Federal Government

Trump pardons Oregon ranchers who inspired Malheur National Wildlife Refuge standoff

President Donald Trump has pardoned Dwight and Steven Hammond, the Oregon ranchers whose arson conviction inspired the 40-day standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The Hill and the Washington Post have stories.

Jul 10, 2018 3:25 PM CDT

Meet Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court

Judge Brett Kavanaugh explained his judicial philosophy when he accepted President Donald Trump’s nomination Monday evening to replace Justice Anthony M. Kennedy to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Jul 10, 2018 9:10 AM CDT

About half of 102 young immigrant children will be reunited with parents by deadline, US says

A Justice Department lawyer told a federal judge Monday that the government expected to reunite at least 54 immigrant children under the age of 5 with their parents by a court-imposed deadline on Tuesday.

Jul 9, 2018 4:18 PM CDT

Rescinding campus diversity policy, Trump administration offers Supreme Court rulings as guidance

The Trump administration said it will abandon a policy that asked schools to consider race in admissions as a way to diversify campuses.

Jul 5, 2018 2:12 PM CDT

Clemency project recipient gets a smartphone—and hope

James Ledford got his first smartphone in June. It has a bit of a learning curve.

Jul 3, 2018 7:10 AM CDT

Michael Cohen hints at cooperation, dislikes ‘witch hunt’ characterization of Mueller probe

President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen appeared to suggest he may cooperate in the special counsel’s probe of Russian influence when he told ABC News on Saturday that his first priority is his family.

Jul 2, 2018 11:26 AM CDT

Trump to announce his Supreme Court nominee on July 9; two women are being considered

President Donald Trump said Friday that he has narrowed his list to a handful of potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees and will announce his choice to replace Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on July 9.

Jun 29, 2018 6:11 PM CDT

Supreme Court to weigh double jeopardy issue that could impede state cases after presidential pardon

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to consider whether to overturn a long-standing rule that allows federal and state prosecutions for the same offense.

Jun 29, 2018 1:52 PM CDT

Trump’s attacks on courts undermine judicial independence

President Donald Trump has a well-published history of criticizing the judicial branch and expressing a lack of confidence in our courts and judges. Under the U.S. Constitution, the judiciary plays an essential role to ensure that our laws are strictly adhered to and that our civil liberties are protected.

Jun 28, 2018 7:05 AM CDT

A second judge refuses to toss Manafort charges, yet criticizes ‘distasteful’ prosecution tactic

A federal judge in Virginia criticized special counsel appointments but refused Tuesday to dismiss charges of bank fraud, tax evasion and failure to report foreign bank accounts against Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager.

Jun 27, 2018 12:44 PM CDT

Judge bars separation of immigrant families and requires reunification

A federal judge in San Diego issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday that bars the separation of immigrant families and requires reunification of separated families.

Jun 27, 2018 11:04 AM CDT

Atlanta lawyer buys a ‘TrumpHotels’ domain and offers terms of sale

An Atlanta lawyer who believes detention centers for immigrant children should be called “Trump Hotels” has purchased the TrumpHotels.org domain and set up a spoof website.

Jun 27, 2018 7:10 AM CDT

Supreme Court upholds Trump’s travel ban, cites national security justification

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld President Donald Trump's third travel ban in a 5-4 decision.

Jun 26, 2018 9:28 AM CDT

Trump says people who cross border illegally should be deported ‘with no judges’

President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that people who cross the border illegally should be sent back “with no judges or court cases.”

Jun 25, 2018 11:02 AM CDT

Judge rules Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutionally structured and can’t sue

A federal judge in Manhattan ruled Thursday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has no authority to sue a legal funding company because the agency’s structure is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska removed the CFPB as a plaintiff but allowed the suit to continue because the New York attorney…

Jun 22, 2018 12:36 PM CDT