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Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Amid Controversy Over Alleged Immigration Evasion

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin — The state’s Supreme Court has placed a temporary suspension on a circuit judge following her arrest last week on charges related to aiding an undocumented individual in avoiding capture by federal authorities. Judge Hannah Dugan of the Milwaukee County Circuit was ordered to step back from her judicial responsibilities as of Tuesday. This decision comes amid ongoing criminal proceedings against her, as outlined in a directive from the court signed by its clerk, Samuel Christensen. The directive expressed the court’s commitment to maintaining public trust during the legal process. Dugan faces two … Read more

President Trump Targets Perkins Coie With New Executive Order, Suspends Security Clearances Amid Broader Political Adversary Crackdown

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Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has initiated a directive to suspend security clearances for employees of Perkins Coie, linking the decision to the Seattle-based law firm’s involvement in various political and legal issues. The executive order, which was signed this past Thursday, took precedence over examining and possibly terminating governmental contracts with Perkins Coie, although no ongoing contracts were cited in federal records at the time of the announcement. Perkins Coie, a major legal player with substantial ties to the Democratic Party, has historically represented entities like the Democratic National Committee and high-profile campaigns … Read more

California Governor Suspends Key Environmental Laws in Emergency Move to Bolster Wildfire Defense Efforts

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Sacramento, Calif. – Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency and temporarily lifted certain environmental regulations as California nears the two-month mark since the Palisades and Eaton fires. These actions are part of a broader strategy to bolster the state’s defenses against increasingly severe wildfires ahead of the high-risk summer and fall seasons. In an aggressive move to hasten fire-prevention efforts, Newsom has suspended the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Coastal Act. CEQA typically mandates local and state agencies to evaluate and reduce environmental impacts of their projects, while the Coastal … Read more

Federal Judge in Seattle Suspends President Trump’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Under 19 Amid Legal Challenges

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SEATTLE — A federal judge in Seattle halted President Donald Trump’s recent directive to limit gender-affirming care for individuals under 19 years of age, marking the second judicial setback for the administration in as many days. Issued on Friday by U.S. District Judge Lauren King, the restraining order arose from legal actions initiated by Washington, Minnesota, and Oregon, along with three doctors specializing in such treatments. This judicial response underscores the legal debates surrounding healthcare policies directed at transgender youth. Judge King, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, presided over proceedings to consider … Read more