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A pivotal figure in efforts to challenge the outcome of the 2020 U.S. presidential election has been stripped of his legal credentials. The California Supreme Court ordered the disbarment of attorney John Eastman, concluding a long-running disciplinary process tied to his attempts to overturn the election result. The court issued the order without an immediate …

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An uncommon note of contrition surfaced from the U.S. Supreme Court this week, as Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly acknowledged that her recent remarks about colleague Brett Kavanaugh crossed a line. The apology followed comments she made during a law school appearance, where she criticized a concurring opinion tied to immigration enforcement — a dispute that …

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A U.S. federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, handing the president a legal setback in his ongoing clashes with major media organizations. ⚖️📰 The dispute centered on a report describing a birthday message allegedly bearing Trump’s signature and linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein. Trump maintained the greeting was …

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A fresh round of dismissals inside the U.S. immigration court system has stirred controversy, with several judges removed from their posts — including two who had halted deportation efforts involving pro-Palestinian students. The move, disclosed by the union representing immigration judges, adds to an escalating confrontation between the administration and the judiciary over immigration enforcement. …

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A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will take up the Trump administration’s challenge to rulings that struck down executive orders aimed at several prominent law firms. The bench brings together two judges appointed by a Democratic president and one selected during Donald Trump’s first term, setting …

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A three-judge panel with mixed political pedigrees will take up the Trump administration’s attempt to revive executive orders targeting several major law firms, setting the stage for a closely watched courtroom confrontation next month. The panel includes two judges appointed by a Democratic president and one selected by Donald Trump during his first term. Arguments …

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A long-anticipated repayment process for U.S. importers is about to move from promise to execution. The administration plans to activate a new refund mechanism on April 20, aimed at returning billions collected through tariffs later deemed unlawful. The digital platform — called CAPE — has been designed to streamline reimbursements by bundling them into single …

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A U.S. appeals court has stepped into a high-stakes clash between the judiciary and the executive branch, blocking a federal judge from pursuing a contempt investigation into deportation flights involving Venezuelan migrants. The ruling hands a significant procedural victory to the administration of former President Donald Trump, while intensifying debate over the limits of presidential …

Appeals Court Halts Judge’s Contempt Probe in Deportation Flight Dispute, Delivering Boost to Trump Administration Read More »

The acting head of the U.S. Justice Department, Todd Blanche, has openly argued that Donald Trump is entitled to shape federal investigations — especially those involving figures the president believes targeted him in the past. Speaking in his first extended remarks since stepping into the role, Blanche rejected claims that ongoing inquiries are politically motivated. …

Trump’s Acting Justice Chief Says President Can Steer Probes, Sparks Fresh Debate Over DOJ Independence Read More »

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to end immigration protections for more than 5,000 Ethiopians, delivering another courtroom setback to efforts aimed at tightening the scope of temporary humanitarian relief programs. ⚖️ The ruling halts plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a designation that allows migrants from crisis-hit countries …

Court Slams Bid to Strip Protections for Ethiopians, Freezes Deportation Risk for Thousands Read More »