a temporary suspension of construction at a remote immigration detention center in Florida, often referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The ruling, made by Judge Kathleen M. Williams—an appointee of former President Barack Obama—requires a halt for at least 14 days. This decision follows a […]
Judge in Mexico Frees Female Los Zetas Leader
Release of Cartel Leader Raises Questions in Mexico A judge in Tamaulipas, a state in Mexico bordering the United States, has ordered the release of a prominent female leader linked to the Cartel del Noreste faction of Los Zetas. This woman, Sofia del Carmen Monsivais Trevino, is accused of orchestrating the murder of a key […]