A federal judge in Seattle ruled against the Trump administration’s Executive Order 14248, which sought to reshape election administration, including requiring proof of citizenship and ending vote-by-mail systems that count ballots received after Election Day. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit from Oregon and Washington, states that utilize vote-by-mail. The court found that the President lacked the constitutional authority to dictate election procedures, citing the Constitution’s assignment of election regulation to the states and Congress. Consequently, multiple provisions of the executive order were permanently blocked, and the states were permitted to maintain their existing ballot-receipt deadlines.
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In a recent ruling, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold federal Homeland Security funding from states that did not comply with federal immigration enforcement. The judge sided with a coalition of 12 attorneys general, who sued after the administration announced significant grant reductions to “sanctuary” jurisdictions, totaling over $233 million across multiple states. The judge determined the funding cuts were arbitrary, ordering the Department of Homeland Security to restore the previously allocated funds, emphasizing the importance of these funds for counterterrorism and law enforcement programs, citing the recent Brown University attack as an example. While the DHS plans to challenge the ruling, the attorneys general who sued the administration have praised the court’s decision, emphasizing it prevents the punishment of states refusing to carry out the administration’s immigration agenda.
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold Homeland Security funding from states that did not cooperate with certain federal immigration enforcement. The judge ruled the administration’s decision to cut over $233 million from several states was arbitrary and unlawful, specifically citing the government’s consideration of states’ immigration enforcement policies when determining funding. As a result, the Department of Homeland Security was ordered to restore previously allocated funding. DHS plans to fight the order, while the attorneys general who sued the administration have praised the court’s decision.
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to reallocate Homeland Security funding from states that did not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The ruling, prompted by a lawsuit from a coalition of 12 attorneys general, found that the administration improperly reduced over $233 million in grants to several states. The judge, citing the arbitrary nature of the cuts, ordered the Department of Homeland Security to restore the previously allocated funding. DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that the department plans to fight the order, while the attorneys general who sued applauded the victory.
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After being wrongly deported earlier this year, Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared at an ICE field office, but a federal judge ordered that he not be detained, allowing him to leave to the cheers of supporters. Judge Paula Xinis stated that authorities could not re-detain him until a court hearing was conducted. Abrego Garcia, who has been fighting against injustices, was mistakenly deported and later brought back to the U.S. where he faces charges in Tennessee. The Department of Homeland Security has criticized the judge’s order and vowed to appeal the decision.
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In a decisive ruling, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to cease deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and return control to the state. Judge Charles Breyer granted a preliminary injunction following the administration’s June activation of over 4,000 troops without Governor Newsom’s approval. The ruling rejected the administration’s arguments for the deployment, accusing them of attempting to create a national police force. The White House has indicated it will appeal the decision, while California officials celebrate the ruling as a victory for democracy.
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In a recent ruling, a federal judge has temporarily barred prosecutors from accessing materials from Daniel Richman, a key associate of former FBI Director James Comey. Richman, who served as Comey’s attorney and is a Columbia University law professor, sued the government over their access to his computer data, arguing it was obtained unlawfully. Prosecutors sought access to these materials to support their case against Comey, who is accused of lying to Congress. This legal development adds to the challenges faced by the prosecution, particularly given previous setbacks and procedural issues in the case against Comey.
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In a recent ruling, a federal judge issued a permanent injunction against President Trump, preventing the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon. The judge determined the president exceeded his authority in federalizing the Guard, as the criteria for doing so, namely a danger of rebellion and obstruction of federal law enforcement, were not met. The ruling found Trump’s actions violated federal law and the 10th Amendment. The court’s decision, however, does not preclude future deployments if conditions warrant it, and the government is expected to appeal the decision.
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A federal judge in Rhode Island has mandated the Trump administration fully fund nationwide SNAP benefits for November, citing the government’s “arbitrary and capricious” decision to only partially fund the program. This ruling, coming after a challenge from a coalition of cities and nonprofits, requires full funding to be delivered to states by November 7th. The administration, however, immediately appealed the order, despite prior court decisions mandating at least partial payments. The decision follows a week of mixed signals from the Trump administration regarding SNAP funding, and amid warnings from the Agriculture Secretary that funds beyond November are unavailable.
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A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully deliver SNAP payments to states by Friday. The order came after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the program during the government shutdown. The judge determined the administration needed to use additional funding to ensure payments were delivered in full. This action followed a lawsuit alleging that the USDA’s actions were arbitrary.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Judge Orders Immigration Officials Not to Detain Abrego Garcia
After being wrongly deported earlier this year, Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared at an ICE field office, but a federal judge ordered that he not be detained, allowing him to leave to the cheers of supporters. Judge Paula Xinis stated that authorities could not re-detain him until a court hearing was conducted. Abrego Garcia, who has been fighting against injustices, was mistakenly deported and later brought back to the U.S. where he faces charges in Tennessee. The Department of Homeland Security has criticized the judge’s order and vowed to appeal the decision.
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