Civil Rights Groups Sue to Block Arizona Proposition 314 in Federal Court
PHOENIX — The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU…
Judge Blocks Trump Policy on Trans Women in Men’s Prisons, Unconstitutional.
A federal judge issued an order blocking the Trump administration from transferring 14 transgender women in federal custody to men’s prisons. The June 7, 2026, ruling in Doe v. Blanche determined that such transfers would cause the plaintiffs “immediate, irreparable harm.”
Critics Say Politicized Justice Department Undermines Trust in Grand Juries and Federal Courts
A growing number of legal analysts contend that the Trump administration’s approach to politically charged prosecutions has eroded public confidence in the U.S. Department of Justice. This assessment is supported by instances where federal grand juries, which typically approve indictments, declined to issue charges in several high-profile cases, and federal judges subsequently rejected Justice Department actions. These developments have raised broader questions concerning the integrity of federal law enforcement and the potential for political influence in criminal proceedings.
Federal Judges Strike Down ICE Detention Practices Citing Due Process Breaches
Federal judges have ruled against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention practices in approximately 90 percent of cases since the Trump administration expanded mandatory detention policies, representing an extraordinary judicial rebuke that has resulted in over 10,000 adverse decisions for the administration.
Controversial Comey Case Raises Constitutional Concerns, Says Cato Institute
The Cato Institute has criticized a federal case against James Comey, arguing that it raises constitutional concerns and may not withstand scrutiny in court due to its unusual charges and the lack of accountability for prosecutors.
California Law on Federal Officer Identification Halted by Ninth Circuit Ruling
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the federal government’s request for an injunction pending appeal, preventing California from enforcing Section 10 of the No Vigilantes Act against federal officers while litigation continues, as it appears to violate the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Trump-Appointed Judges Order Release of Some Immigrants Held Beyond Constitutional Limits
Four immigrants were released from ICE detention after federal judges appointed during the Trump administration found their detention to be unlawful, despite prior deportation orders.
Appeals Court Blocks Inquiry Into Trump Admin’s Contempt of Court Order
The ACLU has criticized a federal appeals court ruling that blocked further steps in a criminal contempt inquiry against the Trump administration, arguing that it weakens judicial authority, due process protections and the rule of law.
ICE Detainee Petitions Decline as Trump Administration Rolls Back Policies
The number of habeas corpus petitions filed by ICE detainees nationwide is declining as the Trump administration rolls back its hardline immigration enforcement policies, though regional spikes highlight the ongoing legal battle.
Federal Judge Rebukes Trump Administration over Claim that Four-Year-Old Had Criminal Record
A federal judge in West Virginia released an immigrant from custody after government lawyers falsely claimed he had a criminal history, highlighting the mistakes being made by Department of Justice lawyers and Homeland Security officials in the surge of court orders following Trump’s immigration reforms.
Trump Administration Attacks on Supreme Court Escalate Tensions between Executive and Judicial Branches
The Trump administration’s attacks on the federal judiciary have increased threats to judges, creating a dangerous climate that undermines the independence of the judicial branch and threatens democracy.
Federal Judges Confront DOJ’s Growing Noncompliance Amid Mass Deportation Push
The U.S. Department of Justice has violated court orders in New Jersey more than 50 times, due to the Trump administration’s mass deportation expansion, according to a Politico report.
Federal Judge Halts Transfer of Commuted Prisoners to ADX Florence
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the transfer of 20 federal prisoners whose death sentences were commuted by former President Joe Biden to the highly restrictive ADX Florence facility, citing serious constitutional concerns.
Lawsuit Claims Widespread Abuse by Immigration Agents in Metro Surge Operation
The ACLU of Minnesota filed an updated class-action complaint alleging federal immigration agents used excessive force against observers and protesters during Operation Metro Surge, adding testimony from over 80 Minnesotans.
Immigrants Who Say Their Detention Is Illegal Have Filed More Than 18,000 Cases. It’s a Historic High.
The Trump administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 challenges in federal court from immigrants claiming their detention is illegal, with a majority of federal judges ruling against the administration’s new detention policies.
Judge Blocks Mask Ban but Upholds ID Law in Partial Victory
A federal judge has blocked California’s law banning federal and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations, ruling that the statute likely violates the Constitution, but upheld the requirement that all law enforcement officers must display visible identification.
Jury Acquits Man Accused of Assaulting Federal Agent During Protest
Federal Public Defenders Rebecca Abel and Kyra Nickell successfully defended a client accused of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer during an immigration protest, marking their sixth trial involving alleged protest-related violence tied to immigration enforcement.
Cato Institute: Supreme Court Ruling on Chicago National Guard Skirts Key Issue
The Supreme Court declined to reject a lower court ruling that prevented the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard in Chicago, raising questions about the judiciary’s longstanding “presumption of regularity” and whether courts should continue granting the federal government a broad presumption of factual accuracy.
Judge Rules ICE’s Warrantless Home Entries Unconstitutional
Federal immigration officers are now asserting new authority to forcibly enter homes without a warrant signed by a judge, despite a federal judge ruling such conduct unconstitutional after a family’s home was broken into with only an administrative warrant.
HUD Funding Changes Leave Homeless Services in Limbo
The Trump administration and HUD’s policy moves have created confusion and instability for local agencies relying on federal housing grants, leaving administrators uncertain about how to comply with shifting federal directives while maintaining services in their communities.