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Trump said plaintiffs suing against his administration should pay for costs incurred by injunctions they requested but are later overturned.
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Trump Seeks to Make Litigants Pay Security Deposits on Injunctions Against Administration
Trump said plaintiffs suing against his administration should pay for costs incurred by injunctions they requested but are later overturned.
Federal Judge Allows Trump Administration to Fire USAID Contractors
The dispute comes after a substantial downsizing of the foreign aid agency and the suspension of many of its contracts.
Second Judge Imposes Block on Trump’s Spending Freeze
In February, a federal judge in Washington imposed a preliminary injunction on Trump’s spending freeze.
Appeals Court Lets Trump Remove Federal Watchdog
President Donald Trump’s removal of Hampton Dellinger had been blocked by a lower court.
Supreme Court Won’t Consider Re-Imposing Death Sentence in Utah Murder Case
The state appealed after the Utah Supreme Court held Douglas Lovell’s attorneys failed to provide effective legal representation.
Trump Administration Drops High-Profile Idaho Abortion Case
The government changed its position in the lawsuit that the Biden administration pursued against the state.
Judge Blocks NIH From Cutting Funding to Administrative Costs for Research
The judge ruled in response to a lawsuit from 22 state attorneys general that says the NIH cuts are unlawful.
Judge Turns Away Elon Musk’s Attempt to Stop OpenAI From Becoming For-Profit
The federal judge also prepared to fast-track the trial in the case.
American Airlines Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Ruling Blocking JetBlue Alliance
The first Trump administration approved the business arrangement just before leaving office, but the Biden administration sued months later.
New Filing in DOGE Lawsuit Cites Trump’s Remarks on Musk’s Role
The legal filing points to Trump’s comments about the advisory body and Musk during his speech to a joint session of Congress.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments
The high court in a 5–4 decision declined to block a judge’s order to release $2 billion in foreign aid payments.
Trump to Drop Biden-Era Lawsuit Seeking to Allow Emergency Abortions in Idaho
The government’s change of position was revealed in a Department of Justice email filed in federal district court.
Judge Extends Block on Executive Order That Defunds Gender Change Procedures on Minors
Plaintiffs argue that the Trump administration is exceeding its authority by withholding funds already allocated by Congress.
Judge Reverses Trump’s Firing of Federal Appeals Board Chairwoman
The judge, based in Washington, ruled that the firing was unlawful.
Supreme Court Skeptical of Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gun Companies
Justice Sonia Sotomayor suggested that Mexico hadn’t done enough to show that the gunmakers took affirmative action to abet wrongdoing.
Supreme Court Rules EPA Wastewater Regulations Too Vague
The justices sided with San Francisco, finding 5–4 that the EPA violated the Clean Water Act.
Trump Spending Freezes Prompt Questions About Separation of Powers
Legal experts say lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s spending halts are likely to end up at the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Will Hear Double Jeopardy Appeal From New York Man Convicted in Robbery
A jury convicted Dwayne Barrett of multiple violations of federal law. He was sentenced to 90 years behind bars.
