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DOJ Declares Removal Protections for Administrative Judges Unconstitutional, Citing Supreme Court Precedent

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared that it will no longer defend the constitutionality of current constraints on the removal of administrative law judges (ALJs). This decision, articulated in a letter by Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris to Charles Grassley, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, is based on a Supreme Court ruling which the DOJ believes renders these restrictions unconstitutional. The determination by the DOJ stems from the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Enterprise Fund v. PCAOB, which addressed the limitations on presidential power over the removal of executive officers. … Read more

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Takes Legal Action Against New York’s Sanctuary Policies, Declares “We’re Coming After You”

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Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a lawsuit against New York State, challenging its sanctuary city policies that protect undocumented immigrants. Bondi, a Republican, accuses these policies of undermining federal immigration laws and posing a threat to public safety. The suit takes aim at New York’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, particularly in the detention and deportation of individuals who are in the U.S. illegally. According to Bondi, such practices in sanctuary cities not only hinder the enforcement of national immigration laws but also compromise the safety of law … Read more

Local Attorney Sisto Declares Bid for Judicial Seat in Upcoming Election

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Huntingdon, PA – Local attorney Patricia Sisto has officially declared her intention to run for the position of judge in the Huntingdon County Court of Common Pleas. The announcement came earlier this week as Sisto expressed her commitment to serving the community with integrity and a deep respect for the judicial system. Sisto, well-known in the region for her legal expertise and community involvement, cites her extensive experience in law and her active participation in various civic matters as the bedrock of her candidacy. With a legal career spanning over two decades, she has represented … Read more

U.S. Judge Declares Job Security Measures for NLRB Judges Unlawful

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Washington, D.C. – A federal judge has recently ruled that the protections which prevent the removal of judges from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) are unconstitutional, marking a significant shift in how administrative law judges can be disciplined or replaced under federal law. The decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Robert MacLean, an administrative law judge at the NLRB. He contested that the protections were in defiance of the U.S. Constitution’s Appointments Clause, which stipulates how federal officers are appointed. According to the ruling by U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, these … Read more