Judge halts parts of Trump's election overhaul
A U S District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked the Trump administration from immediately enforcing a citizenship proof requirement on the federal voter registration form, while allowing other election order provisions to proceed. The ruling cites the Elections Clause and notes states and Congress hold election power. The injunction pauses the citizenship requirement as lawsuits unfold.
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Court blocks Trump push to cut school funding over DEI rules
In Concord New Hampshire a federal judge blocked guidance from the Trump administration threatening to withdraw federal funding from public schools with diversity equity and inclusion programs The ruling comes from a NEA and ACLU lawsuit arguing the guidance is vague and violates teachers First Amendment rights A separate ruling delayed some anti-DEI guidance in a Maryland case The April letter lacks a clear definition of DEI programs and risks free speech rights of teachers and professors
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Judge bars denial of funds to U S sanctuary cities
A California federal judge issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from denying or conditioning federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions. Orrick barred actions that withhold freeze or condition money and ordered written notice to all agencies by Monday. The ruling cites unconstitutionality in portions of executive orders. Gazette wire services.
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Trump aides weigh shrinking six national monuments for mining
Interior Department aides study trimming at least six monuments in Arizona California New Mexico and Utah to open public lands for mining and oil production. The list includes Bears Ears Grand Staircase-Escalante and Grand Canyon area sites with maps reviewed for boundary revision amid ongoing energy policy shifts. Conservationists warn of legal fights over presidential authority to alter protections and caution that resources are not in high demand.
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