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Court tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over US deportations

Trump-nominated federal judge said Maryland judges were ‘absolutely immune’ from suits over their judicial actions

The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025

Trump-appointed judge blasts president for ‘smearing’ judiciary as he throws out DOJ lawsuit

Federal judge calls lawsuit against entire judicial branch ‘not ordinary’ and says Trump must find ‘proper way’ to handle his ‘grievance’ with judges

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

US judge rejects Trump’s lawsuit against Maryland federal court system

Trump administration sued the court system, including 15 federal judges, over rulings against his immigration agenda.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025

First Amendment Retaliation Claim by Virginia Tech Player Who Didn't Kneel for "Unity Statement" Can Proceed

From Hening v. Adair, decided Friday by Judge Thomas Cullen (W.D. Va.): Plaintiff Kiersten Hening, a former member of the Virginia Tech women's soccer team, filed this suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against her former coach, Charles "Chugger" Adair. Specifically, Hening alleges that, after she refused to kneel in…

Reason · Dec 6, 2022

AT&T Illinois fined for effort to illegally influence ex-Speaker Michael Madigan as new charges against him revealed

CHICAGO — Telephone giant AT&T Illinois has agreed to pay a $23 million fine as part of a federal criminal investigation into the company’s illegal efforts to influence former House Speaker Michael Madigan, according to court records made public Friday.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 14, 2022

Big head, small arms: A newly discovered gigantic dinosaur evolved in a similar manner to _Tyrannosaurus rex_

The fossil record represents an amazing window into the endless forms of life that have existed across countless ages. By studying ancient species and ecosystems we can increase our understanding of what lived in the past and how the Earth was different compared to today. We can also use fossils…

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022