#federal-courts

#federal-courts

In a 37-page ruling, US district judge Thomas Cullen of Virginia's western district who was nominated and confirmed to his position during Donald Trump's first presidency wrote that any fair reading of the legal authorities cited by defendants leads to the ineluctable conclusion that this court has no alternative but to dismiss. To hold otherwise, Cullen added, would run counter to overwhelming precedent, depart from longstanding constitutional tradition, and offend the rule of law.

"The funding shortfall that began on July 3 has spurred concern that the panel attorneys could decline new cases, leaving some defendants without representation."

A federal judge questioned the legality of the deportation process after a U.S. citizen child was deported alongside her mother, revealing potential abuse of power.