Executive branch program said to exceed congressional delegation of legislative power. The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a U.S. District Court ruling that blocked President Biden’s…
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District Court Issues Stay of Title 42
Grants DHS five weeks to transition away from pandemic-era policy. After ruling that the Title 42 temporary immigration policy was outdated and should be lifted immediately, District Court…
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Student Loan Forgiveness Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge determines the president’s plan violates the Constitution’s separation of powers. President Biden’s administration was sued by two Americans, with the support of a small business…
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DOJ Updates Victim Guidelines after Boeing Crashes
District court ruling motivates change in procedures. The Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance this week after a legal ruling the week…
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Federal District Judge Rules in Foreign Agent Lawsuit
Finds the case is outside the statute of limitations. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled last week that casino tycoon Steve Wynn cannot be ordered to register under…
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Federal Judge Fines Drug Companies for Opioid Damages
CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens fined a combined $650 million. U.S. District Judge Dan Polster has ordered the pharmacy operators CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens to pay a combined $650.6…
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Supreme Court Declines Administration’s Immigration Request
the court said it will fast-track an administration appeal in December. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate President Joe Biden’s policy that shifts the focus…
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Federal Court Reinstates Wildlife Protections
Protections for species considered threatened will return to the same as those for endangered. On Tuesday, a U.S. district court ruled that the Endangered Species Act must be…
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President Picks Nominees for U.S. Appeals Court
One slated to fill Justice Jackson’s former seat. This week, President Joe Biden submitted three nominations for the U.S. Court of Appeals; public interest lawyer Rachel Bloomekatz for…
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Lifting of Title 42 Blocked by Federal Judge
Program would have ended May 23. A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Biden’s administration from ending the Title 42 public health order on May 23. Judge…
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