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A federal judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals, rejecting a legal challenge from human rights groups. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that allowed similar terminations for Haitians and Syrians.
A federal judge in New York issued a temporary restraining order preventing the DOJ from subpoenaing transgender patients' medical records. The order cites privacy rights and criticizes the Trump administration's policies as a coordinated effort to target an entire group. The ruling is a temporary victory for plaintiffs represented by Lambda Legal.
A U.S. federal judge on April 4 dismissed former President Joe Biden’s lawsuit to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of interviews for his memoir, ruling that the public interest in disclosure outweighs his privacy concerns. Judge Dabney Friedrich, appointed by President Trump, sided with the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, in granting access to materials collected during a 2023 investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents. Biden, 82, is expected to appeal the decision, which he argued could harm his reputation.
A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected the appeal of former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, upholding his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence. The three-judge panel ruled unanimously, describing the evidence as solid. Bankman-Fried's legal team may seek further review or a presidential pardon.
Four individuals convicted in the US for the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. The defendants face life in prison for conspiracy to kill or kidnap and providing material support. The trial highlighted the power vacuum and crises in Haiti following the murder.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has invalidated former President Donald Trump's 10% global tariff on imports, ruling it exceeds presidential authority and violates trade law. The decision, which may be appealed to the Supreme Court, temporarily halts the tariff and is expected to ease global trade tensions.
On May 2, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against President Donald Trump's 10% global tariff, saying the White House exceeded its authority under trade law. The preliminary ruling is a major legal setback for Trump's aggressive trade agenda. The administration has 60 days to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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.
