A federal judge in Rhode Island has put a stop to a controversial move by the Trump Administration. The judge ordered the restoration of three key agencies that were targeted for severe cuts. These agencies support museums and libraries, minority-owned businesses, and labor dispute resolutions. The judge's decision came after a group of 21 state attorneys general su...
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student, was released from detention in Vermont on April 30, 2025. Judge Geoffrey Crawford ordered his release. The judge said that Mahdawi's detention was causing harm. The judge also said that Mahdawi does not pose a flight risk. Mahdawi has been in the U. S. for 10 years and is set to graduate soon. Mahdawi was arrested a...
The battle over voting rights has taken a dramatic turn. A federal judge in Washington, D. C. , has put a halt to a significant part of a presidential executive order. This order aimed to make big changes to how people register to vote and participate in elections. The judge's decision is a big deal because it stops the president from making changes that could affec...
The Dogecoin community encountered a significant hurdle recently. A judge's decision has put a stop to planned reductions in USAID funding for a project involving Dogecoin. This project, which aimed to provide internet access to schools in Africa, has been a point of interest for many. The judge's ruling has left many wondering about the future of this initiative and...
The Trump administration's attempt to close a program that allowed migrants from certain countries to enter the U. S. legally has hit a snag. A judge has temporarily blocked the shutdown, which would have affected migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti. These migrants had been allowed to enter the country through the program, stay temporarily, and even w...
A federal judge in New York recently made a decision that surprised many. The judge dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. However, the judge did not do this in the way the Trump administration wanted. The Justice Department had asked for the case to be dismissed without prejudice. This means the charges could be brought back later. But ...
A recent court ruling has put a significant roadblock in the path of Marine Le Pen. A panel of three judges found her guilty of misusing funds from the European Parliament. The court's decision was clear: four years in prison, with two suspended and two under house arrest. Additionally, she was fined 100, 000 euros and banned from running for public office for the ne...
A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the Trump administration's use of an old law to deport alleged gang members. The Enemy Aliens Act, originally passed in 1798, has been dusted off and used to remove suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This has sparked a legal debate about due process and the limits of presidential power. The Tru...
Judge's writing and citation practices have been under the microscope for over a century. The focus is on how political leanings influence their decisions. This isn't about judges blatantly favoring one side; it's more subtle. It's about the words they choose and the cases they reference. The study looks at how judges' language and legal citations reflect their poli...
Trump's presidency has been a whirlwind of legal challenges. As of the fourth week, over 60 lawsuits have been filed in federal courts. These lawsuits are not all the same. They are like different paths in a maze, each with its own twists and turns. Some are moving quickly, while others are stuck in the mud. The first major legal hurdle is whether the people suing h...