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Judges would be accountable for abuse even if they retired or resigned, under new bill

9:32am May 01, 2025

A new bill from a top Democrat seeks to close a loophole that federal judges have used to collect pension benefits despite facing credible accusations of wrongdoing by employees.

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Trump fires more immigration judges even as he aims to increase deportations

2:15pm April 22, 2025

Getting rid of judges adds to criticism of the Trump administration for not giving migrants or noncitizens enough due process before they're deported.

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Shortage of immigration judges could slow down Trump deportation goals

4:58pm April 08, 2025

by Ximena Bustillo

These judges, and their staff, are caught in the crosshairs of Trump's twin efforts to increase deportations — and reduce the size of the federal government.

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New Court Ringmaster To Oversee Trump Grand Juries In Washington

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4 things to know about Judge Boasberg as he battles Trump over deportation flights

3:12pm March 18, 2025

Judge Boasberg's role overseeing a new case that challenges the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador has cast an even brighter light on the longtime judge.

Donald Trump Delivers Joint Address To Congress

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Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agenda

6:02pm March 13, 2025

by Carrie Johnson

Impeachment threats against judges — and sometimes physical threats to their safety — compromise the independence of the judiciary, experts warn.

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President Trump Signs Executive Orders At The White House

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Judge blocks Trump from enforcing 'chilling' order against law firm

6:13pm March 12, 2025

While Trump's executive order takes aim at Perkins Coie, the judge said it "casts a chilling harm of blizzard proportion across the entire legal profession."

Oath Keepers Founder Stewart Rhodes And Prominent 20202 Election Denier Ivan Raiklin On Capitol Hill

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Oath Keepers founder barred from D.C., U.S. Capitol unless judge signs off

2:54pm January 24, 2025

Rhodes was convicted by a federal jury of sedition conspiracy in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. President Trump pardoned him on Monday.

Amy Coney Barrett Is Sworn-In As New Supreme Court Justice At The White House

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President-elect set to shape 'Trump judiciary' for next generation

5:01am November 22, 2024

Legal experts predict President-elect Donald Trump will move quickly next year to cement and extend his legacy in appointing federal judges.

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Federal Court System Prepares For Impact Of Government Shutdown

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Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement

4:34pm November 20, 2024

The federal courts say they have taken "extensive" steps to protect workers from abuse, discrimination and harassment since the rise of the #MeToo movement, but critics say many workers don't trust the internal system for reporting complaints.

In this photo illustration, a person looks at the drug mifepristone on their smartphone.

A Trump-appointed Texas judge could force a major abortion pill off the market

7:11pm February 01, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

A decision is expected soon in a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a drug commonly used to induce abortions.

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