Injunction

Retired Indiana University Faculty Members Denied Preliminary Injunction, Barred from Bloomington Faculty Council Participation for Now

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Retired faculty members at Indiana University will not be allowed to serve as representatives on the Bloomington Faculty Council, at least for the time being. A recent ruling by a Monroe County judge has temporarily halted their ability to participate in faculty governance. On Sunday, Judge Emily Salzmann denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by three retired professors: Steven Sherman, Alex Tanford, and Russell Skiba. The plaintiffs had launched a lawsuit against the university’s Board of Trustees in August following a policy change that prohibits retired faculty from engaging in … Read more

Nationwide Injunction Halts Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Following Supreme Court Ruling

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — A federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction that blocks an executive order from former President Donald Trump which aimed to eliminate birthright citizenship for individuals born in the United States. This ruling marks the fourth such decision since the Supreme Court’s previous assessment of related issues. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Sarah Pitlyk follows a growing trend of legal challenges to policies set forth by the Trump administration regarding immigration and citizenship. This particular executive action sought to redefine constitutional protections that have provided citizenship to those born on U.S. … Read more

Nationwide Injunction on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Upheld by US Judge

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A federal judge in San Francisco has reaffirmed a nationwide injunction preventing the implementation of a controversial executive order regarding birthright citizenship that had been issued under the administration of former President Donald Trump. This order sought to eliminate the practice of granting citizenship to babies born on U.S. soil, a provision protected under the 14th Amendment. U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton declared that the executive order was unconstitutional and would not be enforced. The ruling came following a lawsuit filed by several states arguing that the order would undermine long-standing laws concerning citizenship. Judge … Read more

Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Against Trump’s Attempt to Target Susman Godfrey Law Firm

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A federal judge in Houston has issued a permanent injunction against an order from former President Donald Trump that sought to prohibit the prominent law firm Susman Godfrey from representing a client in a high-profile case. The ruling underscores the ongoing legal complexities surrounding Trump’s business dealings and affiliations. The order from Trump was part of a broader strategy to manage litigation from his personal and political engagements. However, the judge characterized the attempt to block Susman Godfrey as an overreach that interfered with the firm’s right to represent clients without fear of political reprisal. … Read more