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Appeals court shields Trump officials from probe over deportation flights
A U.S. appeals court blocked a judge from conducting an investigation into whether the Trump administration willfully violated a judicial order to stop deportation flights.
Montgomery County judge denies police union’s challenge to transparency law
A Montgomery County judge rejected a local police union's efforts to block the release of an officer's disciplinary records and deem some Maryland police-accountability reforms unconstitutional.
Homeland Security use of secretive legal weapon draws congressional scrutiny
Congressional Democrats launched an inquiry into how tech giants handle demands from Homeland Security for personal information on Americans who criticize the agency.
Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in DC
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in Washington without warrants.
MD plays surprising role in implementing Trump’s immigration agenda
Sheriffs in Maryland are helping the Trump administration carry out his immigration policy at a faster clip than almost anywhere else.
Transgender federal employees say they face fear and discrimination under Trump
Transgender federal employees describe hostile workplaces under Trump policies, citing discrimination, fear and ongoing legal battles.
Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court panel ruled that President Donald Trump cannot use an 18th-century wartime law to speed deportations.
Civil rights groups sue over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ abuse
Attorneys say Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' violates detainees' rights, with blocked access to counsel and canceled bond hearings sparking lawsuits.
Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties.
Federal judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A federal judge blocked Trump's order ending birthright citizenship, certifying class action for affected children as legal battles continue.
Supreme Court to hear case about which school sports teams transgender students can join
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case over state restrictions on which school sports teams transgender students can join.
Judge blocks limits on passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from limiting passport sex markers for many transgender and nonbinary Americans.
