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Federal Court Halts Big Bend Border Wall, Voiding Environmental Waivers
politics6 days ago

Federal Court Halts Big Bend Border Wall, Voiding Environmental Waivers

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from constructing border barriers in Texas’s Big Bend region. The ruling, issued by Judge Kathleen Cardone, halts all ground-disturbing activities within one mile of the Rio Grande and inside Big Bend National Park. The court also voided federal waivers that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to bypass environmental and cultural resource laws. The decision comes after months of bipartisan opposition and follows the expiration of a temporary construction pause in late September.

via New York Post|
#border-policy#environmental-law#infrastructure
DOJ Files Misconduct Complaints Against Minnesota Judges Over NYT Interview
politics8 days ago

DOJ Files Misconduct Complaints Against Minnesota Judges Over NYT Interview

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against seven federal judges in Minnesota, accusing them of violating ethical standards by criticizing the administration's immigration enforcement in a New York Times interview. Attorney General Todd Blanche demanded the recusal of named judges from immigration cases, while the judges and court officials argue their comments were protected advocacy for judicial independence.

via foxnews.com|
#doj#ethics#immigration
Judge clears path for deportation of Milwaukee mosque leader, but legal battles continue
politics10 days ago

Judge clears path for deportation of Milwaukee mosque leader, but legal battles continue

A U.S. immigration judge ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, is deportable on national security grounds. The decision relies on a 2025 memo by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which cited Sarsour's pro-Palestinian advocacy as a threat to foreign policy. Although the judge rejected claims that Sarsour lied on immigration forms, he accepted the government's argument that Sarsour's past convictions in Israel justify removal. Sarsour, a lawful permanent resident since 1993, plans to appeal, arguing that deportation would expose him to torture. The ruling does not mandate immediate removal, and Sarsour remains in the U.S. while legal proceedings continue. The case highlights tensions between free speech protections and executive power in immigration matters.

via KSL.com|
#first-amendment#immigration#judiciary
DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Minnesota Judges Over Immigration Interviews
politics10 days ago

DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Minnesota Judges Over Immigration Interviews

The Justice Department filed a judicial misconduct complaint against nearly all federal district judges in Minnesota, demanding they recuse themselves from immigration cases. The action follows a New York Times interview where judges criticized the administration’s handling of 'Operation Metro Surge.' While the DOJ labels the comments 'overtly political,' court officials and legal experts argue the judges acted within ethical guidelines protecting judicial independence.

via CNN|
#immigration#judiciary#justice-department
Supreme Court faces emergency plea to revive third-country deportations
courts-and-law16 days ago

Supreme Court faces emergency plea to revive third-country deportations

The Trump administration has requested an emergency stay from the Supreme Court to resume deporting migrants to third countries, following a recent ruling by the First Circuit Court of Appeals that blocked the practice. The Justice Department argues that halting these removals has caused logistical chaos, including cancelled flights and diplomatic issues, while preventing the removal of dangerous criminals. The administration seeks to overturn a lower court decision that mandated migrants be given a meaningful opportunity to challenge their destination before removal. This dispute centers on the Convention Against Torture, which restricts deportation to countries where individuals face a risk of torture. The policy, which has already relocated approximately 25,000 migrants, remains a central component of the administration's broader immigration enforcement strategy despite ongoing legal challenges regarding due process and human rights concerns.

via The Washington Post|
#courts-and-law#deportation#human-rights
law21 days ago

Mass Detention on the Docket: ICE's Policy Faces a Supreme Court Test

Federal judges have overwhelmingly blocked ICE’s plan to detain tens of thousands without bond, with roughly 460 district judges ruling against it and nine of 11 federal circuits siding against the policy; only a small number of Republican-appointed appellate judges dissented. The administration argues the 1996 law allows mass detention of anyone in the U.S. without permission, while opponents say the move distorts the statute and tramples due process. As the case moves to the Supreme Court, observers note a divergence among lower courts and warn the Court could either uphold a sweeping policy or check it, potentially reshaping detention practices for years to come.

via Politico|
#detention#ice#immigration
Court Halts Trump’s Plan to Restrict Student Visas
politics23 days ago

Court Halts Trump’s Plan to Restrict Student Visas

A federal district court in Massachusetts paused the DHS rule that would cap “duration of status” for international students and researchers at four years (and 240 days for journalists), finding the administration’s justification weak and warning the policy could cause significant economic disruption; the injunction is temporary and signals judiciary limits on pushing immigration changes through broad regulatory action.

via Slate Magazine|
#donald-trump#education#immigration
Storm of election lawsuits fuels midterm confusion
courts-and-law26 days ago

Storm of election lawsuits fuels midterm confusion

A surge of election-related lawsuits is roiling the lead-up to the midterms, as courts race to resolve disputes over voting rules and procedures. The Washington Post highlights cases like Missouri’s election dispute with conflicting orders, illustrating how rapid, high-stakes litigation can sow confusion and uncertainty for voters and officials ahead of the elections.

via The Washington Post|
#courts#courts-and-law#election-events
Second federal judge halts Trump's mail-ballot order
politics27 days ago

Second federal judge halts Trump's mail-ballot order

A second federal judge froze a Trump administration rule governing mail-in ballots, joining an earlier blockage as litigation questions the policy’s impact on voters. A whistleblower report to Congress warned millions could be disenfranchised in the midterms, and the USPS workers’ union pushed back, saying postal workers should not be responsible for verifying voter eligibility.

via AP News|
#elections#injunction#judiciary
Massachusetts High Court Rebukes Judge in ICE Courthouse Controversy
law29 days ago

Massachusetts High Court Rebukes Judge in ICE Courthouse Controversy

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court publicly reprimanded District Court Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph for creating an appearance of impropriety by ordering the courtroom audio system shut off during a sidebar about a plan to release an immigrant to a courthouse lockup to evade ICE; the court found she neither explicitly nor implicitly approved the plan and was unaware of the attorney's scheme, though a hearing officer had recommended discipline following the investigation into the 2018–2019 case. Joseph remains on administrative duties after prior federal proceedings related to the case.

via Fox News|
#ice#immigration#judiciary
Massachusetts Judge Publicly Rebuked for Aiding Immigrant’s ICE Escape
us-news29 days ago

Massachusetts Judge Publicly Rebuked for Aiding Immigrant’s ICE Escape

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court publicly reprimanded Newton District Court Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph for willful judicial misconduct tied to helping an undocumented immigrant escape ICE custody via a courthouse back door during a 2018 hearing. The reprimand followed a hearing officer’s recommendation and said her actions created the appearance of impropriety and violated her duties, even as related federal obstruction charges were later dismissed. Joseph remains on the bench and is set to resume administrative duties after a lengthy suspension.

via New York Post|
#ice#immigration#judiciary