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4th Circuit strikes down Trump's mandatory detention policy, citing historical parallels

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for noncitizens is illegal, marking the ninth consecutive appeals court loss for the government. The court found that the policy misinterprets the 1996 immigration reform law, which was not intended to mandate detention for individuals residing in the interior of the country. This decision sets the stage for a likely Supreme Court review, as the administration continues to enforce the policy despite widespread judicial rejection.

via AP News|

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politics8 months ago•34 min saved

Court Keeps Trump DEI Ban Moving, Rebuffs Legal Challenge

A federal appeals court in Richmond’s 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a bid to block President Trump’s executive orders to end DEI programs at federal agencies and government contractors, overturning a district injunction. The panel said the challenge could be addressed by how agencies apply the orders to grant recipients rather than striking them down, effectively allowing enforcement to continue. Plaintiffs Baltimore, the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, and the AAUP are reviewing the ruling; the White House did not immediately comment.

via Yahoo|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden taps labor lawyer Nicole Berner for 4th Circuit nomination

President Biden has nominated labor lawyer Nicole Berner to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, ending a stalemate between the White House and the Senate. Berner, who serves as general counsel to the Service Employees International Union, would bring a diverse background as an accomplished workers' rights attorney, LGBTQ woman, and Jewish individual to the court. The 4th Circuit, which covers several states, has become one of the most liberal appeals courts in the country. Progressives have long advocated for Berner's nomination, but disagreements and delays between the White House and Senate prolonged the process. If confirmed, Berner would be one of the few appellate judges with labor experience, providing a worker's voice in the courts.

via The Washington Post|

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