Upholds

Court Upholds Historic Preservation in Derry Rail Trail Lawsuit, Halting Controversial I-93 Expansion Design

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CONCORD, N.H. — Efforts to protect the Derry Rail Trail and the historic Manchester & Lawrence Railroad corridor received a major boost on July 1, when a federal judge ruled in favor of local advocacy groups in their lawsuit against the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The dispute stemmed from plans related to the Exit 4A expansion of Interstate 93 in Derry, which posed significant risks to the integrity of the historic district. The litigation, initiated in August 2024, focused on a controversial design alteration approved by the … Read more

Federal Court Upholds Eklutna Tribe’s Casino Venture Amid Local Controversy

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Anchorage, Alaska — A U.S. District Court judge has ruled in favor of a tribal casino near Anchorage, backing the Native Village of Eklutna and its newly opened Chin’an Gaming Hall. The ruling comes amid contention from local residents who attempted to halt the project, citing concerns over traffic and noise disturbances in their community. The judge, James L. Robart, firmly dismissed arguments from Birchwood residents who contested the tribe’s federal recognition. According to Robart’s decision, the Eklutna tribal government was recognized by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1993. Furthermore, he pointed out … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Challenging Trump’s Decision

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A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempts to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. The decision comes amid ongoing concerns for the safety of individuals from Haiti, which has been grappling with political turmoil and natural disasters. U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued the ruling, stating that the government’s reasoning behind ending TPS was not valid given the current conditions in Haiti. The court found that the administration had failed to justifiably determine that conditions had sufficiently improved to warrant an end to the program meant to … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Protections for Haitian Immigrants, Thwarting Trump Administration’s Plans

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A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants before the scheduled deadline. This decision supports the legal protections afforded to thousands of Haitians currently residing in the United States, who fled their home country amid dire conditions. The court’s ruling reflects ongoing legal battles regarding TPS, which was established to offer refuge to individuals from countries undergoing crises. Judge Laurence Silberman determined that the administration’s attempt to end TPS for Haitians, originally slated for termination in June 2019, violated the law. … Read more