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Why the Major Questions Doctrine Applies to the President, Not Just Executive Agencies

This is a key issue in cases seeking to limit executive branch power grabs, including Trump's tariffs. Judge Ryan Nelson (a conservative Trump appointee) explains why the president is not exempt from the doctrine.

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Donald Trump Jr. plans to open an exclusive new Beltway club dubbed ‘Executive Branch’ catering to the wealthy

The very name raises concerns it will sell access to business and tech moguls looking to nurture relationships with the Trump administration.

Fortune

Judge Wilkinson's Opinion is Worth a Close Look

Judge Wilkinson's plea for mutual respect between the Executive Branch and the Judiciary.

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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

A judge-on-judge benchslap, a pharmaceutical kickback, and a direct descendant of the Kings of France.

Reason

The Major Separation of Powers Problems with J.E.B. v. Trump

Judge Boasberg is about to unleash a truly independent counsel on the Trump Administration, and the President himself, subject to none of the strictures that Alexia Morrison faced.

Reason

About The "Incipient Crisis" In Little Rock

The aftermath of President Eisenhower sending in federal troops is not a model of success.

Reason

Fourth Circuit Declines Government's Request to Stay District Court Order in Abrego Garcia Case

From today's Fourth Circuit opinion in Abrego Garcia v. Noem, written by Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson and joined by Judges… The post Fourth Circuit Declines Government's Request to Stay District Court Order in Abrego Garcia Case appeared first on Reason.com.

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Due Process and the Abrego Garcia Case

We knew it was coming, yes?

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The Chief Justice "Facilitates" Another Shadow Docket Compromise In Noem v. Garcia

The Trump Administration didn't lose but it didn't quite win either.

Reason

How the Government Should Deal with Lawyers' Alleged Bad Behavior: Substance and Procedure

Last week, I posted an excerpt of Paul Clement's arguments as to why the Executive Order targeting the WilmerHale law… The post How the Government Should Deal with Lawyers' Alleged Bad Behavior: Substance and Procedure appeared first on Reason.com.

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Justice Department Invokes State Secrets Privilege Over Deportation Flights

The move is an escalation of the White House's attempt to claim an unchallengeable and unreviewable amount of power.

Reason

Legal showdown as Justice Department resists judge's demand for more details on deportation flights

The Justice Department is resisting a federal judge’s demand for more information about flights that took deportees to to El Salvador

The Independent UK

Neutral Principles for Birthright Citizenship on the Emergency Docket

On Thursday, the Acting Solicitor General filed emergency applications in three birthright citizenship cases (24A884, 24A885, and 24A886). These are… The post Neutral Principles for Birthright Citizenship on the Emergency Docket appeared first on Reason.com.

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Muskgate

Another week, another court order restraining the President from violating the law - only 205 more weeks to go!

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Trump Urges Stay of S. Ct. Proceedings in TikTok Case, Delay of Statutory Effective Date

From Trump's just-filed friend-of-the-court brief in the TikTok divestment case: Introduction and Interest of Amicus Curiae … Amicus curiae President Donald J.… The post Trump Urges Stay of S. Ct. Proceedings in TikTok Case, Delay of Statutory Effective Date appeared first on Reason.com.

The Texas Tribune

Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first

Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby” case that many say led to an innocent man’s death sentence.

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Growing Speculation Surrounding The Future Of The Federal Reserve

Debate over potential changes to the Federal Reserve under Trump administration and concerns about political influence.

Reason

No Judicial Review of Security Clearance Revocation in Discrimination Challenge

From Lee v. Garland, decided Tuesday by the D.C. Circuit (in an opinion by Judge Gregory Katsas, joined by Judges… The post No Judicial Review of Security Clearance Revocation in Discrimination Challenge appeared first on Reason.com.

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Court Rules That the Government Can Hide Its Own Report on CIA Torture

The executive branch and the Senate have played hot potato with an infamous torture report, allowing the CIA to evade the Freedom of Information Act.

Latin Times

Jim Jordan reveals details about Republican's probe into Google's search results about Trump, Harris

The lawmaker showed the questions he asked Google about Donald Trump's name being excluded from auto-generated search suggestions following his attempted assassination

Reason

Trump v. United States Opines On Whether The Vice President Is a Legislative Officer

This issue arose when VP Pence asserted immunity under the Speech or Debate Clause.

Reason

Revisiting the Mueller Report in Light of Trump v. United States

Chief Justice Roberts's majority decision in Trump v. United States undermines key aspects of Mueller's framework.

Reason

From "Deference" to "Respect"—The Real Import of Loper Bright

The decision to overturn Chevron removes an agency trump card, but does not instruct courts to ignore agency opinions--and they won't.

The Independent UK

Trump and MAGA Republicans celebrate ‘big win’ over Supreme Court immunity ruling

New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that she plans to file articles of impeachment against Donald Trump

Roll Call

Supreme Court gives judges more power to review agency rules - Roll Call

The Supreme Court in a decision Friday curtailed the power of federal agencies to implement laws passed by Congress.

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