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Federal Judge Rules Trump Illegally Deployed National Guard in California, Restoring Governor Newsom’s Authority

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SAN FRANCISCO — In a significant ruling, a federal judge has mandated that President Donald Trump relinquish control of the National Guard troops he dispatched to Los Angeles for immigration enforcement and managing civil unrest. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday, stating that the deployment was unlawful and exceeded the President’s authority under the Tenth Amendment. The order is set to take effect Friday at noon. The federal government wasted no time, immediately filing an appeal with the Ninth Circuit court. The ruling raises questions about how it will … Read more

Federal Judge Overturns Trump’s Spending Freeze, Restoring Order After Turbulent Day

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In a swift legal reversal, a federal judge has halted the implementation of a government-wide spending freeze directed by former President Donald Trump, which had only been in effect for one harrowing day. The freeze led to widespread confusion and disruptions across various federal departments. The judge’s decision, issued late Friday, underscored concerns about the legality of the blanket suspension of funds, which had not undergone usual Congressional scrutiny. Critics of the freeze had rapidly voiced their concerns, arguing that it jeopardized essential public services and posed immediate harm to the delivery of federal programs. … Read more

Pentagon to Honorably Upgrade 35,000 LGBTQ Veterans’ Discharge Records, Restoring Earned Benefits

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In a historic move, the Pentagon has announced a significant shift in policy that will affect approximately 35,000 LGBTQ veterans. These individuals, who were previously discharged under conditions that were considered “other than honorable” due to their sexual orientation, will now see their statuses upgraded to “honorable.” This resolution comes as the result of a class-action lawsuit initiated in 2023, challenging the long-standing repercussions faced by service members ousted under the controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policies. Lily Steffanides, an instrumental plaintiff in the lawsuit, expressed profound relief and liberation following the announcement. Having been … Read more

Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference, Restoring Court Oversight Over Administrative Agencies’ Rulemaking Authority

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Washington, D.C. – In a historic reversal, the Supreme Wells vented a 40-year-old legal standard that shaped the review of federal agency powers, sparking intense reactions across the United States. The Supreme Court decision dismantles the Chevron Deference, a doctrine relied upon since 1984, which broadly allowed government agencies to interpret ambiguous laws where Congress had not defined clear guidelines. Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., a ruling from nearly four decades ago, set a precedent giving agencies leeway to make interpretive decisions on statutes within their jurisdiction, provided they were reasonable. … Read more