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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Mass Layoff Orders, Setting Stage for Legal Showdown Over Executive Power

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San Francisco — A federal judge has ruled to extend a halt on President Donald Trump’s plans for widespread terminations across multiple federal agencies, issuing a preliminary injunction that follows a temporary restraining order from earlier this month. This ruling significantly impacts the ongoing legal battle surrounding the president’s efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy. Senior Judge Susan Illston’s latest decision not only blocks the proposed terminations but also mandates the reinstatement of federal employees currently on administrative leave. While this aspect of the ruling is paused pending appeals, it intensifies the legal challenge against … Read more

Federal Judge Sentences Evergreen Man to Over Three Years for Illegal 3D-Printed Machine Gun Devices

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MOBILE, Ala. — A federal judge has opted for a steeper sentence than recommended for a 22-year-old Evergreen man involved in a case concerning the manufacture of illegal firearm conversion devices using a 3D printer. During a hearing on Wednesday, Senior U.S. District Judge Ginny Granade sentenced Ishmell Jarah Williams to three years and one month in prison for possessing a machine gun conversion device, rejecting a plea deal that had advocated for a more lenient sentence of 2½ years. Judge Granade expressed her belief that a minimum sentence was not suitable for Williams, emphasizing … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Facilitate Legal Access for Deported Venezuelan Man Amid Controversy Over Gang Allegations

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HOUSTON, Texas — A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to ensure that a deported Venezuelan man can connect with his legal representatives. The ruling comes in the wake of significant concerns raised over the treatment of immigrants and their right to due process. Widmer Josneyder Agelviz Sanguino, who is 24, arrived in the United States last September with his mother and two younger brothers under the refugee resettlement program. However, upon their arrival at a Houston airport, he was detained because of a tattoo deemed associated with a dangerous Venezuelan gang known as … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Legal Challenges in Transgender Sorority Case, Urges Plaintiffs to Stay on Point

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A federal judge has upheld a lawsuit involving a transgender woman and a University of Wyoming sorority, warning attorneys against introducing irrelevant allegations. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson addressed concerns over potential stigmatizing claims in court filings by sorority members against Artemis Langford, a transgender student. In 2023, six members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority initiated legal action alleging that the sorority breached its own bylaws and housing contracts by admitting Langford, following a policy vote. The plaintiffs also included extraneous details pertaining to Langford’s appearance and identity in their 72-page complaint, … Read more