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Donald Trump November 7

DOJ accuses federal judge of making ‘mockery of the separation of powers’ in SNAP appeal

A federal appeals court is weighing the Trump administration’s request to pause a Rhode Island judge’s order requiring $4 billion to fully fund SNAP benefits for millions of low-income Americans through November.

Judiciary October 31

Potential Supreme Court candidates join 'unprecedented' panel to tackle antisemitism

Federal judges will hold unusual panel on antisemitism at the Federalist Society's convention to address anti-Jewish sentiment after Hamas' 2023 attack.

Chicago October 30

Federal appeals court cancels daily Border Patrol chief check-ins

DHS celebrates after an appeals court paused a district judge's order for unprecedented daily briefings on Chicago immigration operations.

Artificial Intelligence October 24

Federal judges acknowledge court ruling errors tied to staffers’ AI use after Grassley inquiry

Two federal judges admitted that staff members used artificial intelligence to draft court orders with errors, prompting calls for stronger judicial AI policies and oversight.

Donald Trump October 17

Supreme Court sets date to hear FTC Slaughter case in test of Trump's firing powers

The Supreme Court takes up Trump’s effort to remove an FTC member, a case that could expand presidential control over independent agencies.

Federal Judges October 17

Who is Judge Chuang, the Obama appointee assigned to John Bolton's case?

Judge Theodore Chuang, known for halting Trump's travel ban and DOGE efforts, will preside over John Bolton's case involving 18 counts of mishandling classified materials.

Texas October 15

Judge blocks part of Texas law that limits campus protests after dark: '1st Amendment does not have a bedtime'

A judge has temporarily blocked key parts of Texas’ new law limiting expression on campuses, preventing the University of Texas System from enforcing a ban on overnight expression

Federal Judges October 15

US judge extends order blocking Trump's National Guard deployment in Portland

The Trump-appointed judge extended an earlier order blocking the National Guard deployment to Portland, which she said was 'unlawful' and unneeded.

Alabama October 14

Federal judge fines, reprimands lawyer who used AI to draft court filings

A federal judge reprimanded Loxley-based attorney James Johnson after AI generated bogus citations, calling it part of an ongoing legal epidemic.

Politics October 9

Federal judge undercuts Trump's executive order on 'radical gender ideology'

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell blocked Trump administration rules requiring teen pregnancy prevention grant recipients to avoid gender ideology content.

Federal Courts October 5

Trump's presidency faces crucial tests as Supreme Court begins pivotal term

Supreme Court justices face major constitutional questions about presidential authority as Trump administration appeals reach the high court for final review this term.