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A federal judge on December 24 denied a motion to vacate the conviction of Hannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin state judge found guilty of helping an undocumented immigrant escape ICE custody. Judge Lynn Adelman had delayed sentencing to review the defense's arguments but ultimately rejected them.
The Pentagon has banned journalists from entering its press office, the latest in a series of media restrictions under the Trump administration. The office was reclassified as a sensitive facility due to speechwriters with access to classified information, sparking criticism from press freedom groups.
A U.S. federal judge dismissed human trafficking charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that the case was retaliatory and reopened only after he sued the government over his illegal deportation to El Salvador. The judge cited the timing of the charges as key evidence of retaliation.
A US judge dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Ábrego García, ruling the Trump administration would not have prosecuted him had he not challenged his controversial deportation. Ábrego García became a symbol of mass deportation after being sent to a notorious El Salvador prison despite a court order barring his return.
The Trump administration has ordered foreign nationals on temporary US visas to return to their home countries to apply for green cards, tightening legal immigration. USCIS said adjustments of status are discretionary, not a right, and warned of case-by-case reviews. Advocacy groups say the policy jeopardizes vulnerable migrants, including trafficking victims and abused children.
Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student facing deportation for pro-Palestinian activities, asked a federal appeals court to reopen his case based on evidence that the Trump administration manipulated the outcome. The motion cites reports showing the case was fast-tracked and judges recused themselves, raising concerns of procedural irregularity.
The Trump administration is considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to combat rising fuel prices, according to administration sources. The move could provide immediate relief to consumers but raises concerns about funding for infrastructure projects.
The US Board of Immigration Appeals has reinstated deportation proceedings against Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi. Mahdawi, arrested last year for pro-Palestinian protests, says the Trump administration is weaponizing immigration law to silence him. The move follows the dismissal of an immigration judge who had blocked the deportation.
A U.S. federal appeals court unanimously struck down the Trump administration's policy of mandatory immigration detention, ruling it misinterpreted a 1996 law. The court warned the policy would overwhelm detention facilities, separate families, and disrupt communities. The ruling conflicts with two other appeals courts' decisions, increasing the likelihood of U.S. Supreme Court review.
