Virginia, D.C. Take Trump Administration to Court Over Memorial Arch Plans
Virginia and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s planned memorial arch.
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States Sue Trump Administration Over Financial Crimes Rollback
“The executive branch cannot repeal a law by rule-making. That fundamental principle resolves this case,” says the lawsuit, which was filed earlier this week in U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Judge Warns Trump to Cooperate with BBC or Risk Lawsuit Dismissal
“I tend to agree with the defendant that it strains credulity that a thorough search has been in order to determine that all of the requests have been responded to,” Judge Lett said.
Trump Asks Justice Department to Sue If Alaska Republican Loses in Midterm Election
The lawsuit asks the court to prevent the state from certifying the election, pending an investigation to determine how many votes for teacher Dan Sullivan were actually meant for the current Republican senator.
California Attorney General Bonta Challenges Trump Plan to Set Aside 20k Ballots
Bonta’s filing came about a day after federal prosecutors announced they had charged more than two-dozen California residents—all green card-holders, rather than citizens—who either voted or attempted to register to vote in violation of federal law.
Trump Administration Sues Maryland Over New Anti-Masking Law
“Federal law enforcement agents and officers cannot and will not comply with the Challenged Laws, which are unconstitutional and recklessly disregard officer safety, public safety, and federal operational needs,” the lawsuit states.
DNC Sues After Pentagon Changes Overseas Voter Registration Forms
“Trump and Republicans are so desperate to hang on to power that they are trying to eliminate the way some American citizens abroad register to vote and request mail ballots,” DNC chair Ken Martin said.
Family of Renee Good Sues Federal Government
“Our government has become a grave and mortal threat to its own citizens,” said Antonio Romanucci, an attorney representing the family.
Appeals Court Won’t Remove Sanctions Against Trump’s Legal Team in IRS Case
The appeals court’s ruling was largely technical, with the panel finding a request for relief was likely premature because none of Trump’s sanctioned lawyers have yet to face any actual consequences.
Michigan Woman Sues Dearborn, Claims City Doesn’t Respect “Christian and Jewish” Holidays
Cleveland is described in court documents as “a taxpayer who objects to her taxes being used to promote Islam and discriminate against Christians and Jews.”