Category: Federal Courts (US)

Kennedy Center Defends Closure as Necessary for Public Safety

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The institution shut its doors to the public on Tuesday in a decision that a federal judge will scrutinize.
Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
F.C.C. Asks Court to Toss ABC Suit Over Broadcast Licenses

The New York Times – Business:
The network sued the agency last month to stop it from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air. The F.C.C. said the lawsuit was premature.
How Trump’s Policy Agenda Runs Through One Federal Court, in Texas

The New York Times – On the Runway:
For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O’Connor’s district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.
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.
Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants

The New York Times – Business:
Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.
Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S.

The New York Times – Business:
One of the settlement terms under review is for the I.R.S. to drop any audits of the president, his family members and businesses.
Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal

The New York Times – Business:
A panel of federal judges blocked President Trump from imposing the tariff on most imports.
Judge Asks Justice Department: Will You Oppose Trump?

The New York Times – Business:
A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to explain whether it intends to contest President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the I.R.S. over the disclosure of his tax returns.
Judge Imposes Sanctions on Plaintiff and Her Lawyer in Suit Against Billionaire Leon Black

The New York Times – Business:
A federal judge said the lawyer representing an unnamed plaintiff who accused the billionaire investor of abusing her had “lied repeatedly to the court.”
Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline

The New York Times – Business:
The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.
Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver

The New York Times – Business:
The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits.