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Congressional Dems, ACLU slam Trump’s 'invasion' immigration proclamation, preview legal challenge
In a letter to the White House, the members of Congress and the ACLU, along with the Brennan Center, called the proclamation 'troubling and misguided'NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Andrew Tate cannot hide fury as Florida ‘welcome’ brings yet more legal trouble
The accused human trafficker flew ‘home’ from detention in Romania only to be greeted by a state criminal investigation. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Legal expert on how Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act compares to past cases
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to justify deporting Venezuelan immigrants, claiming an "invasion" of gang-affiliated individuals. The law, passed in 1798, has only been used three ...CBS News - 4d -
How many legal parents can a child have? The Dutch are asking the question | Mark Smith
In our rainbow family, there are two dads and a mum – but the law in the Netherlands only recognises two of us. Our daughter is very much on board with the idea that, unlike her, many other ...The Guardian - 4d -
West Virginia governor threatens legal action against NCAA after Mountaineers’ tournament snub
Governor Patrick Morrisey called the decision a 'miscarriage of justice.'Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump claims Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee are 'void.' Legal experts disagree
"It could open a Pandora's box if a sitting president tried to undo a pardon by one of their predecessors," one expert told ABC News.ABC News - 4d -
Outbreak of legal battle in tennis comes after years of increasing tension | Tumaini Carayol
The 163-page PTPA lawsuit contains some valid and not so valid criticism of the professional tours and major events. The Professional Tennis Players’ Association came into existence on the eve of ...The Guardian - 2d -
BKFC unveils Ice Wars, new on-ice league for 'legal, sanctioned and regulated hockey fights'
BKFC is going the extra mile to innovate by making its own hockey fight league.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump administration deports immigrants despite judge blocking use of Alien Enemies Act
The White House is disregarding a federal judge's ruling on immigration, claiming the court has no authority. The ruling was meant to block the Trump administration from invoking the Alien Enemies ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump administration says deportation flights were over international waters before judge's order
The Trump administration over the weekend deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act despite a judge ordering them not to. CBS News immigration and politics reporter ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump administration briefing: judge incredulous at deportations defense; Doge workers break into building
White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela flights; Elon Musk’s Doge workers break into non-government agency – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. The Trump ...The Guardian - 3d -
Breakdown of Alien Enemies Act and Trump administration's deportation flights against judge's order
The Trump administration has until noon Tuesday to share details with a federal judge about the deportation flights carrying undocumented Venezuelans. The White House carried out the flights even ...CBS News - 3d -
How DOGE Cuts Aim to Push the Social Security Administration Beyond Breaking Point
Elon Musk’s federal spending and headcount slashing is supporting a longtime Republican goal: disabling the Social Security Administration while legislators can still deny they voted for cuts.Inc. - 3d -
Judge gives Trump administration 1 more day to turn over deportation flight info
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg gave the Trump administration a one-day extension to turn over information about deportation flights that left the country Saturday, as the government suggests it ...The Hill - 2d -
Young woman's common infection leads to emergency spinal surgery
Maranda Nyborg's mild symptoms escalated into pain, numbness and a fever that wouldn't go away.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum; floats 51st state again
Trump adds another 25% to tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum as the trade war between the countries continues to escalate.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump doubles down on a trade war with Canada. Here’s where the U.S. gets its steel and aluminum.
President Donald Trump escalated his trade war against Canada, imposing new duties on steel and aluminum.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know
A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump says China’s Xi to visit the US in ‘not too distant future’
Hint at future summit comes amid escalating trade conflict between Washington and BeijingFinancial Times - 4d -
Hong Kong’s cargo sector faces a tariff test
City’s strategic position makes it increasingly vulnerable to escalating geopolitical tensions between US and ChinaFinancial Times - 3d -
NFL free agency: Tracking deals and the best free agents left
The legal tampering period opened on Monday, and fireworks quickly followed.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Israeli cabinet sacks head of Shin Bet intelligence agency
Move set to intensify split between Netanyahu government and legal authoritiesFinancial Times - 22h -
Trump’s Revenge on Law Firms Seen as Undermining Justice System
The president’s use of government power to punish firms is seen by some legal experts as undercutting a basic tenet: the right to a strong legal defense.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Saints reportedly signing former No. 2 draft pick Chase Young to $51M deal
Per NFL Network, New Orleans is re-signing Young to a three-year contract worth $51 million that could escalate to $57 million.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
U.S. Said to Tell Canada That It Will Enforce a Visitor Registration Law
The United States had not been enforcing the rule for Canadians who entered via land borders. That is changing amid an escalating fight between the North American neighbors.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says
Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Hamas Does Not Respond Militarily to Renewed Israeli Attack on Gaza
“Hamas doesn’t want an escalation, but it will not surrender,” said one Palestinian analyst close to the militant group, which has been weakened by a 15-month war with Israel.The New York Times - 3d -
What Pausing Strikes on Energy Sites Would Mean for Ukraine and Russia
An agreement to suspend such attacks will affect a strategy key to both countries’ efforts to weaken the other. It would also be a significant step toward de-escalation.The New York Times - 1d -
‘This Is Worse’: Trump’s Judicial Defiance Veers Beyond the Autocrat Playbook
The president’s escalating conflict with federal courts is even more aggressive than what happened in countries like Hungary and Turkey, experts say.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools
More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
US envoy’s secret talks with Hamas anger Netanyahu administration
Adam Boehler says Hamas proposed a ceasefire and prisoner exchange in negotiations that did not involve Israel. A US envoy has said Hamas proposed a five-to-10-year ceasefire and a full prisoner ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration halting $1B affordable housing preservation program: Report
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has terminated its $1 billion Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, which funds renovation projects at affordable housing units across the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration emboldening Russia's position in negotiations with Ukraine, expert says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will take Ukraine's demands to Russian officials as talks continue to bring an end to the war. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump Administration Claws Back $20 Billion in Climate Project Funds
After the EPA announced the move, an advocacy group sued, saying the agency broke a contract that denied eight organizations money to address climate change.Inc. - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration to roll back Biden-era environmental protections
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday 31 actions rolling back key public health and climate change policies. These regulation cutbacks impact wastewater discharges, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections
The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Lawrence O'Donnell taking break: 'I'm exhausted at Day 52' of Trump administration
MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell announced he'd be taking a week off from his nightly show, citing his "exhaustion" with the first few weeks of President Trump's second term. “I’m exhausted at Day 52, ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff
Ruling by California judge applies to thousands of employees dismissed from six federal agencies. A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction to reinstate thousands of fired ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war
Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports dealFinancial Times - Mar. 14
