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A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and Musk's AI company

A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and Musk's AI company

Right-leaning legal activists and Elon Musk's AI company are challenging the right of private groups to sue to enforce several major laws

Todd Blanche gets boost in attorney general bid with Cassidy support

Todd Blanche gets boost in attorney general bid with Cassidy support

Acting AG Todd Blanche's bid to fill his role permanently appeared poised for success after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he will vote in favor.

DOJ's Dhillon Advises Pro-Israel Students on Speech and Discrimination

DOJ's Dhillon Advises Pro-Israel Students on Speech and Discrimination

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights, addressed pro-Israel students at the Israel on Campus Coalition's National Leadership Summit in Washington. Dhillon emphasized the importance of distinguishing between protected speech and discriminatory conduct on college campuses. She highlighted the challenges faced by students in navigating antisemitism and urged them to focus on actions that interfere with their education. Dhillon's remarks come amid ongoing legal battles between the Trump administration and universities over their handling of antisemitism.

Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute

Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute

“I haven’t made a determination," Trump told reporters Aug. 5 when asked if he planned to keep Pirro in her job, speaking after an event in California.

OPM Eliminates 'Disparate Impact' Guidelines from Federal Hiring Regulations, Aligning with DOJ Opinion

OPM Eliminates 'Disparate Impact' Guidelines from Federal Hiring Regulations, Aligning with DOJ Opinion

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued an interim final rule removing the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP) from federal hiring regulations. This decision aligns with a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) opinion that deemed the UGESP framework unconstitutional. The guidelines, established in 1978, were designed to prevent inadvertent discrimination in hiring by assessing potential biases in employment evaluations. OPM's move is part of a broader effort to reduce regulatory burdens and clarify federal hiring procedures. The rule is effective immediately, but public comments are being accepted for 60 days. OPM Director Scott Kupor emphasized that federal hiring should focus on merit and qualifications, ensuring that selection practices are job-related and free from prohibited discrimination.

Trump Administration's Immigration Policy Faces Lawsuit Over Child Deportations

Trump Administration's Immigration Policy Faces Lawsuit Over Child Deportations

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration, alleging that its immigration policies are targeting vulnerable children for deportation. The lawsuit, brought by Jewish Family and Community Services of Pittsburgh and six immigrant clients, claims that children who qualify for legal residency are being prioritized for deportation to increase numbers. The complaint highlights that immigration judges are allegedly instructed to expedite hearings, limiting the time children have to process their immigration applications. The lawsuit names several government agencies, including the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, as defendants.

OPM Eliminates 'Disparate Impact' Guidelines from Federal Hiring Regulations

OPM Eliminates 'Disparate Impact' Guidelines from Federal Hiring Regulations

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has removed the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP) from federal hiring regulations, aligning with a recent Department of Justice opinion that deemed the framework unconstitutional. The UGESP was designed to prevent inadvertent discrimination in hiring assessments by setting standards for evaluating potential bias. OPM's interim final rule, effective immediately, eliminates these guidelines, citing them as obsolete and legally inconsistent. The decision reflects the Trump administration's stance on hiring practices, emphasizing merit-based hiring without the influence of disparate impact considerations.

Reflecting Pool Case Reveals Discrepancy Between Trump's Public Statements and Legal Actions

Reflecting Pool Case Reveals Discrepancy Between Trump's Public Statements and Legal Actions

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has dropped charges related to alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing flawed installation rather than criminal intent. This decision contrasts with earlier public statements by Pirro and President Trump, who had accused former Olympian David Hearn of willful destruction. The case highlights a pattern of discrepancies between public rhetoric and legal proceedings within the Trump administration. Former prosecutor Ankush Khardori discussed the implications of such inconsistencies on the justice system.

Trump DOJ's Efforts to Access Voter Data Blocked by Conservative Judges

Trump DOJ's Efforts to Access Voter Data Blocked by Conservative Judges

The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) has faced setbacks in its efforts to access sensitive voter-registration data from states, with several lawsuits dismissed by judges appointed by Republican presidents. U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer, appointed by George W. Bush, recently dismissed a DOJ lawsuit seeking access to Colorado's voter registration database. The DOJ has argued that access to these records is necessary to ensure compliance with federal voter-registration laws. However, courts have consistently ruled that statewide voter-registration lists are not subject to compulsory production under the Civil Rights Act.

US scrutinizes more schools over admissions practices, diversity and pro-Palestinian protests

US scrutinizes more schools over admissions practices, diversity and pro-Palestinian protests

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration targeted more universities on Thursday over issues like race and diversity in admissions and pro-Palestinian protests, marking the federal government's latest crackdown against U.S. schools.

Peter Navarro's Contempt Case Nears Supreme Court Review

Peter Navarro's Contempt Case Nears Supreme Court Review

Peter Navarro, former White House trade adviser, is moving closer to a Supreme Court review of his contempt of Congress case. After a three-judge appellate panel ruled against him, Navarro has petitioned for a rehearing, arguing that the panel's decision misinterprets legal precedents. Navarro was prosecuted for not complying with a House Jan. 6 committee subpoena, and his legal team contends that executive privilege was invoked on his behalf. The case highlights ongoing legal battles related to the events of January 6, 2021.

New Mexico sues US government for access to Epstein files

New Mexico sues US government for access to Epstein files

By Andrew Hay Aug 5 (Reuters) - New Mexico sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday for access to unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein, alleging the federal agency was stonewalling the state's investigation into the late sex offender by refusing to provide the documents.