Matthew Vadum

Florida and 11 other states say the challenge to the order by Democratic-led states is premature and lacks legal standing.

Lawyers filed several motions claiming the indictment over a photo of seashells is unconstitutional retaliation for Comey’s criticism of the president.

In the new petition, the Justice Department argues Trump’s 2019 White House statements denying the allegations were official acts protected by federal law.

Under Supreme Court rules, the federal government had until July 27 to seek rehearing or an extension of time to file a petition.

The emergency application comes after a federal appeals court held that the president’s executive order would confuse and possibly disenfranchise voters.

The ‘86 47’ photo doesn’t legally count as a threat, his lawyers wrote in a motion to dismiss.

Judges ruled 2–1 that federal law supersedes state law’s monitoring and filtering requirement, but the age-verification provision is constitutional.

A dissenting judge warned the ruling defies congressional intent and will grind immigration removals to a halt.

Lawmakers criticized the American Bar Association for pursuing policies that they say are discriminatory and undermine the legal profession.

Roger Rogoff argues the federal government lacked legal authority to dismiss him.