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The Supreme Court in a 7-2 Friday said the Trump administration violated the due process rights of Venezuelan migrants in its rushed effort to remove them from the U.S. last month using the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime law.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency attempted to install its own officials at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a key legislative branch watchdog, but was denied by GAO staff.
In an interview with Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias, Van Hollen described the extreme threat that Trump and his administration pose to constitutional rights, and encouraged people to “speak up and stand up” in the face of tyranny.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is going from federal agency to federal agency attempting to collect and centralize vast amounts of personal information on millions of people in the U.S., including social security numbers, medical and banking records and more.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday in a case that could greatly limit the ability of federal judges to halt President Donald Trump’s brazen bid to expand his presidential powers.
The Trump administration has opened an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, one of President Donald Trump’s foremost adversaries.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) does not plan to appeal a judge’s order blocking President Donald Trump from adding a proof of citizenship requirement on a federal registration form, according to a court filing made Monday by plaintiffs in the case.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) warned that the danger Trump presents to democracy isn’t looming. It’s unfolding in real time.
Conservative and liberal judges across the country this week ruled against President Donald Trump in at least 11 different lawsuits challenging his administration’s immigration, elections and anti-diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. blocked federal agencies from carrying out parts of President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order on elections.
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