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Mar 18, 2025 Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that dismantling USAID likely violated the Constitution and ordered parts of the agency restored Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling defended Congress's role in creating agencies and limited executive attempts to shut one down unilaterally.
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- Federal Judge Rules USAid Shutdown Likely Violated Constitution — On March 17, 2025, U.S.
- Federal Judge Blocks USAID Dismantling — A federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID likely violates the Constitution and blocked further cuts to the agency.
- Judge Chuang Rules Against Destruction of USAID — U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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Mar 15, 2025 The Trump administration continued deportation flights to El Salvador after Judge Boasberg's order Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Proceeding with removals despite a court order threatened due process and bodily security for migrants facing summary expulsion.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- Trump administration ignores court order on deportations — Despite a court order blocking deportations, the Trump administration reportedly continued to carry out flights to deport individuals deemed dangerous.
- US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling — The United States deported over 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador, despite a federal judge's ruling to halt the flights.
- Trump’s Deportation Czar disregarded court orders — Tom Homan stated on Fox that the Trump Administration would continue deportation efforts despite court orders, indicating a disregard for judicial authority.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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