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Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Replace D.C. Police Commissioner

A federal judge effectively halted President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempt to take over the D.C. Police Department.

D.C. AG Sues to Block Trump’s Takeover of Metropolitan Police Department

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Friday his office is suing the federal government over President Donald Trump’s attempt to take control of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Federal Court Delivers Major Win for Black Voters in Louisiana State Redistricting Battle

The Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling, striking down Louisiana's state legislative maps for violating the Voting Rights Act.