Justice Department Asks Court to Dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia Lawsuit
“If a plaintiff’s stake in a lawsuit falls away, so too does the Court’s subject matter jurisdiction,” the Justice Department wrote in its motion to dismiss.
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Federal Judge: Trump Admin. Can’t Stop Harvard from Admitting International Students
Harvard has said that, in light of the court’s ruling, it will continue enrolling international students unless and until an alternate decision is issued.
Colorado Gov’t Workers Union Files Lawsuit Against Gov. Jared Polis
“The governor has broken the trust of Colorado community members and their families, educators, coworkers, and friends,” Colorado state Sen. Julie Gonzales said in a statement.
California Sues Trump Admin. Over National Guard Activation
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s call to arrest California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the state has filed a lawsuit challenging the administration’s allegedly unlawful takeover of a CalGuard unit. The lawsuit, filed Monday, names defendants including Trump, former FOX News co-host and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and the federal Department of Defense.
PBS Sues Trump Admin. Over Funding Cuts
“After careful consideration, PBS reached the conclusion that it was necessary to take legal action to safeguard public television’s editorial independence, and to protect the autonomy of PBS member stations,” a PBS spokesperson said in a statement.
NPR Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
NPR’s lawsuit reiterates a common-sense argument: that the Trump administration is less concerned with enforcing real rules, regulations, and statutes than it is with lashing out against media outlets perceived as hostile.
Federal Judge OKs Attorneys General Lawsuit Against Elon Musk, DOGE
“The Constitution, and the Appointments Clause, are not mere roadblocks for this administration to ignore,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “I look forward to continuing this case in court.”
California AG Says State Will Help Apple Fight Trump
Bonta also addressed a Truth Social post in which Trump threatened to levy a targeted, 25% tariff on all Apple products if the company continues with plans to manufacture iPhones in India rather than shift production to the United States.
Harvard Sues Trump Admin. Over Student Visa Cancellations, Rule Changes
“With a stroke of a pen, the government sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” Harvard wrote in its lawsuit. “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.”
Lawsuit: USDA Demands for Food Stamp Data Unlawful
In its new guidance, the department threatened any state’s refusal to release this data could “trigger noncompliance procedures,” potentially leading to lawsuits or the withholding of federal funds.