Does the Big, Beautiful Bill Contain a Threat to Judicial Independence?
The New York Times reports on an ominous provision in the House passed “Big Beautiful Bill” through which Republicans are trying to “weaken federal judges.” From the story: The sprawling…
Restraining order against Maui doctor is dismissed because he’s being held without bail
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — A judge on Friday dismissed a petition for a temporary restraining order against a Maui anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife on a Honolulu…
Judge temporarily pauses Trump move to cancel Harvard student visa policy after lawsuit
A court has temporarily paused the Trump administration’s move to cancel Harvard’s student visa program. Harvard filed suit against the Trump administration over the policy, and a judge granted its…
Judge extends order preventing Trump administration from laying offs of thousands of federal workers
Washington — A federal judge on Thursday continued to block the Trump administration from moving forward with its plans to lay off thousands of government workers at more than 20…
Judge extends ban on large-scale RIFs indefinitely
Judge extends ban on large-scale RIFs indefinitely The preliminary injunction replaces a temporary restraining order that was set to expire Friday, and bars agencies from carrying out an executive order…
District judge further enjoins Trump’s reductions in force at federal agencies
A federal judge again blocked the Trump administration from carrying out workforce reductions and reorganizations Thursday evening, indefinitely extending previous temporary relief. The preliminary injunction from Judge Susan Illston of…
Harvard sues the Trump administration over move to block foreign student enrollment
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll or keep its international students. U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs granted the temporary restraining…
Victim Advocate of the Year talks about domestic violence in library series
Mary Krol of Westfield, a Hilltown Safety at Home Victim Advocate, received the 2025 Advocate of the Year Award from the Mass. Office for Victim Assistance and the Victim &…
Proposal to limit courts’ contempt power, part of spending bill, is ‘terrible idea,’ Chemerinsky says
Home Daily News Proposal to limit courts’ contempt power,… Judiciary Proposal to limit courts’ contempt power, part of spending bill, is ‘terrible idea,’ Chemerinsky says By Debra Cassens Weiss May…
How Republicans snuck hidden, last minute provisions into their horrendous budget bill
The GOP, following the orders of their despotic leader Donald Trumppassed the budget bill that throws millions off of Medicaid, funds Trump’s mass deportations and cuts taxes for the wealthiest…
