Judge Reprimands Trump Admin for Power Play on USAID
A U.S. district judge reprimanded the Trump administration on Monday for withholding foreign aid, saying its actions likely violated the constitutional separation of powers by unlawfully impounding congressionally approved funds. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email. Why It Matters It comes after the Trump administration said last month it is eliminating […]
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DOGE Has Added Years to Immigration Backlog, Says Fired Judge
A former federal immigration judge who was recently laid off said that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has significantly worsened the immigration backlog by dismissing dozens of judges. The judge, who requested anonymity due to legal appeals, told Newsweek she believes the firings of immigration judges have added years of delays to asylum cases, […]
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Judge Rebukes Trump Admin Over Mass Firings: ‘Does Not Have Authority’
A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday ruled that mass firings ordered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) were likely unlawful, ordering a temporary relief in favor of labor unions. Newsweek reached out via email to the White House for comment on Thursday evening. Why It Matters Only five weeks in, President Donald […]
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Judge Blocks Trump Policy Allowing ICE Operations in Some Houses of Worship
By Gabe Whisnant is Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based in South Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. […]
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Donald Trump’s Legal Team Issues Major Request to Judge Merchan
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Donald Trump’s legal team in a Tuesday filing asked Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the New York hush money case due to Trump’s status as president-elect. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. Newsweek/Getty
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Infowars Sale to The Onion to be Reviewed by Judge: What Happens Next
A judge has put satirical news company The Onion’s purchase of Alex Jones‘ Infowars site on hold pending a hearing to review the sale. Judge Christopher Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston cited concerns about the transparency of the deal soon after the surprise announcement regarding the future of the Infowars site founded […]
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Jan. 6 Defendant Warns Judge About Setting Trial Before Trump Takes Office
A man charged over his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the United States Capitol warned a judge Friday that he should not hold his trial before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office. William Pope, from Topeka, Kansas, has represented himself in court and filed a motion to U.S. District Court […]
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Trump-Appointed Judge Kills Biden Immigration Policy Days After Election
President Joe Biden‘s policy granting legal status to some spouses of U.S. citizens who entered the country illegally has been struck down by a federal judge appointed by President-elect Donald Trump. Biden announced his “Keeping Families Together” initiative in June. The policy would have allowed around half a million spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens […]
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NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit Judge Sets Decision Timeline After Court Hearing
U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney has set a timeline to decide on a preliminary injunction in the antitrust lawsuit involving 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The decision, which is eagerly awaited, follows a courtroom hearing held earlier today for a preliminary injunction for the teams to continue competing in 2025 with charters. The […]
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Trump Team Celebrates Pennsylvania Election Ruling From Dem-Appointed Judge
Former President Donald Trump and his allies celebrated on Wednesday after a Democrat-appointed judge handed them an election legal victory in Pennsylvania. Judge Jeffrey Trauger earlier Wednesday sided with the Trump campaign and issued a one-page order extending the deadline for voters in Bucks County to apply in person for mail-in ballots for the November […]
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