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Montana Judge Blocks Series of 2023 Abortion Restrictions in Landmark Rulings

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HELENA, Mont. — A series of legislative actions aimed at restricting abortion access in Montana have been blocked by a district court judge, ring-fencing the state’s reproductive rights under the constitution. These rulings, delivered in rapid succession over the past week, struck down both 2023 state laws and health department rules that sought to limit abortion procedures and funding. The first of these decisions, issued by Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Mike Menahan, invalidated laws that would have largely prohibited the use of dilation and evacuation, a method commonly employed after the 15th … Read more

Judge Blocks Trump’s Use of 18th Century Law for Rapid Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal setback for the Trump administration, a federal judge has halted an effort to expedite the deportation of Venezuelan gang members under a centuries-old statute. District Judge James E. Boasberg blocked the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 late Saturday, interrupting the administration’s plans to swiftly deport identified gang members back to Latin America. The urgent judicial intervention came as deportations had commenced, with Venezuelan migrants already being transported to countries like El Salvador and Honduras. These operations were executed shortly after President Donald Trump declared the … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie for Alleged Election Retribution

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ISTANBUL — A U.S. federal judge has placed a temporary hold on several sections of an executive directive from President Donald Trump, which was perceived as retaliatory against the law firm Perkins Coie, previously counsel to Hillary Clinton. Clinton was Trump’s opponent in the 2016 presidential election. The judicial intervention by US District Judge Beryl Howell occurred on Wednesday, targeting three specific parts of the presidential order: These included restrictions that barred attorneys from Perkins Coie from entering government buildings, curbed their interactions with federal officials, and heightened the scrutiny of the firm’s federal contracts. … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie, Citing Constitutional Concerns

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WASHINGTON – A U.S. District Court judge issued a temporary halt to portions of a contentious executive order President Donald Trump promulgated last week aimed at the law firm Perkins Coie, alleging their engagement in activities detrimental to his administration. The firm notably represented Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign and has frequently been engaged with causes not favored by the current administration. The executive order, which accuses Perkins Coie of “dishonest and dangerous activity,” sought to implement several punitive measures against the firm. They include suspending security clearances of the firm’s employees, barring … Read more