Seventh Circuit Rules Against Trump's Use of National Guard in Chicago
The Court of Appeals unanimously refused to stay a trial court ruling against Trump, signaling the judges believe his use of the Guard is illegal.
The Court of Appeals unanimously refused to stay a trial court ruling against Trump, signaling the judges believe his use of the Guard is illegal.
U.S. District Court Judge Sara L. Ellis is “profoundly concerned” about the continued clashing between protestors and federal agents despite her temporary restraining order issued last week.
A guest post by Joshua Braver and John Dehn.
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As Illinois resists the federal immigration blitz, the Trump administration ups the ante on authoritarian rhetoric.
This is the second lawsuit in a week challenging the Trump administration's National Guard deployments absent a qualifying emergency.
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After placing a pro-Palestinian front page over Northwestern's student newspaper, two students face "theft of advertising services" charges.
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