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Judicial Pushback: D.C. Courts Challenge Weak Charges Amid Trump’s Crime Crackdown

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WASHINGTON — A grand jury recently declined to indict a man caught on camera throwing a sandwich at a federal agent, as the U.S. judicial system grapples with an influx of cases amid intensified law enforcement efforts in the nation’s capital. Alongside this, prosecutors dropped another case following allegations that police conducted an unlawful search that uncovered a firearm. Judges have expressed significant concerns about the evidentiary basis for many of the charges being levied. The ramped-up law enforcement actions are a key element of President Donald Trump’s initiative to combat crime in Washington, D.C. … Read more

US Judge Halts Trump’s Controversial Deportation Strategy Amid Legal Challenges

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A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation policy, which aimed to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants from the United States. The ruling comes as a significant development in ongoing debates over immigration enforcement and the government’s approach to handling the status of millions of undocumented individuals. In a decision delivered from his court in San Francisco, U.S. District Judge John W. Bates expressed concern over the policy’s implementation and its potential impact on due process for those facing deportation. The policy, characterized by its speed and scope, sought to increase … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Declares Trump’s Tariffs Unlawful, Challenging Presidential Authority

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A federal appeals court has declared that the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump are largely unconstitutional. The ruling, which comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals, supports a previous decision by the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding the legality of the Trafficking and Reciprocal Tariffs enacted through executive orders. The court’s opinion concluded that the tariffs exceeded the authority granted to the president under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). It emphasized that the orders in question are invalid as they conflict with existing legal frameworks. The decision marks a significant … Read more

Lawyers Demand Court Intervention to Curb Trump’s Team’s Comments Amid Controversial Smuggling Case

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal judge is being asked to restrict comments from high-ranking officials in the Trump administration regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national charged with human smuggling. His legal team claimed that recent statements from administration members could compromise the integrity of his upcoming trial by unfairly biasing the jury. The attorneys argued that various officials have labeled Abrego Garcia as a criminal gang member, asserting that these allegations pose a significant risk of prejudicing the legal proceedings. They specifically highlighted remarks made by Kristi Noem, the Secretary of the Department of … Read more