Two defendants in the $34 million Hafa Adai Bingo fraud scheme have been granted release pending appeal, enabling them to remain out of federal custody for now. Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood, of the District Court of Guam, ruled in their favor on Tuesday. The couple expressed gratitude to the judge for her decision.

The U.S. Justice Department has filed an appeal challenging a permanent court order that prevented President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. The plan was initially set to quell protests against Trump’s immigration policies, prompting a heated legal battle between federal and local authorities.