Key FactsJudge Critiques Secrecy in Wrongful Deportation Case
9h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A U.S. judge expressed frustration over the Trump administration's lack of details regarding efforts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
- Judge Paula Xinis questioned whether the government intended to comply with her order to facilitate Garcia's return, especially after a statement from DHS chief Kristi Noem.
- The hearing highlighted concerns that the Trump administration has not adequately informed the court and Garcia's attorneys, raising fears of judicial disregard.
- Xinis indicated she would likely allow the administration another chance to provide evidence, as previous information was deemed insufficient.
"That sounds to me like an admission."— U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis expressed frustration over the Trump administration's lack of details regarding the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law
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Key FactsSupreme Court Halts Trump's Deportations Efforts
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: forbes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: forbes.com
- The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from further deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
- In a 7-2 vote, the court ruled that detainees were not given sufficient time to contest their removals.
- The decision pertains to the deportation of Venezuelan nationals, while the proper application of the law by Trump remains disputed.
- Trump expressed frustration over the ruling following a previous decision that deemed the use of the law inappropriate.
THE SUPREME COURT WON’T ALLOW US TO GET CRIMINALS OUT OF OUR COUNTRY!— Trump reacted to the Supreme Court’s decision in a Truth Social post.
Key FactsSupreme Court Examines Trump's Birthright Citizenship Challenge
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The U.S. Supreme Court deliberated on Donald Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship for children of certain immigrants.
- Three judges issued nationwide injunctions blocking Trump's directive, which could deny citizenship to over 150,000 newborns annually.
- Conservative justices considered limiting lower courts' power to issue universal injunctions, while some liberal justices questioned the constitutionality of Trump's order.
- The court may decide whether to address the lawsuit based on the legal merits of Trump's directive, potentially delaying the resolution of its constitutionality.
"This order reflects the original meaning of the 14th Amendment, which guaranteed citizenship to the children of former slaves, not illegal aliens or temporary visitors."— D. John Sauer, the U.S. Solicitor General, spoke to the Supreme Court about Trump's directive.
WATCH: Kagan says 'there’s no way' she’d bring birthright citizenship case to Supreme Court
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Pfizer-Gate: defeat for von der Leyen in the dispute over secret text messages: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen must disclose communications with ...
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Key FactsUrsula von der Leyen Loses Court Case Over SMS
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has lost a court case regarding her text messages to the Pfizer CEO.
- The European Court ruled that the Commission failed to provide a plausible explanation for the absence of the requested documents.
- The case centers around a 2021 vaccine deal between the Commission and Biontech/Pfizer for 1.8 billion doses.
- The Commission must now clarify why the relevant text messages are not available, as doubts about their nonexistence have arisen.
"The ruling by the European Court is a landmark victory for transparency in the EU."— Anti-corruption group Transparency International, which hailed the ruling as a significant victory for transparency in the EU.
Pope Leo XIV makes the risks of AI a top priority: In his first speech, the pontiff warned of AI’s challenge to ‘human dignity, justice, and labor.’
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Jury dismissed. Future of Hockey Canada trial to be decided after judge tells jurors to go home
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Clarence Thomas Appears to Side With Trump Move to Curtail Judges' Powers: President Donald Trump's administration has called for the power of judges to be ...
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Jury discharged, judge alone will determine fate of 5 ex-world junior players in sexual assault trial | CBC
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Trump administration faces court pressure to return deported migrants: Judge hears arguments in Abrego García case after Trump administration officials deposed
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Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers: A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency establishing ...
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Trump administration again blocked from cutting billions in federal health money: A federal judge says the government must stop slashing billions in money for ...
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R&B singer Chris Brown denied bail over allegation of causing GBH with intent: The 36-year-old has been remanded in custody until 13 June, meaning he will likely ...
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Indian scholar Badar Khan Suri, who was arrested while he was a postdoctoral fellow at the US’s Georgetown University as part of the Trump administration’s ... Show more
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WATCH: ‘What do states do with a newborn?’ Kavanaugh quizzes Trump lawyer on birthright order
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BREAKING: A federal grand jury indicts Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing immigration agents.


Bombshell Report Alleges Stephen Miller Is Running the Show at DOJ While Pam Bondi Is Playing the Part ...
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Episcopal Church Quits Partnership with U.S. Government Over Resettlement of White South Africans
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Key FactsEpiscopal Church Ends Refugee Aid for White South Africans
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wapo.st
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wapo.st
- The Episcopal Church is terminating its refugee resettlement agreement with the government to avoid assisting in resettling White South Africans as refugees.
- Bishop Sean Rowe stated that the government made an unusual selection of these individuals, giving them preference over many other refugees.
- The church's decision faced criticism from the administration and the Vice President, questioning the equality of Afrikaners with other refugees.
- Rowe announced that the church would seek alternative ways to support refugees.
"I am saddened and ashamed that many of the refugees who are being denied entrance to the United States are brave people who worked alongside our military in Iraq and Afghanistan and now face danger at home because of their service to our country."— Sean Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, expressed this in a letter regarding the refugees being denied entry into the U.S.
Judge rules Mohsen Mahdawi can attend Columbia graduation: A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University ...
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Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans: A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan ...
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Key FactsTrump Wins Key Legal Battle Over Deportation Powers
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines supported the Trump administration's application of the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelan nationals.
- In March 2025, Trump invoked the act to facilitate the swift deportation of individuals suspected of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang.
- The decision requires at least 21 days' notice for individuals facing removal, marking a significant change from the previous notice period.
- While deportations can proceed in Pennsylvania, they are still blocked in other regions.
"The court cannot help but ask: Is a Foreign Terrorist Organization like [Tren de Aragua] not the modern equivalent of a pirate or robber?"— U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines commented on the legal implications of the application of the Alien Enemies Act.
Connie Ferguson named as guest judge for Miss Universe Zimbabwe: Actress and filmmaker Connie Ferguson has been announced as the guest judge for the Miss ...
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Hannah Dugan: US judge charged for allegedly helping Mexican man evade Ice: Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping the man through a back door during ...
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Senator-elect and current congressman Rodante Marcoleta says he is prepared to become senator-judge in the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte ... Show more
Wisconsin Judge Indicted on Charges That She Helped Immigrant Evade Agents: Judge Hannah C. Dugan was accused of helping an undocumented immigrant elude federal ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/13/us/milwaukee-judge-hannah-dugan-immigration.html
Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to obstructing immigration arrest: Federal authorities allege that Judge Hannah Dugan helped an undocumented man evade arrest ...
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Menendez brothers: Judge resentences pair over 1989 murders: The decision could pave the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be released on parole ...
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Key FactsMenendez Brothers on Path to Freedom
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: itv.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: itv.com
- A California judge reduced the Menendez brothers' sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life.
- This decision makes the brothers immediately eligible for parole, with the parole board set to decide next month.
- Lyle and Erik Menendez took responsibility for their actions during the hearing and were supported by family members advocating for their rehabilitation.
- The judge expressed that the brothers have done enough over the past 35 years to deserve a new chance.
"On August 20, 1989, I killed my mom and dad. I make no excuses and also no justification."— Lyle Menendez, as he addressed the court and reflected on the impact of his violent actions on his family.
Judge seizes control of New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex: Judge Laura Taylor Swain criticized the city's conduct in a 77-page ruling.
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Montana judge finds transgender care ban unconstitutional: A state district court judge in Missoula on Tuesday ruled that a 2023 state law banning many gender ...
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Judge strikes down abortion waiting period in Michigan: A Michigan judge on Tuesday overturned a law requiring a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion can be ...
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Why Only Republicans Have Free Speech: The Nation Magazine
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Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Remarks Spark MAGA Fury: 'Huge Mistake': MAGA supporters online blasted the Supreme Court justice, saying Donald Trump had made ...
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In first, judge allows Trump to use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans: The judge is the first to approve the Trump administration's use of the 18th-century ...
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Key FactsWBD Renames Streaming Service to HBO Max
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- The entity behind the streaming service is set to rename it from "Max" to "HBO Max" this summer, emphasizing a commitment to premium programming.
- This name change follows a recent update in Max's visual design that aligns it more closely with HBO's branding.
- The rebranding effort is part of a long history of identity transformations that HBO has undergone under various owners.
- The platform achieved profitability in 2024 and aims to exceed 150 million subscribers by the close of 2026.
"With the course we are on and strong momentum we are enjoying, we believe HBO Max far better represents our current consumer proposition. And it clearly states our implicit promise to deliver content that is recognized as unique and, to steal a line we always said at HBO, worth paying for."— Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, about the renaming of Max to HBO Max.
Judge suggests NSW police had ‘absolutely no evidence’ to justify main strip-search in class action
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Judge rules DOJ canceled grants to lawyers’ group as retaliation for criticism: A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from canceling the ...
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Mexican judge arrested over 2014 disappearance of 43 students: Lambertina Galeana Marín is suspected of having been behind the disappearance of key CCTV footage.
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Trump disappoints supporters with luxury plane from Qatar: For the first time in his second term, the US president faced criticism from his own camp ...
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Justice Samuel Alito Accuses Supreme Court of Taking 'Shortcut': Alito was one of two dissenting voices from an opinion issued by the wider Supreme Court on a ...
newsweek.com/justice-samuel-alito-accuses-supreme-court-taking-shortcut-2073493

Trump Administration Intends To Deport Harvard Scientist To Russia: The Justice Department charged researcher Kseniia Petrova with felony smuggling after she ...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift block on mass layoffs : The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to lift a judge’s ...
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Hundreds gathered at Dam Square and the Dominican Church in Amsterdam on May 15 to commemorate Nakba Day, marking 77 years since the displacement of ... Show more
Menendez brothers’ have a parole hearing in less than a month: If the board recommends the brothers for parole, the issue will then be forwarded to Gov ...
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Judge orders Georgetown researcher released from ICE custody: Badar Kahn Suri, who has been held in Texas since March, is expected to return to Virginia after a ...
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Islamabad court orders jail authorities to allow Imran’s contact with sons, check-up by personal physician
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Judge upholds Iowa restrictions on gender identity, sexual orientation teaching: A federal judge ruled that Iowa schools cannot ban students from engaging in ...
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Chief Supreme Court Justice Gives Biggest Sign Yet of Trump Disapproval: Justice John Roberts said the rule of law was “endangered” and warned against “trashing” ...
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Amy Coney Barrett Confronts Trump Admin Lawyer on Respecting Court Rulings: Barrett questioned D. John Sauer about his claim the administration will "generally" ...
newsweek.com/amy-coney-barrett-confronts-d-john-sauer-rulings-supreme-court-2072962

Badar Khan Suri: Georgetown academic freed from immigration detention: The Indian national and postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University was arrested by ...
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A federal judge on Monday refused to block the Internal Revenue Service from sharing immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the ... Show more
Judge overturns Michigan's 24-hour waiting period, informed consent abortion laws
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Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri to be released from detention in Texas: Suri is now the third pro-Palestinian advocate to be released from detention within a ...
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In a contentious court hearing, Trump administration attorneys argued before a federal judge in Maryland that they should be allowed to withhold information ... Show more


AMERICANS FIRST: President Trump scores another courtroom knockout — judge gives IRS and ICE the green light to hunt down violent illegal gangbangers labeled ... Show more


BREAKING: Judge orders release of Georgetown researcher arrested and detained by ICE authorities in March


In the basement of the Supreme Court: Argentina finds numerous Nazi crates containing Hitler ideology
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Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs
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A Wisconsin judge and a New Jersey mayor appeared in separate US courts on Thursday to face charges that critics say are about silencing criticism of the Trump ... Show more


Victory and defeat for Trump: US federal judge allows deportations under wartime law
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Democrats are failing against Trump. We need a new generation in 2026: The absence of opposition has been stunning. Americans are losing faith in the party’s ...
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Ryan Routh, charged with trying to assassinate Trump, asks to have charges dropped
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Judge Dismisses ‘Trespassing’ Charges Promoted by Trump in Border ‘Defense Area’: A newly designated “military installation” that stretches the length of the ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/15/us/new-mexico-border-trump.html

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Migrants Caught In New Border Military Zone: The decision marked a setback for the Trump administration's efforts to raise ...
huffpost.com/entry/migrants-border-military-zone-charges-dropped_n_68265490e4b029d8a610a294

Judge orders restoration of jobs in health program for West Virginia coal miners
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Trump-Appointed Judge OKs Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans: A federal judge in Pennsylvania has upheld President Trump’s use of the Alien ...
democracynow.org/2025/5/14/headlines/trump_appointed_judge_oks_trumps_use_of_alien_enemies_act_to_deport_venezuelans

Wisconsin judge federally indicted for alleged ICE obstruction: A Wisconsin judge who was arrested last month for allegedly helping an undocumented migrant man ...
nydailynews.com/2025/05/14/wisconsin-judge-hannah-duggan-indicted-alleged-hide-immigrant/

Liam Payne will still appear on Netflix music competition series Building the Band
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Judge orders temporary halt to Trump’s mass layoffs of federal workers: A federal judge ordered a two-week pause, writing that a president must enlist the help ...
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Michigan father and green card holder spent nearly two months in ICE detention: Brooke Choquette had voted for President Donald Trump and her husband Kunal ...
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Editorial | Obeah law nonsense: The Gleaner wishes to apologise, on behalf of the Government and Jamaican state, to Oshawn Grant, the young man who was last ...
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Trump denounces 'activist' judges. He's not the first president to do so: Criticism of "activist" judges predates the term and has come from both ends of the ...
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most consequential cases of the year. It involves the ability for President Trump to carry out his executive ... Show more


US judge temporarily halts President Trump’s plans of mass layoff, government overhaul
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The Next Phase of Trump’s Retribution: Antonina Hitchens on what the replacement of Ed Martin, who punished his own prosecutors for bringing cases against ...
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Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has taken oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India today. His elevation is both historic and symbolic ... Show more



MAGA Is Bombarding Judges With Pizzas in ‘Intimidation’ Plot: Some orders have turned up under the name of a judge’s son who was killed by a disgruntled attorney ...
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BREAKING: A California judge has ruled that Erik and Lyle Menendez can be resentenced, clearing the way for the siblings to receive a lesser penalty for the ... Show more