Trump Administration Agrees To Halt Mass Firings At CFPB Trump administration agrees to halt mass firings at CFPB following court challenge. Concerns raised over downsizing impact and data preservation. Top News · Feb 14, 2025
Judge Reinstates Head of Federal Anti-Corruption Agency Who Trump Tried to Fire A federal judge has reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) after President Donald Trump attempted to fire him. Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025
Can You Appeal An Administrative Stay By A District Court? The latest innovation in litigation is a district court administrative stay. Traditionally, circuit courts have issued administrative stays to pause… The post Can You Appeal An Administrative Stay By A District Court? appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Feb 13, 2025
Federal Judge Allows Fired Ethics Watchdog Head To Stay Federal judge grants temporary restraining order for ousted Special Counsel, emphasizing independence and potential impact on president's authority. Top News · Feb 13, 2025
Trump firing lawsuits could lead to more presidential power - Roll Call The legal showdowns over President Donald Trump’s removals could ultimately end with expanded executive branch power, legal experts said. Roll Call · Feb 12, 2025
Federal Judge Sides With Ethics Watchdog Protecting Whistleblowers Fired By Trump and Reinstates Him A federal judge has reinstated the head of a federal ethics agency after President Donald Trump tried to quietly fire him, marking the latest in a series of illegal terminations attempted by the Trump administration. Latin Times · Feb 11, 2025
Federal Investigator Fired By Trump Ordered To Return Temporarily Federal judge orders temporary reinstatement of fired Special Counsel, highlighting importance of independence and accountability in investigating politica... Top News · Feb 11, 2025
Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 defendants hits minor court snags - Roll Call President Donald Trump’s pardons for more than 1,500 defendants has run into several snags and received some pushback from judges. Roll Call · Jan 23, 2025
Former DC Police Officer Convicted Of Leaking Information To Extremist Retired D.C. police officer convicted of obstructing justice by leaking info to Proud Boys leader. Sentencing set for April 3. Top News · Dec 23, 2024
Climate activist who defaced Edgar Degas sculpture exhibit sentenced A federal judge sentenced Joanna Smith to 60 days in prison for smearing paint on the case surrounding Edgar Degas' Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen at the National Gallery of Art. WEKU · Apr 26, 2024
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against D.C. Noncitizen Voting Law Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging D.C. law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. Plaintiffs lacked standing to sue. Top News · Mar 22, 2024
Binance Challenges SEC In High-Stakes Legal Battle, Seeks Dismissal Of Fraud Claims The SEC filed 13 charges against Binance, Zhao and Binance.US alleging that they deceived investors regarding its market surveillance capabilities, implying issues with transparency. International Business Times · Jan 25, 2024
Prosecutors reveal a reason for Capitol rioter’s secretive sentencing: His government cooperation Federal authorities have revealed a reason for the unusual secrecy surrounding a Pennsylvania man’s guilty plea and prison sentence for attacking police during the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021 The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Prosecutors reveal a reason for Capitol rioter's secretive sentencing: His government cooperation Federal authorities have revealed a reason for the unusual secrecy surrounding a Pennsylvania man’s guilty plea and prison sentence for attacking police during the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021 The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 A Jan. 6 rioter was convicted and sentenced in secret. No one will say why A felony case stemming from the U.S. Capitol riot appears to have been resolved in secret, with the man released from federal custody this week despite no public record of a conviction or sentencing
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 Trump has one-in-three chance of facing judge he appointed in special counsel indictment Four of 12 active district judges in DC elevated to bench during Republican’s White House tenure
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 Trump can give evidence in lawsuit from ex-FBI agent, judge says Judge Amy Berman Jackson said Mr Trump should be available because he has time to file other civil lawsuits
Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023 US Capitol rioter receives 12-year sentence for stun gun attack Daniel Rodriguez made a dramatic exit from court after receiving one of the longest sentences for the January 6 riots.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Capitol rioter filmed shocking police officer with stun gun shouts ‘Trump won!’ as he is sentenced A California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the US Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prison A California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison
Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023 Binance.US, SEC not far apart on deal avoiding full asset freeze Binance.US and the Securities and Exchange Commission agreed to work on a deal that avoids a total asset freeze at the cryptocurrency trading platform, which the regulator has accused of operating illegally.
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Wounded man who invaded Senate with knife sentenced to prison for Capitol riot An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol and invading the Senate floor with a knife on his hip and a gaping wound on his face
Salon · May 12, 2023 DOJ trying to stop Trump deposition Justice Department wants to prevent Trump from being questioned in retaliation lawsuits from Pete Strzok, Lisa Page
Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023 Former Capitol Police officer sentenced for interference with Jan. 6 probe WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a former Capitol Police officer to 120 days of home incarceration and two years of probation for a felony conviction tied to Facebook messages with a rioter who was in the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Capitol police officer who aided Jan 6 rioter gets probation A U.S. Capitol police officer who tried to help a Virginia fisherman avoid criminal charges for joining the Jan. 6 riot has been sentenced to four months of home detention