Jeffery Lee breathes ‘sigh of relief’ after Alabama’s nitrogen execution deemed unconstitutional

A death row prisoner whose planned execution on Thursday was suddenly halted became emotional when he learned that a federal court had ruled Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “It’s like an … Read more

Federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unconstitutional tax

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge on Monday struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for employers seeking H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority by imposing what amounted to a tax that only Congress can authorize or delegate. U.S. District Judge … Read more

Divided appeals court rules Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service is unconstitutional

Washington — A divided federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration’s policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional. A panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit split 2-1 in finding that the ban rolled out by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth … Read more

Federal judges block Alabama’s congressional map previously found unconstitutional

Federal judges block Alabama’s congressional map previously found unconstitutional – CBS News Watch CBS News A panel of three federal judges blocked Alabama Republicans’ attempt to use a 2023 congressional map previously ruled unconstitutional, citing “race-based discrimination.” CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman has more. Source link

Judge orders White House staff to comply with presidential records law that DOJ calls unconstitutional

Washington — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered White House staff and President Trump’s top advisers to comply with a law that requires certain presidential records to be preserved. In a 54-page decision, U.S. District Judge John Bates granted a preliminary injunction that requires most White House employees to preserve presidential and vice presidential records covered … Read more

Judge rules Trump administration’s cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

The Trump administration’s cancellation of more than $100 million in humanities grants to scholars, writers, research groups and other organizations was unconstitutional, and the Department of Government Efficiency had no authority to end the funding, a federal judge in New York ruled on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon in Manhattan sided with The Authors … Read more

SPLC-backed coalition sues Florida over new congressional map it alleges is an unconstitutional gerrymander

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A coalition of groups represented by the embattled Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is suing Florida over its new congressional map, arguing that it favors one political party over another. The 41-page lawsuit was filed by Common Cause, an ethics watchdog; the League of Women Voters of … Read more

Supreme Court rules 2024 Louisiana redistricting map is unconstitutional

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Supreme Court rules 2024 Louisiana redistricting map is unconstitutional 06:33 UP NEXT Birthright citizenship arguments at Supreme Court 02:59 Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship 02:40 Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on … Read more

Groups sue Alaska election officials, allege the sharing of voter data with DOJ was unconstitutional

JUNEAU, Alaska — Voting and civil rights groups sued Alaska elections officials Wednesday, alleging that their sharing of the state’s full voter registration list with the U.S. Department of Justice violates the state constitution. Alaska is one of at least 12 states that has provided or said it would provide detailed information about its voters … Read more