Federal judge says Trump administration violated court order in funds freeze litigation
Judge John McConnell ordered the government to restore frozen funds while citing a Supreme Court case about contempt for noncompliance with court orders.
Federal judge blocks Trump from slashing NIH funding in 22 states that sued
A federal district judge granted a temporary restraining order Monday, blocking the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to biomedical research funding in 22 states that banded together to sue.
A Former Federal Judge Just Beat Trump and Musk in Court. She Has Advice for the Resistance.
There has been an unbroken string of wins in court against the Trump administration and Musk’s DOGE operation; on birthright citizenship, on impoundment, on pretty much every issue, as I understand it, that’s gone to a court, including, let’s say it again, a Reagan judge on birthright citizenship.
Judge finds Trump administration violated court order halting funding freeze
U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell said the government has not restored funding in several programs despite his Jan. 31 order temporarily halting the freeze.
Judge weighs extending pause on Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers
The Trump administration has offered more than 2 million federal workers the option of resigning their positions and retaining full pay and benefits until Sept. 30.
Retired Federal Judge Says This Trump Admin Move 'Should Give All Of Us Pause’
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner has weighed in on a current federal judge’s accusation that the Trump administration has defied a judicial order. On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell said the White House had failed to fully comply with his order to unfreeze federal spending.
'Very, very illegal': Former federal judge reacts to Trump attempts to defy judicial order
Former Federal Judge Nancy Gertner reacts to recent court orders against the Trump administration.Feb. 11, 2025
US judge says Trump administration violated order lifting spending freeze
A U.S. judge on Monday said President Donald Trump's administration violated a court order lifting a broad freeze on federal spending and directed the government to immediately release any withheld funds.
Trump administration appeals federal judge's order to unfreeze federal funds
U.S. District Judge John McConnell issued a new motion ordering the Trump administration to unfreeze federal funds, after already doing so in January.
Trump Administration Ordered by Judge to Unfreeze Federal Spending
Additionally, 22 states filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration to stop funding cuts to medical research grants.
Robert B. Reich: Trump regime is refusing to be bound by the federal courts. Where will this end?
Plaintiffs are seeking to “check this abuse of power” by asking the courts to declare the Trump regime’s actions unlawful and ...
Court Continues Pause on Federal Employee ‘Buyout’ Plan
Judge George O’Toole Jr. heard oral arguments on whether to grant a temporary restraining order on the decision faced by ...
Judge extends freeze on Trump's unprecedented plan to get millions of federal workers to resign
U.S. District Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. said the pause would continue until he rules on a preliminary injunction.
Why Federal Courts May Be the Last Bulwark Against Trump
With a compliant Congress and mostly quiet streets, the president’s opponents are turning to the judicial branch with a ...
Trump birthright citizenship order blocked third time, in New Hampshire federal court
Three federal courts have blocked President Trump's order denying citizenship to children born to parents without ...
DOJ appeals judge’s order to unfreeze federal grants
The Justice Department on Monday appealed a federal judge’s order to unfreeze federal grants, hours after the judge ruled ...
As Trump steamrolls Washington, courts flex their power to slow him down
Numerous federal district judges around the country have blocked major portions of Trump's early agenda — but Supreme Court showdowns loom.
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing sensitive taxpayer data
The lawsuit alleged the breach of sensitive Treasury Department data "poses huge cybersecurity risks" and violates multiple ...