States ramp up efforts to block Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops

Democratic-led states, including Oregon and Illinois, are actively challenging the Trump administration’s move to deploy National Guard troops. This conflict highlights a broader tension between federal authority and state governance, raising questions about who ultimately holds power in times of crisis.

States ramp up efforts to block Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop sending any National Guard troops to Oregon. This comes after the White House tried mobilizing California’s Guard for Portland when the same judge previously blocked the use of Oregon’s own Guard. The ruling stands as a temporary measure amid a rapidly unfolding legal clash.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

Judge halts Trump administration cuts to disaster aid for ‘sanctuary’ states

A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from cutting off disaster relief and anti-terrorism grants to states with so-called sanctuary policies. Though the order is temporary, it marks a significant legal response to the administration’s intent to restrict funds on immigration grounds.

Judge halts Trump administration cuts to disaster aid for ‘sanctuary’ states

Appeals court allows Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court has permitted President Donald Trump’s administration to prevent Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood, even as legal battles continue. The move could have immediate ramifications for the organization’s funding and the broader healthcare landscape.

Nine years later, California court saga over $23,420 housing fee remains unsettled

Nine years after buying rural land intended for his retirement, engineer George Sheetz still finds himself locked in a legal battle with El Dorado County. The case revolves around a $23,420 housing fee imposed when he applied to place a manufactured home on his property, and it remains unsettled despite nearly a decade of proceedings.

Nine years later, California court saga over $23,420 housing fee remains unsettled

Judge extends order suspending Trump’s block on Harvard’s incoming foreign students

A federal judge has extended an order suspending President Trump’s attempt to block Harvard University’s incoming foreign students. The university’s lawyer argues that these students are being unfairly used as “pawns” in political maneuvers.

Judge extends order suspending Trump’s block on Harvard’s incoming foreign students

Court battle looms after ethics board rules Bernalillo County treasurer broke conduct code with hire

A county ethics board has determined that Bernalillo County Treasurer Tim Eichenberg violated the code of conduct by hiring former County Clerk Linda Stover immediately after her term ended. The ruling sets the stage for an impending court battle over the controversial hiring decision.

Court battle looms after ethics board rules Bernalillo County treasurer broke conduct code with hire

Trump ramps up criticism of ’60 Minutes’ Harris interview amid lawsuit

In a renewed escalation of his feud with CBS News, President Trump has accused the network of unlawfully manipulating an interview with former Vice President Harris, intensifying the ongoing legal battle between them.

Trump ramps up criticism of ’60 Minutes’ Harris interview amid lawsuit

AP, Trump administration argue over presidential access before appeals judges

The Associated Press and the Trump administration returned to a Washington courtroom to argue over control of presidential press access. This high-stakes legal battle centers on who has the authority to decide which journalists can question the president.

AP, Trump administration argue over presidential access before appeals judges

Efforts to Resentence Menendez Brothers Can Proceed, Judge Says

A judge has ruled that the Menendez brothers can proceed with efforts to be resentenced. The brothers, who killed their parents in 1989, have been imprisoned for decades and are pursuing multiple avenues for release.