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• Second judge blocks Trump order to require proof of citizenship to vote — A federal judge in Massachusetts, Denise J Casper, has issued an injunction against parts of Donald Trump's executive order that required proof of citizenship to vote in US elections.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — State of California v. Trump (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10810 — Judge Casper issued a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from enforcing key parts of the administration's election Executive Order , which requires states to demand proof of citizenship for voter
• Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Election Overhaul Order — A federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order seeking to overhaul elections, including requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.

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• Appeals court temporarily returns control of California's National Guard to Trump — On June 12, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit temporarily stayed a restraining order issued by US District Judge Charles Breyer, which had declared President Trump's federalization of the California
• Federal judge rules against deployment of California National Guard — A federal judge ruled that President Trump had illegally deployed the California National Guard against demonstrators protesting immigration raids, ordering the force to be returned to the control of California's
• Case update — Newsom v. Trump (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-04870 — The Ninth Circuit issued an administrative stay before midnight on June 12.

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• US Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Catholic Charities in Unemployment Taxes Case — The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Catholic Charities Bureau Inc, overturning a previous decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Comm’n. (24-154) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc.

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• Illegal Wiretap Claims in Pentagon Leak Investigation — The White House has expressed a loss of confidence in a Pentagon leak investigation after claims emerged that an illegal warrantless NSA wiretap was used to justify the firing of three top aides.

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• NPR files lawsuit against Trump administration — NPR filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order that bars the use of congressionally appropriated funds for NPR and PBS, claiming it violates the First Amendment.
• NPR files lawsuit against Trump administration over funding cuts — National Public Radio (NPR) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order that cuts federal funding to NPR and PBS.
• NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump administration — NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order that seeks to withhold congressionally appropriated funds for public media.

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• US judge overturns Trump order targeting Jenner & Block — A US district judge, John D Bates, overturned an executive order issued by Donald Trump that targeted the law firm Jenner & Block.
• Summary judgment ruling — Jenner & Block v. Department of Justice (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00916 — Judge John Bates issued an order and opinion granting Jenner & Block's motion for summary judgment and denied the government's motion to dismiss, declaring EO 14, 246 unlawful and “null and void” because it violates

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• US Supreme Court Blocks Religious Charter School in Split Ruling — The US Supreme Court issued a 4-4 ruling that blocked the establishment of St Isidore of Seville Catholic virtual school in Oklahoma, leaving intact a lower court's decision.
• Supreme Court Deadlocks on Religious Schools Funding Case — The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 on a case regarding public funding for religious schools, leaving a lower court ruling in place.

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• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem questioned on habeas corpus — During a Senate hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was unable to correctly define habeas corpus when questioned by Senator Maggie Hassan.
• DHS Secretary Noem Misdefines Habeas Corpus — During a Senate hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly defined habeas corpus, suggesting it allows the president to remove people from the country.
• Noem's misunderstanding of habeas corpus during Senate hearing — During a Senate hearing, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem incorrectly defined "habeas corpus," suggesting it was a presidential right to remove people from the country.

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• Trump administration plans to accept luxury jet from Qatar — ABC News reported that the Trump administration is planning to accept a $400 million luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari royal family, which Trump is expected to use as the new Air Force One.
• Trump comments on luxury jet from Qatar — Trump confirmed the report about the luxury jumbo jet from Qatar on Truth Social, calling it a "very public and transparent transaction" with the Defense Department.
• Trump Administration Defends Foreign Gift of Plane — Administration officials defended the acceptance of a Qatari plane as a gift to former President Trump, despite constitutional prohibitions against foreign gifts to U.S.

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• President Trump questions the right to due process — In an interview on May 4, President Donald J.

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• U.S. Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Qatar — In March 2025, the Trump administration approved a $2 billion arms sale to Qatar, which included advanced military equipment such as drones and munitions.
• US and Qatar Sign Defense and Aviation Deal — On May 14, 2025, the United States and Qatar signed a significant defense and aviation agreement during Donald Trump's visit to Doha.
• Trump promises $142 billion in defense equipment to Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump promised Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman $142 billion in state-of-the-art defense and security equipment from U.S.

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• Republicans Remain Silent on Suspension of Habeas Corpus — Republican senators did not publicly disavow White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller's statement regarding the potential suspension of habeas corpus, which would effectively declare martial law.

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• Senator Chris Murphy Critiques Homeland Security Spending — Senator Chris Murphy criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee meeting for reckless spending, warning that the department is on track to violate the Anti-Deficiency
• Senator Chris Murphy Confronts DHS Secretary — Senator Chris Murphy addressed US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem regarding ICE's actions, which he described as illegal, unconstitutional, and unfunded, during a committee hearing.

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• Trump Accepts Gift of Jumbo Jet from Qatar — President Trump is set to accept a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar, which will serve as Air Force One during his term.
• Trump responds to criticism over Qatar jet — President Trump addressed criticism regarding a donated 747 aircraft from Qatar, asserting that the transaction was transparent and compliant with the law.
• Reports of Trump Administration Planning to Accept $400M Jet from Qatar — Reports have emerged that the Trump administration is planning to accept a luxury plane valued at $400 million from the Qatari royal family.

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• Stephen Miller Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus — Stephen Miller, a senior advisor in the Trump administration, stated that the administration is considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus, which would prevent individuals from challenging their detention in court.

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• US charges migrants for entering military buffer zone on Mexico border — The US Department of Justice has initiated criminal prosecutions against at least 28 migrants for entering a newly established military buffer zone along the US-Mexico border.

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• ICE Admits Lack of Warrant for Khalil's Arrest — In a court filing, government lawyers admitted that ICE did not have a warrant for the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian green card holder detained last month.
• Court documents reveal warrantless arrest of Mahmoud Khalil — In the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate detained by ICE, court documents disclosed that DHS did not have a warrant for his arrest.

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• Judge Rules Khalil Eligible for Deportation — A judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and child of Palestinian refugees, is eligible for deportation from the U.S.

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• Congressional Delegation Visits ICE Detention Centers — A delegation of U.S.

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• Over 150 US university presidents sign letter against Trump administration — More than 150 presidents of US colleges and universities have signed a statement denouncing the Trump administration's actions as "unprecedented government overreach and political interference" in higher education.

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• Trump Administration's Antisemitism Taskforce Targets Universities — The Trump administration's antisemitism taskforce has been deployed to demand policy changes at various universities, including Columbia University.
• Trump administration threatens funding cuts to multiple universities — The Trump administration has threatened and, in some cases, withheld millions in federal funds from universities such as Cornell, Northwestern, Brown, Columbia, Princeton, and the University of Pennsylvania.

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• Trump administration cuts $2bn in federal grants to Harvard University — The Trump administration has cut $2 billion in federal grants to Harvard University, prompting a response from the institution.
• Harvard refuses to comply with Trump demands — After Harvard University stated it would not comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration, the government announced it was freezing $2.3 billion in federal funding to the school.
• Trump Administration Cuts Federal Funding to Harvard — The Trump administration has cut nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with specific demands from the government.

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• Court Hearing on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Return — U.S.
• Judge Xinis Orders Fact Finding in Abrego Garcia Case — The Defendants submitted a notice of appeal .
• Notice of appeal filed — Abrego Garcia v. Noem (D. Md.) 8:25-cv-00951 — The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump administration's appeal to block a lower court's order facilitating the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, asserting that the government cannot detain residents without

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• Trump Administration Demands Reforms from Harvard University — The Trump administration issued a demand to Harvard University, requiring it to implement sweeping reforms, including the installation of viewpoint-diverse faculty members and the cessation of diversity, equity, and

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• Trump and Bukele Announce Plan to Defy Supreme Court Ruling — On April 14, 2025, President Donald Trump met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office, where they announced their decision not to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S., defying a Supreme Court
• President defies Supreme Court order on concentration camps — The President of the United States has openly defied a unanimous order from the Supreme Court by continuing to collaborate with the President of El Salvador to send individuals, including American citizens, to