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Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says

Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges for violating a U.S. federal judge's order halting deportations of

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says
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Judge rebukes Trump administration, demands to know status of illegally deported man

A U.S. federal judge said on Friday it was "extremely troubling" that the Trump administration failed to

Judge rebukes Trump administration, demands to know status of illegally deported man
Business|Economy|Political|US

Delaware lawmakers to vote on corporate bill critics call giveaway to billionaires  

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Delaware lawmakers to vote on corporate bill critics call giveaway to billionaires  
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge bars deportation of pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration not to deport Badar Khan Suri, an Indian man studying at Washington's Georgetown University

Judge bars deportation of pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
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Delaware corporate law overhaul heads to final vote amid criticism it favors billionaires

Delaware lawmakers are expected to vote as soon as next week to overhaul the state's corporate law to protect its business-friendly reputation, but

Delaware corporate law overhaul heads to final vote amid criticism it favors billionaires
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What happens if the Trump administration doesn't comply with a court order?

Several federal judges have claimed the administration of U.S.

What happens if the Trump administration doesn't comply with a court order?
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Judge demands flight details as Trump administration defends deportations

A U.S. judge on Tuesday demanded more details from the Trump administration on two deportation flights that took off this weekend despite his order

Judge demands flight details as Trump administration defends deportations
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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
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Judge demands answers of Trump administration in Venezuela deportation case

A federal judge on Monday gave the Trump administration a Tuesday deadline to provide details about plane loads of Venezuelans it deported despite

Judge demands answers of Trump administration in Venezuela deportation case
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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|US

Judge may consider blocking Paramount-Skydance deal 

A Delaware judge is willing to consider allegations in a class action lawsuit that Paramount Global's $8 billion sale to Skydance Media should be blocked

Judge may consider blocking Paramount-Skydance deal 
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Trump tightens grip on independent agencies to test limits of presidential power

Testing the limits of presidential power, Donald Trump this week tightened his grip on U.S. government agencies that for years have

Trump tightens grip on independent agencies to test limits of presidential power
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US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data

A judge on Tuesday declined to immediately block Elon Musk's government efficiency department from directing firings of federal workers or accessing

US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
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Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE

A U.S. judge said on Monday she hoped to rule within 24 hours in a lawsuit that aims to protect information systems at major government agencies from Elon

Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE
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US states say Trump illegally appointed Elon Musk to head DOGE

A group of state attorneys general on Thursday sued to halt Elon Musk's efforts to slash federal spending as head of President Donald Trump's new

US states say Trump illegally appointed Elon Musk to head DOGE
Political|Technology|US

Musk and Trump allies ratchet up rhetoric against the judiciary

Elon Musk and other allies of Donald Trump lashed out at federal judges on Tuesday who have blocked the president's biggest initiatives, including ending birthright citizenship

Musk and Trump allies ratchet up rhetoric against the judiciary
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US sues Illinois and Chicago for impeding Trump immigration crackdown

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US sues Illinois and Chicago for impeding Trump immigration crackdown

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