In a legal defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge ruled that the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, was unlawful. The ruling, made by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, permanently blocks the use of military force to quell protests, rejecting the administration’s claim of a rebellion justifying the troops. This decision, which followed an earlier interim order, comes after the city of Portland and the Oregon Attorney General’s Office sued, arguing the administration exaggerated violence to justify the deployment. The Justice Department is likely to appeal the ruling, potentially leading the case to the Supreme Court.
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President Trump declared that November food stamps will be withheld until the government reopens, as stated in a Truth Social post. This decision contradicts previous court rulings from federal judges in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, which mandated the administration to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The USDA has authorized states to begin dispersing benefits, using contingency funds to cover only 50% of eligible households’ current food stamp allotments. However, Democracy Forward has filed a motion to compel the administration to disperse benefits immediately, and legal action remains pending regarding the legality of Trump’s decision.
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Judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation suit against New York Times, Penguin Random House, and the immediate reaction, honestly, is a breath of fresh air. It’s like watching a particularly tedious piece of homework get thrown in the trash – satisfying and a bit of a relief. The judge, Steven D. Merryday, wasted no time in calling out the suit for what it was: a mess. He bluntly stated it “stands unmistakably and inexcusably athwart the requirements” of legal procedure. The entire thing sounds like it was drafted by someone who skipped law school, and the judge essentially echoed that sentiment. It sounds like Trump’s complaint was a rambling, incoherent mess.… Continue reading
Cardi B was found not liable in a lawsuit brought by a security guard who alleged the rapper assaulted her at a doctor’s office in 2018. The jury deliberated for just over an hour before reaching a unanimous verdict in Cardi B’s favor. The security guard claimed Cardi B cut her face with a fingernail and spat on her during an argument. Cardi B testified that she did not touch the security guard and feared the guard was going to make her pregnancy public.
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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled to reinstate Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, appointed by President Biden, after a prior attempt by former President Trump to remove her. The court determined Slaughter could only be removed under specific conditions: inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, which were not cited in the original dismissal attempt. This case is part of a larger trend of lawsuits challenging Trump’s efforts to remove Democrat-appointed leaders from federal agencies. The ruling underscores historical efforts by Congress to protect these agencies from political interference.
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A federal appeals court sided against Donald Trump’s tariff program, declaring the method of implementation unlawful. This ruling, upholding a prior decision, determined Trump violated the law by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act without congressional approval. New York Attorney General Letitia James celebrated the court’s decision as a win for American families and businesses, as the tariffs were viewed as massive taxes. Trump’s administration is expected to appeal the case, which is set to take effect in October.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, recently reunited with his family after a mistaken deportation, was taken into ICE custody following a routine check-in. This occurred despite his attorney’s expectation that Abrego would be detained after the administration’s announcement to deport him to Uganda. His attorneys maintain that this detention serves as punishment for Abrego’s exercising his constitutional rights and legal resistance. The move comes amidst ongoing legal battles, including human smuggling charges, the denial of gang membership, and a rejected plea deal which would have seen him deported to Costa Rica.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail while awaiting sentencing, a situation that has understandably sparked a lot of discussion. It’s a headline that immediately grabs attention, considering the high profile of the individual involved and the serious nature of the allegations. The core of the matter is this: the judge saw Diddy as both a flight risk and a potential danger to the community, and thus, the standard privilege of bail was denied.
Defense arguments, focusing on the nature of the alleged activity involving male escorts, attempted to frame the situation within the context of a “swingers lifestyle.” However, the judge dismissed this narrative, especially in light of “evidence of violence, coercion or subjugation.”… Continue reading
A new pornography taskforce plans to propose legislation this autumn targeting “barely legal” content, prompted by the Channel 4 documentary, “1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story.” The documentary, which follows performer Bonnie Blue, has faced criticism for potentially glamorizing extreme pornography and failing to adequately challenge her assertions of harmlessness. The proposed legislation, spearheaded by Baroness Gabby Bertin, aims to address the regulatory gap where harmful pornography, like adults role-playing as children, is not prohibited online. The film is also being reviewed by Ofcom, with the potential of an investigation.
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