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"The rule of law is the foundation for healthy communities of justice, opportunity, and peace." William H. Nukom, World Justice Project
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Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois
The 6-3 ruling comes more than two months after the Trump admin asked the justices to weigh in on the move.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut Homeland Security funding from states that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Judge blocks HUD homelessness overhaul, rebukes agency for causing 'chaos'
A federal judge said HUD cannot dramatically change its funding policies on homelessness for now. States, cities and nonprofits say the proposed overhaul would push thousands back onto the streets.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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'Bottom Line—You Lie With Impunity': Delia Ramirez Rips Kristi Noem To Shreds Over Her 'Lawlessness'
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Trump administration must reinstate FEMA disaster funds, judge says | AP News share.google/JFhmChbJB4UO...
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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House passes bill to restore federal workers' bargaining rights
It's a first step to overturning the president's executive orders, but the legislation still needs to clear the Senate.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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AG Campbell Secures Court Victory Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cutting Billions In Disaster Preparedness Funding | Mass.gov share.google/SoC1Wu9qZoXk...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered an end to Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and directed that they be returned to the control of the state's Democrat...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Farmworkers to receive compensation from Shinn & Son discriminatory and deceptive hiring
Shinn & Son, a farm based in Toppenish, Washington, has agreed to pay $300,000 and reform its hiring and training practices after allegations of discrimination
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December 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Thursday's failed indictment against James is the latest setback for the Justice Department in its bid to prosecute the frequent political target of the Republican president.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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US judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by U.S. immigration authorities without first giving them ...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Federal agents engaged in widespread misrepresentations to justify use of force: Judge
The ABC7 I-Team is taking a closer look at a trove of videos ordered released by a federal judge in her explanation of the preliminary injunction she issued earlier this month restricting use of force...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Court demands end to unjustified warrantless arrests, restricting a tool ICE frequently uses to detain immigrants
Unless reversed on appeal, it is likely to place a severe restriction on ICE’s operations in Colorado.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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20 states sue HUD over ‘chaos’ in program supporting homeless

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November 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Washington State AG secures legal win over Trump plan to dismantle key federal agencies
In a significant legal victory, the Washington State Attorney General's Office has successfully protected four federal agencies from elimination.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Court rules Trump can’t expand fast-track deportation process
Federal appeals court declines to put hold on lower court’s finding that administration violated migrants’ due process
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November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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New Mexico now offers free childcare for all. Here’s how parents and teachers made it happen
From marches and petitions to a constitutional amendment, a years-long campaign led to New Mexico becoming the first state in the US to offer universal childcare
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November 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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“We’re done.” Countdown to Mr. Abrego’s release?
A recording from Adam Klasfeld and Allison Gill's live video
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November 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Tennessee Court Blocks Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Memphis - Democracy Forward
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November 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Federal judges block Texas congressional map drawn to help GOP in 2026 midterms | PBS News share.google/raxi8W4u2U5O...
Federal judges block Texas congressional map drawn to help GOP in 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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US judge bars Trump from cutting off University of California funds
Federal judge Rita Lin says administration has playbook designed to bring universities ‘to their knees’ and force them to ‘change their ideological tune’
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November 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Live updates: Supreme Court rejects call to overturn legalization of same-sex marriage | AP News share.google/dweECy0FZspV...
Live updates: Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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‘Huge victory’ in Portland as judge’s final order bars Trump from sending national guard
Karin Immergut said earlier she ‘found no credible evidence’ that protests in Oregon city were out of control
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November 9, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Judge orders Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. required officials to send the money to millions of food stamp recipients by Friday.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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More than 100 judges have ruled against the Trump admin’s mandatory detention policy - POLITICO share.google/a3wrGle1jIAO...
More than 100 judges have ruled against the Trump admin’s mandatory detention policy
A POLITICO review of the rulings shows judges appointed by every president since Ronald Reagan have rebuked the administration’s new interpretation of immigration law.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM