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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration action over congestion pricing

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's efforts to force New York City to end its congestion pricing program.Judge Lewis Liman granted a temporary restraining order on Tuesday barring the Trump administration from withholding "federal funds, approvals, or authorizations... Read More.

Judge says Trump has power to impose tariffs, but punts lawsuit to different court

Friday, May 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs may be able to survive a legal challenge, thanks in part to a Japanese zipper company that sued the Nixon administration 50 years ago.Earlier this week, a federal judge in Florida nominated by Donald Trump suggested the president... Read More.

Judge blocks Trump administration from attempting to dismantle Department of Education

Thursday, May 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration from attempting to dismantle the Department of Education.U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued a preliminary injunction Thursday that bars the Trump administration from firing half the Department of Education's workforce.The order from... Read More.

Judge rules DHS violated court order in deporting 8 migrants to South Sudan

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A district judge ruled on Wednesday that the government's deportations of eight men convicted of violent crimes to South Sudan was "unquestionably violative of this Court's order" after ruling earlier this week that the Department of Homeland Security maintain custody of the... Read More.

Judge orders government to report steps its taken to facilitate Venezuelan mans return to US

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after a federal appeals court affirmed a court order directing the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a deported 20-year-old Venezuelan man to the United States, the judge overseeing the case has ordered the administration to report "the steps they... Read More.

Judge rules DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace was unlawful and gross usurpation of power

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Monday ruled that the Trump administration's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace was unlawful, and efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to dismantle the agency are "null and void," according to court filings.D.C. federal judge Beryl... Read More.

Judge in Abrego Garcia case to hear arguments over administrations claim of state secrets privilege

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal judge overseeing the case of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia is set to hear arguments Friday over the Trump administration's recent invocation of the state secrets privilege to shield information about its handling of the matter.The government's assertion of privilege was revealed... Read More.

Milwaukee judge accused of helping undocumented immigrant evade arrest seeks to dismiss indictment

Thursday, May 15 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- Attorneys for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan are seeking to dismiss her federal indictment on charges alleging she helped an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, claiming in a new court filing that she is immune from federal prosecution for official acts.In... Read More.

Federal judge in Pennsylvania rules that Trumps invocation of AEA is lawful

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members is lawful, but determined that the administration has provided insufficient notice before deporting migrants under the proclamation.U.S. District Court... Read More.

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan indicted by grand jury on federal charges