52 h. ago Luttig: Trump Actions 'Clearly Unlawful,' He's 'Waging War on the Federal Judiciary'

Former U.S. Appeals Court Judge J. Michael Luttig said Sunday on MSNBC's "Velshi" that President Donald Trump's actions were "clearly unlawful." The post Luttig: Trump Actions ‘Clearly Unlawful,’ He’s ‘Waging War on the Federal Judiciary’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government

In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress.

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5 d. ago Federal judge blocks Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept of Education

Judge Myong Joun halted President Donald Trump's mass firing at the Department of Education on Thursday, ordering the reinstatement of all employees.

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5 d. ago Federal judge blocks Trump admin from firing 2 Dem members of privacy oversight board

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump from firing Democratic members of a federal oversight board, arguing their jobs were protected.

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8 d. ago Federal judge blocks Trump's takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled the USIP president and board members were unlawfully fired by President Trump and should be reinstated.

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9 d. ago Karen Read judge blocks Sandra Birchmore mentions; expert says cases should be wake

The Massachusetts judge presiding over Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has barred references to the botched Sandra Birchmore investigation.

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1 week ago Trump denounces 'activist' judges. He's not the first president to do so

Criticism of "activist" judges predates the term and has come from both ends of the political spectrum. Democratic and Republican presidents alike have accused the courts of exceeding their constitutional role.

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1 week ago Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

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1 week ago Judge Backs Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Tren de Aragua Gangsters

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump and his administration were allowed to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for the expedited removal of suspected Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members. The post Judge Backs Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Tren de Aragua Gangsters appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Federal judge in Pennsylvania rules that Trump's invocation of AEA is lawful

A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members is lawful, in contrast to two other judges.

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2 w. ago Judge Allows IRS to Help ICE Agents Locate Illegal Aliens Through Tax Data

A federal judge appointed by President Trump is authorizing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help ICE agents locate illegal aliens. The post Judge Allows IRS to Help ICE Agents Locate Illegal Aliens Through Tax Data appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump taps Fox News' Judge Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney in DC, 'The Five' co

"The Five" co-host Judge Jeanine Pirro will leave Fox News Channel after President Donald Trump announced he has tapped her to become the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C.

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2 w. ago Federal judge blocks Trump admin from dismantling 3 agencies

Judge John McConnell, an appointee of President Barack Obama, blocked President Donald Trump from closing three federal agencies on Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Judge Boasberg to preside over new Alien Enemies Act lawsuit, teeing up high stakes court fight with Trump

Judge Boasberg is set to hear another high-profile challenge to the Alien Enemies Act deportations this evening – a case likely to reignite tensions with Trump officials.

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2 w. ago States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts

A federal judge Tuesday wrote that President Trump's executive order dismantling the IMLS "disregards the fundamental constitutional role of each of the branches of our federal government."

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3 w. ago Gingrich: We May Have to 'Eliminate' a Number of District Courts to Show We Won't 'Tolerate Dictatorship by Judge'

During Sunday's broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Life, Liberty & Levin," former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed what he deemed "dictatorship by judge," referring to the district courts working to overrule President Donald Trump. The post Gingrich: We May Have to ‘Eliminate’ a Number of District Courts to Show We Won’t ‘Tolerate Dictatorship by Judge’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump questions judges who block deportations of 'criminals, including murderers'

President Donald Trump went on a Truth Social tirade accusing judges of trying to block the deportation of dangerous illegal immigrants.

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3 w. ago A US judge partially blocked Trump's election integrity order from taking force. Is that legal?

The judge who blocked parts of President Trump’s election integrity order sparked backlash – but the ruling may not be as radical as critics suggest.

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3 w. ago Trump claps back at courts for 'interfering' with job, asks 'how you can give due process' to illegal migrants

During a special commencement address to students at the University of Alabama President Donald Trump rebuked judges who he said were "interfering" with his efforts to do his job as president.

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3 w. ago In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System

The National Law Day of Action, which drew roughly 1,500 people in New York City, was organized to resist the president’s threats against judges and the nation’s jurisprudence.

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