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"The rule of law is the foundation for healthy communities of justice, opportunity, and peace." William H. Nukom, World Justice Project
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American democracy on the brink a year after Trump’s inauguration, experts say
Scale and speed of president’s moves have stunned observers of authoritarian regimes – is the US in democratic peril?
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January 22, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters
The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Justice department loses bid to get sensitive information on California voters
Federal judge rules Trump administration’s efforts to obtain information on voters in the state is threat to democracy
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January 18, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Ketanji Brown Jackson condemns Trump rhetoric ‘designed to intimidate the judiciary’
Supreme court justice also spoke of White House’s undermining of the constitution and rule of law
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January 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Senate Passes Three-Bill Funding Package in 82-15 Vote - Senator Patty Murray
Democrats protect funding to lower families’ energy bills, key investments in scientific research, and much more Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate, in a 82-15 vote, passed three bicameral, bipartis...
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January 18, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Judge limits ICE’s crowd control tactics following Minneapolis shooting
The judge’s order prevents federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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US judge gives Trump administration three weeks to return deported student
Lawyer for administration had apologized earlier for violating court order and admitted ‘mistake’
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January 17, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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Court Orders Administration to Restore Pediatric Health Funding - Democracy Forward share.google/qB16KJ43Q7CT...
January 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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Federal Judge Grants Second Preliminary Injunction Blocking Attacks on Head Start | American Civil Liberties Union share.google/dGtS4kEtlQ2L...
Federal Judge Grants Second Preliminary Injunction Blocking Attacks on Head Start | American Civil Liberties Union
SEATTLE – A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attacks on Head Start, halting the Department of...
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January 11, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Hundreds of judges reject Trump’s mandatory detention policy, with no end in sight
Judges have ruled against the administration in more than 1,600 cases.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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Judge blocks Trump’s $10B welfare fund freeze
The emergency order temporarily keeps funding flowing to five blue states.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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Judge orders Trump administration to continue to seek funding for the CFPB
The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois
The 6-3 ruling comes more than two months after the Trump admin asked the justices to weigh in on the move.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut Homeland Security funding from states that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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www.npr.org/2025/12/19/n...
Judge blocks HUD homelessness overhaul, rebukes agency for causing 'chaos'
A federal judge said HUD cannot dramatically change its funding policies on homelessness for now. States, cities and nonprofits say the proposed overhaul would push thousands back onto the streets.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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'Bottom Line—You Lie With Impunity': Delia Ramirez Rips Kristi Noem To Shreds Over Her 'Lawlessness'
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Trump administration must reinstate FEMA disaster funds, judge says | AP News share.google/JFhmChbJB4UO...
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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House passes bill to restore federal workers' bargaining rights
It's a first step to overturning the president's executive orders, but the legislation still needs to clear the Senate.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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AG Campbell Secures Court Victory Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cutting Billions In Disaster Preparedness Funding | Mass.gov share.google/SoC1Wu9qZoXk...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered an end to Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and directed that they be returned to the control of the state's Democrat...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Farmworkers to receive compensation from Shinn & Son discriminatory and deceptive hiring
Shinn & Son, a farm based in Toppenish, Washington, has agreed to pay $300,000 and reform its hiring and training practices after allegations of discrimination
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December 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Thursday's failed indictment against James is the latest setback for the Justice Department in its bid to prosecute the frequent political target of the Republican president.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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US judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by U.S. immigration authorities without first giving them ...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Federal agents engaged in widespread misrepresentations to justify use of force: Judge
The ABC7 I-Team is taking a closer look at a trove of videos ordered released by a federal judge in her explanation of the preliminary injunction she issued earlier this month restricting use of force...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Court demands end to unjustified warrantless arrests, restricting a tool ICE frequently uses to detain immigrants
Unless reversed on appeal, it is likely to place a severe restriction on ICE’s operations in Colorado.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM