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Second court blocks Trump tariffs as unlawful

Thursday, May 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is urging the New York-based Court of International Trade to delay its order blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, warning that enforcement of the ruling will cause a “foreign policy disaster scenario.”In an opinion on Wednesday, the three-judge panel... 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.

Lawyer calls Trump tariffs unlawful as they face 1st test against small businesses

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are an "unprecedented and unlawful expansion" of executive power, a lawyer for a group of small businesses told a federal court Tuesday morning.The hearing at the Court of International Trade in Manhattan marks the first time... Read More.

2nd judge rules Trumps use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations is unlawful

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York ruled Tuesday that the Alien Enemies Act "was not validly invoked" by the Trump administration when it opted to deport alleged Tren de Aragua members, marking the second time a judge has deemed the administration's... Read More.

Obama blasts Trump administrations unlawful Harvard demands

Tuesday, April 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama in a statement late Monday praised Harvard University for rejecting President Donald Trump's demands as the university faces a funding freeze for alleged inaction on antisemitism."Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions -- rejecting an unlawful... Read More.

Family sues children’s hospital, Texas officials for unlawful removal of their children

Wednesday, June 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly 10 years ago, Lorina Bourne and Jason Troy say their children were taken from them when a flawed investigation by child protective services led Texas state officials to wrongfully accuse them of abusing their youngest son.Now, they are seeking justice.... Read More.

College protests updates: Police arrest UCLA protesters as encampment declared unlawful

Thursday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students on the campuses have... Read More.

Clearfield County Woman Accuses State Trooper of Unlawful Arrest

Wednesday, February 28 by Justice Williams

CURWENSVILLE — A federal lawsuit claiming unlawful arrest has been filed by a Curwensville woman against a State Police Trooper in Clearfield County.Lana Thompson alleges that Trooper Austin Woolcock pulled her over in June last year, accused her of being under the influence of... Read More.

Former advisers to Trump, Ben Carson admit to unlawful lobbying on behalf of Qatar

Wednesday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, along with a former aide to one-time presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson, have admitted to unlawfully lobbying on behalf of Qatar, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.Barry Bennett and Douglas Watts admitted to... Read More.

DuBois man sentenced up to seven years in state prison

Wednesday, September 13 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A 37-year-old DuBois man has been sentenced to serve three to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty in five separate criminal cases this week.According to Clearfield County Court documents, Joshua Franklin submitted guilty pleas on various charges including attempted escape... Read More.

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