Judges have cited attacks on the press by the president and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases.
Category: Decisions and Verdicts
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Trump’s Media-Bashing Is Coming Back to Bite Him in Court
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Trump’s Executive Order on NPR and PBS Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
The New York Times – Business:The ruling will likely have minimal effect on the federal money going to public media because Congress voted to claw back funding.
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Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law
The New York Times – Business:Lawmakers have asked the Treasury Department for information on how Mr. Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
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New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Defying Court Order
The New York Times – Business:The company said in a legal filing that the department sought to fashion an “end run” when it issued revised media rules on Monday.
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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.
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News Outlets Pressure Pentagon to Restore Access After Court Ruling
The New York Times – Business:A federal judge ruled on Friday that key parts of the Pentagon’s press policy were unconstitutional.
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Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional
The New York Times – Business:A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.
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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.
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Businesses Push for Tariff Refunds as Trump Aides Hint at Fight to Come
The New York Times – Business:By the president’s own admission, it could be years before the matter is settled, even though the administration previously indicated it would pay.
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Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
The New York Times – Business:The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.
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Trump’s New Tariffs Could Face Legal Challenges
The New York Times – Business:Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.
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Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods
The New York Times – Business:The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.