Federal Courts

Donald Trump 6 hours ago

Trump nominates former defense attorney Emil Bove for federal appeals court vacancy

President Trump has nominated DOJ official and former defense attorney Emil Bove to the Third Circuit, as he escalates attacks on “activist judges" blocking his agenda.

Federal Courts 7 hours ago

US judge blasts Trump lawyers for 11th-hour tactics in MS-13 deportation case

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis rejects the Trump administration's request for an extension in the Abrego Garcia case, describing their status as a burden "of their own making."

Immigration 10 hours ago

Federal judge refuses to reconsider order to facilitate deportee's return to US

A federal judge denied a request from the Department of Homeland Security to reconsider a court order demanding the return of a immigrant who was deported to Guatemala.

Chicago 1 day ago

Feds won't seek death penalty for El Chapo's son in major drug trafficking case

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo, faces U.S. drug trafficking charges. Prosecutors decide against the death penalty amid Sinaloa Cartel's fentanyl operations.

Donald Trump 1 day ago

US judge accuses Trump admin of ‘manufacturing chaos’ in South Sudan deportations, escalating feud

A judge ordered that six migrants must remain in US custody in South Sudan, rejecting Trump's request and further straining tensions between the president and federal courts.

New York City 1 day ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's attempt to kill NYC congestion pricing program

NYC's congestion pricing program, aimed at reducing traffic and improving transit, faces a legal challenge as a judge issues a temporary restraining order.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Florida AG says federal government spends $2 billion for foreign students' education

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier weighs in on the court battle over President Donald Trump's attempt to cancel Harvard University's student visas on 'Fox Report.'

Donald Trump 3 days ago

Upending US birthright citizenship would have drastic negative impact, defenders warn

More than 22 U.S. states and immigrants' rights groups sued the Trump administration to block the birthright citizenship executive order. To date, no court has upheld it.

Politics 4 days ago

Rubio warns court order blocking deportations to South Sudan causes 'irreparable harm' to foreign policy

The Trump administration is challenging a court ruling on a deportation flight, citing threats to U.S. foreign policy and Article II authority.

Donald Trump 6 days ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from terminating international students' legal status

A judge halted the Trump administration's actions against international students, affecting their legal status and visa records amid campus protests.

Donald Trump 6 days ago

Federal judge blocks Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept of Education

Judge Myong Joun halted President Donald Trump's mass firing at the Department of Education on Thursday, ordering the reinstatement of all employees.

Federal Courts 6 days ago

Federal judge blocks Trump admin from firing 2 Dem members of privacy oversight board

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump from firing Democratic members of a federal oversight board, arguing their jobs were protected.

Donald Trump May 21

Trump faces another deportation setback with 4th Circuit appeals court

An appeals court ruled against the Trump administration, demanding the return of a Venezuelan migrant deported in breach of an agreement with DHS amid legal battles.

Donald Trump May 20

Federal judge with history of anti-Trump remarks assigned to Hannah Dugan criminal case

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's trial, overseen by Judge Lynn Adelman, raises concerns of political bias due to Adelman's past remarks on Trump and Roberts.

Donald Trump May 19

Trump considers former defense attorney Emil Bove for federal appeals court vacancy

Emil Bove, known for his aggressive DOJ tactics, is a potential nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals, raising concerns over Trump's judicial appointments.

Donald Trump May 19

MAGA group fights to undo Carter-era ban on merit-based federal hiring

Trump-aligned group America First Legal seeks to overturn a Carter-era decree, advocating for merit-based hiring over race-conscious practices in federal agencies.

Federal Courts May 16

Judge on warpath presses Trump DOJ on Abrego Garcia deportation, answers leave courtroom in stunned silence

Heated exchanges were heard in court as Judge Xinis confronted DOJ attorneys over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's unlawful deportation, while protesters rallied outside for his return.

Illegal Immigrants May 16

Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deport Venezuelan migrants under Alien Enemies Act

The Supreme Court sided with a group of Venezuelan immigrants after President Donald Trump tried to deport them under the Alien Enemies Act.

Federal Courts May 16

Trump-appointed federal judge rules against Biden-era sex-based employment discrimination guidance

Federal ruling declares Biden-era guidance claiming that sex-based discrimination includes sexual orientation and gender identity is "contrary to law."

Donald Trump May 16

Trump appointee Barrett challenges administration on nationwide injunctions, surprises and delights liberals

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's exchange with Trump Solicitor General John Sauer on court precedents in a birthright citizenship case draws attention and raises concerns among Trump allies.

Supreme Court May 16

Senators sound off as Supreme Court hears case on nationwide injunctions

Sen. John Kennedy led other supporters of the JCRA in speaking with Fox News Digital on the matter of nationwide injunctions and the SCOTUS case.

Supreme Court May 15

Supreme Court takes on birthright citizenship: Justices seemingly split on lower court powers

Supreme Court Justices are weighing three challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship order – a case that could quickly reshape how lower courts handle similar disputes.

Federal Courts May 15

Clinton-appointed federal judge blocks Trump admin from pulling foreign service workers' bargaining rights

A Clinton-appointed federal judge moved to block the Trump administration from targeting foreign service workers' collective bargaining rights.

New Jersey May 15

Newark mayor arrested at ICE facility claims he was 'targeted' after court hearing

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was in court on Thursday afternoon for the first time since he was arrested for trespassing at an ICE detention center last week.

Supreme Court May 15

Justice Kagan snaps at Trump lawyer in major case: 'Every court has ruled against you'

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan pressed Trump attorney John Sauer on what would happen if the court stopped letting judges block laws nationwide.

Supreme Court May 15

Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order in major case

President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces scrutiny as the Supreme Court examines lower courts' power to block presidential policies nationwide.

Opinion May 15

SEN JOHN KENNEDY: Why SCOTUS should seize opportunity to eliminate universal injunctions

Supreme Court will hear arguments to decide whether individual district court judges can unilaterally stop the federal government from enforcing a law or policy nationwide.

Politics May 14

Milwaukee judge indicted for helping immigrant evade ICE faces up to 6 years in prison

Judge Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee was indicted for allegedly obstructing justice by aiding an undocumented immigrant. She filed a motion to dismiss the case hours later.

VIDEO May 14

'CRAZY BEHAVIOR' former DOJ prosecutor rips federal judge for helping migrant evade ICE

Former DOJ prosecutor Jim Trusty joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Wisconsin federal judge Hannah Dugan being indicted for her accused role in protecting an illegal immigrant from ICE capture. 

Opinion May 14

Trump has a secret weapon to defeat activist judges on immigration

Trump is right to try and fix the immigration system. But he's been stonewalled by activists judges and rogue bureaucrats. He has the power to do the only thing that will work.