Judge Will Order Federal Agents in Chicago To Restrict Using Force Against Protesters and Media
The preliminary injunction stems from a lawsuit filed by news outlets and protesters who say agents have used too much force during demonstrations.
Federal Trial Over Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Portland Begins
The complex case comes as Democratic cities targeted by Trump for military involvement seek to push back.
Appeals Court Upholds Florida Law Barring Noncitizens From Gathering Voter Petitions
The law sets new limits on how many petitions Florida voters can collect in their effort to get a constitutional amendment on the state’s ballot.
President Donald Trump’s Policies Spark Protests in Multiple US Cities on Labor Day
Protesters took to the streets in multiple U.S. cities on Labor Day to criticize President Donald Trump and demand a living wage for workers.
Trump’s Deployment of Troops to LA Protest Divides US Governors
The divergent approaches illustrate the ways the two parties are trying to navigate national politics and the role of executive power in enforcing immigration policies.
Immigration Judges Union Is Told To Get Approval Before Speaking Publicly
The order requires Justice Department approval “to participate in writing engagements (e.g., articles; blogs) and speaking engagements (e.g., speeches; panel discussions; interviews).”
Judges Challenge Policy Limiting Their Ability To Speak Publicly about Immigration
Represented by the Knight First Amendment Institute, the judges allege that the new policy amounts to an unconstitutional prior restraint. "There is an ongoing national debate about the wisdom and fairness of recent changes to immigration laws," the complaint says. "Immigration judges have unique insights to contribute to this discussion."
The suit, filed on behalf of two documentary film organizations, argues that the registration requirement violates the First Amendment, is too broad in scope, and has not been proven to be necessary to national security interests.