California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing the Trump administration for illegally deploying the National Guard without gubernatorial consent, a move impacting all states. This action, deemed unconstitutional and immoral, violates a statute mandating that mobilization orders be issued through state governors. Newsom further criticizes the deployment of Marines and additional National Guard troops as a divisive tactic inciting fear and chaos. He asserts that the situation is not about immigration but about upholding democratic principles and the rule of law.
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Fifteen states are suing the Trump administration for declaring a “national energy emergency” on his first day in office, a claim the states argue is false given the US’s record-high energy production. The lawsuit alleges the executive order, bypassing environmental protections, will cause irreparable harm to natural resources and violates the National Energy Act by pursuing partisan interests under the guise of an emergency. The plaintiffs contend the order prioritizes fossil fuels while ignoring domestic renewable energy sources. The case challenges the administration’s authority to enact energy policies through an unfounded emergency declaration, potentially setting a significant legal precedent.
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Twenty state attorneys general and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration for dismantling the Department of Education, citing the termination of over 1,300 employees. The lawsuit argues that the administration’s actions, effectively starving the agency of resources, constitute an illegal circumvention of Congress’s power to abolish executive agencies. The defendants include President Trump, Secretary McMahon, and the Department itself. The administration counters that returning education authority to the states was part of the president’s mandate, while simultaneously asserting that the dismantling is proceeding rapidly.
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Nineteen states are suing the Trump administration, alleging that over 20 federal agencies improperly fired thousands of probationary employees under the guise of performance issues. The lawsuit claims these agencies violated federal law by failing to provide the mandated 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs, hindering states’ ability to provide crucial job transition services. The states argue the agencies used reductions in force to shrink their headcount without following proper procedures. The plaintiffs seek a temporary restraining order to halt further firings and reinstate those already terminated. A hearing on the matter is set for March 12th.
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Nearly half the nation’s attorneys general filed suit against the Trump administration, alleging unlawful mass firings of tens of thousands of probationary federal employees without the legally mandated 60-day notice. The lawsuit accuses the administration of violating federal regulations and causing significant hardship for affected workers and states. Plaintiff states are seeking a court order to halt the firings, reinstate wrongfully terminated employees, and mandate compliance with applicable laws. The suit highlights the administration’s disregard for employee rights and the resulting negative consequences, including increased unemployment claims and social service demands on state resources.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its broad freeze on federal funding, alleging an unconstitutional withholding of at least $5.5 billion in appropriated funds. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, claims the freeze violates the Administrative Procedure Act and fundamental constitutional tenets. Shapiro argues the Trump administration is breaking contracts with the Commonwealth, jeopardizing crucial projects related to public health, infrastructure, and job creation. The suit names several federal agencies and their leaders as defendants, and follows unsuccessful attempts to restore the frozen funding.
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