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Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Case, Not A Social Media Monopoly

A federal judge has handed a major legal triumph to Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, officially rejecting government accusations that the tech giant maintains an illegal monopoly on personal social networking.

Benzinga

Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking

The Independent UK

No Pseudonymity for Man Challenging NFL's Alleged Discrimination Against Black Players and Coaching Candidates

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) yesterday in Doe v. NFL: Plaintiff John Doe says that he is a Black… The post No Pseudonymity for Man Challenging NFL's Alleged Discrimination Against Black Players and Coaching Candidates appeared first on Reason.com.

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No Pseudonymity for Plaintiffs Challenging Government's Cancellation of DEI Jobs

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) yesterday in Doe v. Rollins: Plaintiffs … worked at the Department of Agriculture in… The post No Pseudonymity for Plaintiffs Challenging Government's Cancellation of DEI Jobs appeared first on Reason.com.

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Trump DOJ official’s vulgar courthouse threat just got exposed, and the $5 million deal behind it is even worse

Trump paid El Salvador to torture migrants with zero legal help.

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When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in

In early August 2025, a federal appeals court in the District of Columbia stopped efforts by federal trial judge James Boasberg to consider whether to hold Trump administration lawyers in contempt of court.

The Conversation

Fresh off another court loss, Alina Habba says judges should be ‘respecting the president’

On Thursday, a federal judge ruled that Habba could not preside over criminal cases, declaring her to be acting “without lawful authority.”

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US appeals court throws out Trump contempt ruling over deportation flights

The decision undoes Judge Boasberg’s finding that Trump officials may be sanctioned for appearing to defy a court order.

Al Jazeera

US court tosses judge’s contempt order over Trump’s El Salvador deportations

Decision from divided three-judge panel vacates a district judge’s finding of contempt against Trump administration

The Guardian - US

‘Stop demonizing us’: Judges beg White House to dial down ‘irresponsible rhetoric’ over fears of political violence

In a judicial forum Thursday several judges discussed their personal experiences of receiving hatred and harassment and urged those at the top to stop using ‘irresponsible rhetoric’

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi’s attack on Judge Boasberg is so hypocritical it would be funny if democracy weren’t at stake

Hypocritical judicial targeting escalates.

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Why critics fear Emil Bove’s confirmation will start a MAGA judicial shift

Bove was recently confirmed to a lifetime position as a circuit court judge, despite concerns about his ethics.

Al Jazeera

‘Will not stand for that’: Speaking truth is the real crime as Donald Trump goes after chief judge for calling out a ‘constitutional crisis’

Undermined the integrity of the judiciary.

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An Update On The Leak From The Judicial Conference

And DOJ files a misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg.

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Deported Venezuelan man files abuse complaint against the US government

Neiyerver Adrian Leon Rengel says he was falsely accused of being a gang member and beaten in an El Salvador prison.

The Independent UK

Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards

A migrant from Venezuela deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador has taken the first step toward suing the U.S. government

The Independent UK

They were freed from a ‘torture prison’ in El Salvador. This is their life now

IN FOCUS: Trump deported dozens of Venezuelans to a brutal Salvadoran jail under the Alien Enemies Act. They were set free five months later — and could fight for their return to the United States, Alex Woodward reports

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Chief Judge Boasberg on Politico's Request for Grand Jury Records Related to FBI Director Kash Patel's 2023 Appearance

A short excerpt from yesterday's longish decision by Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) in In re Application of Politico LLC… The post Chief Judge Boasberg on Politico's Request for Grand Jury Records Related to FBI Director Kash Patel's 2023 Appearance appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Independent UK

What order? Trump team ignoring 1 in 3 major judicial rulings against them, analysis finds

Federal judges have accused the Trump administration of resisting court orders in approximately 34 percent of cases

Al Jazeera

Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported men in El Salvador

President Donald Trump had deported nearly 200 Venezuelan men to an El Salvador prison, raising fears for their safety.

Reason

What To Make Of The Leak From The Judicial Conference?

Margot Cleveland at The Federalist obtained a copy of a memorandum prepared by the Judicial Conference of the United States.… The post What To Make Of The Leak From The Judicial Conference? appeared first on Reason.com.

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Judicial Nominee Emil Bove Can't Recall Whether He Said the DOJ Might Say 'Fuck You' To Court Orders

The alleged incident goes to the heart of the objections raised by critics who worry about Bove's respect for the rule of law.

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A whistleblower brings receipts showing Trump’s judicial pick allegedly approved the one thing judges are never supposed to do

By far the administration's most brazen action.

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Whistleblower exposes the secret DOJ exchanges that prove what many suspected about Donald Trump’s true intentions

Allegedly, they basically don't care what judges say.

The Independent UK

Trump team wanted ‘gentleman’ Kilmar Abrego Garcia safely returned to US, emails show. Then the case made headlines

Whistleblower messages reveal shifting gears to prevent Salvadoran immigrant’s return

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