Category: Courts and the Judiciary

Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote

The New York Times – On the Runway:
After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.
Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now

The New York Times – Music:
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The religious reference by a prosecution witness on Monday incensed the presiding judge, who sternly instructed jurors to disregard it. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asked for a mistrial.
Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump’s Appeal of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Payment

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The court declined President Trump’s long-shot request that it reconsider his appeal. He has separately asked the court to overturn a much larger 2024 award.
What Do Dictators Fear Most? Just Ask Nicaragua.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Nicaragua shows what happens when even dictators fear a rigged election.
NPR Retracts Article That Mistakenly Said Justice Alito Would Retire

The New York Times – Business:
The news outlet quickly removed the article, which was written by NPR’s seasoned Supreme Court reporter, Nina Totenberg, from its website.
Trump Renews Threat to Fire Fed Governor in Wake of Court Loss

The New York Times – Business:
The president promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa D. Cook, a Fed governor.
Pentagon Can Temporarily Require Escorts for Journalists

The New York Times – Business:
An appeals panel ruled that the Defense Department can require escorts for reporters in the building while it fights an earlier decision that overturned many of the department’s press rules.
Pentagon Appeals Court Decisions Gutting Its Press Restrictions

The New York Times – Business:
The Defense Department filed a formal notice that it intended to fight a federal judge’s recent rulings that its press restrictions were unconstitutional.
Pentagon Adopts New Limits for Journalists After Court Loss

The New York Times – Business:
The Defense Department said it would close the Pentagon’s work area for journalists, among other changes, after a judge found the existing media policy unconstitutional.
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

The New York Times – Business:
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling to Spur Chaotic Refund Process

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration says it could take years and additional litigation for importers to get their money back.