federal government

  • Trump Orders Suspension of Security Clearances for Lawyers Aiding Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

    In a dramatic escalation of his campaign against perceived political adversaries, former US President Donald Trump has directed the suspension of security clearances for lawyers at a prominent Washington, D.C., law firm aiding former special counsel Jack Smith. The move, announced on Tuesday, targets Covington & Burling, LLP, which provided pro bono legal services to…

  • U.S Supreme Court Halts Enforcement Of Texas Immigration Law Amid Legal Battle

    The Supreme Court has once again intervened in the ongoing legal battle surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, blocking its enforcement while the debate over immigration authority unfolds. In a one-page order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Monday, the court indefinitely halted the implementation of the Texas law, known as Senate Bill 4, which…

  • Judge Upholds Program Allowing 30,000 Migrants from 4 Countries into the U.S. Each Month

    A federal judge has upheld the Biden administration’s program that permits a limited number of migrants from four countries to enter the United States for humanitarian reasons, dismissing a challenge from Republican-led states. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton on Friday, March 8, 2024, allows the program to continue operating, despite opposition…