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Federal judge says Trump's National Guard activation was illegal, but appeals court stays order

UPDATE: Judge Charles Breyer issued the ruling in a case brought by California officials, but the Ninth Circuit issued an "administrative stay" Thursday…

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D.C. Circuit's Trump appointees issue another administrative stay to block justice

DOJ exploited the "administrative stay" regime that Justice Amy Coney Barrett set into overdrive last year in its effort to keep those sent to CECOT in…

Jun 11 •

Conservatives on SCOTUS give DOGE the go-ahead

A one-two punch: DOGE gets access to your data, but the public is restricted from getting information about DOGE.

Jun 7 •

DOJ rushes to SCOTUS in dispute over people it is trying to send to South Sudan

Also: SCOTUS conservatives back Trump on firings, as Roberts protects DOGE records for now. And: Law Dork, out and about.

May 27 •

The ruling against Trump's law firm order shows how to respond in this moment

Judge Howell's decision striking down the order targeting Perkins Coie can serve as a framework for addressing Trump. And, for paid subscribers: Closing…

May 4 •

Trump at 100 days, with Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman

"[B]eing able to get in [to court] early and ... show to the American people, who are fundamentally fair-minded people, what was happening really turned…

Apr 29 •

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The education of Judge Gregory Katsas

The latest in the CFPB litigation tells an important story of what one Trump appointee has seen over the past month. And, for paid subscribers: Closing…

Apr 29 •

The horrors are not aberrations. This is the Trump administration's plan.

This is their plan. But the plan is just that — a plan. It can and must be stopped.

Apr 26 •

A.G. Bondi reverses Garland policy against subpoenaing journalists

Stating that leaks "undermine President Trump’s policies," Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that "the news media ‘must answer subpoenas’ when…

Apr 25 •

The pushback against Trump's lawlessness is real — and making a difference

Sen. Van Hollen from Maryland met with Abrego Garcia, while Judge Wilkinson, a Reagan appointee, explained how wrong the Trump admin is here.

Apr 18 •

Judge finds "probable cause" the Trump admin is in contempt over March 15 flights

In Chief Judge Boasberg's opinion in the Alien Enemies Act case, his next steps include possible prosecution of Trump officials by a court-appointed…

Apr 16 •

DOJ ends a key racial discrimination case, signaling an end to the Civil Rights Division as it existed

The lawsuit alleged a brazen pattern of racial discrimination against a Black woman, but AAG Harmeet Dhillon ended the case. Also: A look at the bigger…

Apr 15 •

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