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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

'King' Trump's DOT Secretary Is Acting Like A Child on Congestion Pricing: Legal Scholar - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy's argument against congestion pricing reflects a monarchal interpretation of federal power and legality.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

We Have Always Been at War With Iran

Current tensions between the US and Iran exist in a legal gray area without formal warfare or peace.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Guantanamo plea deals for accused 9/11 plotters are canceled by federal appeals court

Federal appeals court canceled plea deals for 9/11 attack defendants, ruling Secretary of Defense acted within legal authority.
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fromHigh Country News
1 month ago
Washington DC

DOJ says presidents can revoke monuments, not just create them - High Country News

President Trump has the authority to abolish national monuments, challenging nearly 90 years of legal interpretation.
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fromThe Verge
3 months ago

FTC commissioners on fighting back against Trump's illegal firing

The fact that President Trump fired FTC commissioners without legal authority has raised significant questions about the independence and governance of federal agencies.
US politics
fromUSA TODAY
3 months ago

Supreme Court reminds Trump to follow the law, signaling concern that he won't | Opinion

Justice Alito's warning to President Trump about following the law reflects a deeper concern regarding an impending constitutional crisis due to Trump's flagrant disregard for the Supreme Court's authority.
US politics
Washington DC
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Argues Judge Cannot Order Return of Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador

The U.S. Justice Department asserts a judge lacks authority to compel the Trump administration to facilitate a man's return after a mistaken deportation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Judge Napolitano Explains On Newsmax Why Elon Musk And DOGE Lack the Authority' to Fire Federal Workers

Court ruling indicates DOGE cannot unilaterally fire employees as it lacks official authority, implicating that decisions lie with the president.
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US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

James E. Boasberg: What to know about the judge under attack by Trump

Judge James E. Boasberg effectively halted Trump's deportation order, asserting judicial authority against the White House's jurisdiction claims.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?

Judges' nationwide injunctions are reigniting debate on judicial power as they impact Trump's policy agenda.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

James E. Boasberg: What to know about the judge under attack by Trump

Judge James E. Boasberg effectively halted Trump's deportation order, asserting judicial authority against the White House's jurisdiction claims.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?

Judges' nationwide injunctions are reigniting debate on judicial power as they impact Trump's policy agenda.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Karoline Leavitt Fires Shot at Fox News' Andy McCarthy Over Deportation Case: Trying to Defend These Terrorists'

The White House maintains that the president's actions regarding the Alien Enemies Act are legally justified despite dissenting opinions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Karoline Leavitt Backpedals on Trump Declaration Biden Pardons Are Void': Just Begging the Question'

Trump claims Biden's pardons are void due to being signed with autopen, sparking legal debates.
Leavitt's response suggests questions about presidential authority to revoke pardons.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Judge says mass firings of probationary employees by the Trump administration were invalid

A federal judge ruled OPM must retract memos calling for mass layoffs of probationary employees due to exceeding its legal authority.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Administration Abruptly Clears Out Migrants It Sent to Guantanamo

The Trump administration has repatriated Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay, leading to legal concerns regarding their detention and the process deployed.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Can Trump Legally Transfer Migrants to Guantanamo Bay? Here's What to Know

The Trump administration's transfer of migrants to Guantanamo Bay raises significant legal concerns regarding authority and detainee rights.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE legally, anyway

Elon Musk's role in government initiatives is mainly advisory and lacks formal authority.
fromEngadget
6 months ago

The Morning After: FCC's attempt to restore net neutrality didn't work

The FCC lacks authority to enforce net neutrality, limiting federal regulations after the Sixth Circuit's ruling.
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