Court rejects lawsuit challenging transportation tax vote
Maricopa County’s Transport Sales Tax Remains Unchallenged The transport sales tax in Maricopa County, which has been in place for nearly 40 years, will continue as the Republican Committee has voluntarily opted to dismiss their election contest. They had claimed that the measure had not met the necessary voting margin. This contest, initiated by the […]
Trump permitted to withhold foreign aid funds sanctioned by Congress in court ruling
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court recently overturned a previous decision mandating the Trump administration to utilize foreign aid funds authorized by Congress. Interestingly, the court sidestepped the main issue of whether the president can disregard spending parameters set by legislators. Judge Karen Lecraft Henderson emphasized that only the Director of the Government Accountability Office […]
Appeals Court Permits Trump Administration to Keep Billions in Foreign Aid Funds
Federal Court Rules on Foreign Aid Funding A federal appeals court has granted the Trump administration the authority to stop billions in foreign aid funding. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has to challenge administrative decisions regarding fund withholding, as noted in a recent ruling. A spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) stated, […]
Court requires Alabama to maintain existing districts until redistricting in 2030
Alabama’s Congressional District Map Situation On August 7, a panel of three judges from the Northern District of Alabama issued an injunction concerning voting rights in the case of Milligan v. Allen. The ruling stated that Alabama should continue using its current Congressional District map until a new one is established following the 2030 census. […]
Appeals Court Criticizes Legal Misconduct by Obama-Appointed Judge Targeting Trump Administration
Legal Tensions Between Judge and Trump Administration Judge James Boasberg, who was appointed by Obama, may have overstepped his authority when he issued a threat of criminal contempt against the Trump administration on Friday. A 2-1 decision from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals appears to favor the Trump administration, indicating that Boasberg’s orders might […]
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Allow Los Angeles Immigration Raids To Proceed
Trump Administration’s Push for Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles On Thursday, the Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to ensure that immigration enforcement in Los Angeles can proceed without interference. The administration contends that district court judges shouldn’t have the authority to “microcontrol” immigration actions, especially in areas with a significant population of undocumented immigrants. […]
Trump administration requests Supreme Court to remove restrictions on ICE patrols
Trump Administration Appeals Supreme Court Deportation Ban The Trump administration filed a petition with the Supreme Court on Thursday, aiming to resume extensive deportation efforts in Southern California. This move seeks to overturn a ban on “roving patrols” that was put in place after a lower court deemed these tactics likely unconstitutional under the Fourth […]
Supreme Court May Be the Ultimate Decision-Maker as Lower Courts Independently Block Trump DOJ Appointees
A recent attempt in a lower court to prevent the President’s chosen U.S. lawyer from taking office has the potential to ignite a significant legal conflict. With confirmation of President Trump’s candidate for U.S. lawyer stalled by a Democratic senator from New Jersey, the administration has resorted to unusual tactics. These include extending the temporary […]
Supreme Court is set to evaluate the legality of an important part of the Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court Considers Brief on Majority Districts in Louisiana Case This past Friday, the Supreme Court directed parties involved in the ongoing case of Louisiana vs. Frey to submit a brief concerning the constitutionality of the obligations surrounding “majority” districts. This development follows the Court’s earlier decision to abstain from ruling on the matter this […]
Federal Judges Continue to Challenge Supreme Court Directives Regarding Trump Administration
Federal judges are increasingly pushing back against the Trump administration’s policies, often disregarding Supreme Court rulings. The administration has faced numerous unfavorable decisions from federal judges. While Trump did secure some significant Supreme Court victories, such as limiting the reach of national injunctions, several judges have seemingly chosen to ignore these rulings. On Friday, U.S. […]