7 h. ago How 'judge shopping' is shaping the legal fights against President Trump's agenda in federal court

"Judge shopping" is a strategy used by both the left and the right to strategically place lawsuits against the federal government with courts perceived to be sympathetic.

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51 h. ago States sue Trump administration over mass firings of federal employees

The District of Columbia, Maryland and 18 other states have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking the reinstatement of tens of thousands of federal employees fired since mid-February.

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69 h. ago Former Patriots star Matthew Judon’s Dedham home listed for $2.898 million

The five-bed, seven-bath home, which measures 9,967 square feet, is set on 1.63 acres. The post Former Patriots star Matthew Judon’s Dedham home listed for $2.898 million appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 d. ago Federal agency says Maine’s trans athletes policy violates Title IX

“We’re going to follow the law, sir. We’ll see you in court.” The post Federal agency says Maine’s trans athletes policy violates Title IX appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Amazon and FTC set to square off in ‘Economics Day’ hearing in Seattle federal court

Amazon and FTC set to square off in ‘Economics Day’ hearing in Seattle federal court  GeekWire

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3 d. ago The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?

The changes Trump reportedly is proposing to the Postal Service, such as a merger with the Department of Commerce, would likely be challenged in federal court, experts say.

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4 d. ago A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freeze

U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government." 

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4 d. ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump can remove the head of watchdog agency for now

A federal appeals court is temporarily allowing President Donald Trump to remove the head of a watchdog agency, overturning a lower court’s decision from this weekend.

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4 d. ago Abbey Gate terror suspect's mugshot revealed as he makes first federal court appearance

Police in Virginia released a mugshot of Mohammad Sharifullah, the suspect who allegedly scouted the attack route for the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan.

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4 d. ago Netlist Prevails Against Samsung in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Netlist Prevails Against Samsung in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago Federal appeals court sides with Trump on firing head of watchdog agency

President Trump got a victory in federal appeals court Wednesday when a judge cleared the way for him to fire Hampton Dellinger.

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4 d. ago Trump administration can remove head of federal watchdog agency, appeals court rules

A U.S. appeals court has sided with the administration in allowing the removal of Hampton Dellinger from the Office of Special Counsel. The office investigates actions like whistleblower retaliation.

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5 d. ago Emergency hearing held in Seattle regarding Trump’s refugee ban

Emergency hearing held in Seattle regarding Trump’s refugee ban  MyNorthwest

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5 d. ago Emergency hearing held in Seattle lawsuit against Trump's refugee ban

Emergency hearing held in Seattle lawsuit against Trump's refugee ban  FOX 13 Seattle

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5 d. ago Emergency hearing scheduled in Seattle lawsuit against Trump's refugee ban

Emergency hearing scheduled in Seattle lawsuit against Trump's refugee ban  FOX 13 Seattle

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5 d. ago Trump's attorneys argue his hush money appeal should be moved into federal court

Lawyers for President Trump argued in a filing that Trump's appeal of his New York hush money conviction should be moved into federal court due to evidence in the case.

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6 d. ago Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules

The 5-to-4 decision is the latest setback for the agency and could have sweeping implications for curtailing water pollution offshore.

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6 d. ago NPR probe shows lack of accountability around harassment and bullying by federal judges

In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse from federal judges, according to a new NPR Investigation.

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7 d. ago Federal court blocks Trump’s effort to remove federal watchdog

Federal court blocks Trump’s effort to remove federal watchdog  Washington Times

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7 d. ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge rules Trump's firing of watchdog was unlawful

Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government suffered a loss in court when a judge blocked his administration from firing the head of a federal watchdog agency.

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