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Trump administration likely overstepped authority in immigration crackdown, experts say

The Trump administration has likely exceeded its authority in invoking rarely applied laws to justify parts of its wide-ranging immigration crackdown,

Trump administration likely overstepped authority in immigration crackdown, experts say
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Trump’s policy to deport activists is unconstitutional, Khalil’s lawyers say

The Trump administration’s policy of deporting some foreign nationals who participate in pro-Palestinian protests is unconstitutional, lawyers for a detained Columbia

Trump’s policy to deport activists is unconstitutional, Khalil’s lawyers say
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

U.S. to probe Columbia protests for terrorism violations, official says

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U.S. to probe Columbia protests for terrorism violations, official says
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to new indictment as trial nears

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new indictment, which added accusations that the hip-hop mogul forced employees to work long hours and threatened

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to new indictment as trial nears
MidEast|Political|US

Detained activist Khalil sues to bar Columbia from sharing disciplinary records

Detained pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asked a federal court on Thursday to block Columbia University from sharing student disciplinary records from campus

Detained activist Khalil sues to bar Columbia from sharing disciplinary records
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge extends ban on Columbia student's deportation from US

A U.S. judge on Wednesday extended his order blocking federal authorities from deporting a detained Columbia University student, in a case

Judge extends ban on Columbia student's deportation from US
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

At US trial, gunman admits to trying to kill Iranian journalist 

A self-professed member of a Russian organized crime group said on Tuesday he once tried to kill an Iranian-American female journalist and activist, making the

At US trial, gunman admits to trying to kill Iranian journalist 
MidEast|Political|US

Columbia student protester's arrest prompts federal court showdown

A legal battle over a detained Columbia University student that has become a flashpoint of the Trump administration's immigration policy

Columbia student protester's arrest prompts federal court showdown
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge temporarily blocks deportation of arrested Palestinian Columbia student

A U.S. judge on Monday ordered that Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil not be deported for now as part of U.S.

Judge temporarily blocks deportation of arrested Palestinian Columbia student
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US

US closer to forfeiting seized yacht as judge denies ex-Rosneft chief's claim

A U.S. judge on Monday ruled that a former chief of Russian state oil and gas company Rosneft cannot plausibly claim to own a $300 million superyacht that U.S.

US closer to forfeiting seized yacht as judge denies ex-Rosneft chief's claim
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Two men face US trial over Iran-backed plot to kill dissident

Two men accused of being members of a Russian organized crime group will face trial in the United States on Monday over what prosecutors call an unsuccessful Tehran-

Two men face US trial over Iran-backed plot to kill dissident
Crime|Election|Political|US

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dismissed, outside lawyer advises

A lawyer asked to offer independent arguments on whether to end the U.S.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dismissed, outside lawyer advises
Crime|Political|US

Trump policy change prompts bid to dismiss foreign agent case

After Attorney General Pam Bondi on her first day in office last month said the U.S. would limit its enforcement of foreign agent laws, defense lawyer

Trump policy change prompts bid to dismiss foreign agent case
Crime|Political|US

'We're in a dark space,' US judge says on rising threats

Threats against U.S. judges are rising and lawyers should do more to push back against heated rhetoric, four federal judges said in a panel discussion on Thursday.

'We're in a dark space,' US judge says on rising threats
Business|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court Justice Jackson calls for revisiting sentencing guidelines

By Luc Cohen, Karen Freifeld and Chris Prentice MIAMI - U.S.

US Supreme Court Justice Jackson calls for revisiting sentencing guidelines
Crime|Economy|Political|US

New York City loses bid for swift return of $80.5 million FEMA migrants grant

A U.S. judge on Wednesday declined to order the Trump administration to immediately return to New York City $80.5 million of grants intended to cover

New York City loses bid for swift return of $80.5 million FEMA migrants grant
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Mexico's Caro Quintero pleads not guilty after shock expulsion to New York

Alleged drug cartel boss Rafael Caro Quintero, who spent decades in prison in Mexico for the murder of a U.S. drug enforcement agent, pleaded not guilty in a U.S.

Mexico's Caro Quintero pleads not guilty after shock expulsion to New York
Crime|Political|US

New York Mayor Eric Adams seeks permanent dismissal of corruption case

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to permanently dismiss corruption charges against him, opening a schism with President Donald Trump's

New York Mayor Eric Adams seeks permanent dismissal of corruption case
Americas|Business|Crime|Political|US

Trump's terrorist label for cartels raises prosecution risks for companies

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Trump's terrorist label for cartels raises prosecution risks for companies
Economy|Political|US

Judge extends block on Musk's DOGE from Treasury systems

A U.S. judge on Friday extended a block on Elon Musk's government cost-cutting team known as DOGE from accessing Treasury Department systems responsible

Judge extends block on Musk's DOGE from Treasury systems
Crime|Election|Political|US

Judge delays NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial, weighs bid to dismiss

A New York judge on Friday said he would conduct further inquiry before ruling on the U.S.

Judge delays NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial, weighs bid to dismiss
Business|Political|US

US declares administrative law judge removal rules unconstitutional

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US declares administrative law judge removal rules unconstitutional
Business|Political|Technology|US

US says it will drop immigration case against SpaceX

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said it would drop a case accusing Elon Musk's space technology company SpaceX of refusing to hire certain immigrants.

US says it will drop immigration case against SpaceX
Crime|Election|Political|US

Who is Dale Ho, the judge deciding whether to drop Eric Adams' case?

Dale Ho, the judge deciding whether to drop the corruption case against New York City mayor Eric Adams, is a former voting rights lawyer whose nomination to the bench

Who is Dale Ho, the judge deciding whether to drop Eric Adams' case?
Crime|Election|Political|US

US judge won't immediately rule on 'unusual' request to drop Eric Adams case

A U.S. judge said on Wednesday he will take some time to consider a request by prosecutors under orders from a Donald Trump political appointee to drop

US judge won't immediately rule on 'unusual' request to drop Eric Adams case

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