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Aug 17, 2026 SCOTUS denied Trump's petition for rehearing in the E. Jean Carroll civil case for a second time Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The Supreme Court's refusal to disturb a jury verdict against the president affirms that executive petition cannot overturn independent judicial findings.
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- US Supreme Court rejects Trump's petition for rehearing in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case — The US Supreme Court issued an unsigned order on Monday denying Donald Trump's petition for rehearing in the E.
- Supreme Court declined Trump's E. Jean Carroll appeal — The Supreme Court declined on Monday to reconsider Trump's appeal of the $5 million verdict awarded to E.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 83 – 2026-08-15–2026-08-21
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Aug 17, 2026 Judge Theodore D. Chuang vacated the FBI and GSA's reprogramming of $555 million for the Reagan Building relocation as unlawful Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
A federal court found agencies exceeded appropriations authority in relocating FBI headquarters, reinforcing congressional control over federal spending.
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- Ruling vacated — State of Maryland v. Patel (D. Md.) 8:25-cv-03644 — In an order and opinion , Judge Theodore D.
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Week 83 – 2026-08-15–2026-08-21
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