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US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a lower court lacked the jurisdiction to order the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, in a decision that could pave the way for his eventual re-
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Appeals Court Reverses Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi, Allowing Deportation Efforts to Continue

Appeals Court Reverses Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi, Allowing Deportation Efforts to Continue

A federal appeals court in New York has overturned a previous decision that ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate. The court's ruling allows the Trump administration to continue its efforts to deport Mahdawi, who was arrested during a citizenship interview in April 2025. The appeals court found that the lower court judge had overstepped by intervening before the immigration process was complete. Mahdawi, who was born in a refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been a legal permanent resident of the U.S. since 2015. His arrest was part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to expel noncitizens critical of Israel. The American Civil Liberties Union, representing Mahdawi, argues that the government cannot detain or deport him while the appeals process is ongoing.
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US appeals court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

US appeals court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday overturned a 2025 ruling that ordered the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, finding that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
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Appeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi

Appeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi

A federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision ordering the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, opening the door to his re-arrest
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Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts

Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Civil rights groups said they filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over the government's attempt to restrict federal childcare and family assistance funding.
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Seattle's Fired U.S. Attorney Sues Trump Administration to Challenge Dismissal

Seattle's Fired U.S. Attorney Sues Trump Administration to Challenge Dismissal

Roger Rogoff, a judicially appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle, has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and the Department of Justice, challenging his termination. Rogoff argues that his firing violated the Constitution's appointments clause and the statute allowing courts to appoint U.S. attorneys. The lawsuit seeks to reinstate Rogoff, claiming the president's actions undermine the judiciary's role as a co-equal branch. This legal action follows similar dismissals of court-appointed prosecutors by the Trump administration, but Rogoff's case is the first to contest such a termination in court.
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Fired U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff Sues Trump Administration Over Termination

Fired U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff Sues Trump Administration Over Termination

Roger Rogoff, a U.S. attorney in Washington state, has filed a lawsuit challenging his dismissal by President Trump, which occurred less than an hour after his appointment. Rogoff was appointed by district court judges, but his termination was directed by the White House. The lawsuit argues that the firing was unlawful, citing the president's lack of authority to remove judicially appointed attorneys. Rogoff seeks reinstatement, claiming his removal violates the separation of powers and due process. This case marks the first legal challenge of its kind against such a termination.
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He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination
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Trump Administration Initiates Largest Denaturalization Effort Against Criminal Aliens

Trump Administration Initiates Largest Denaturalization Effort Against Criminal Aliens

The Trump administration has launched what it describes as the largest denaturalization effort ever, targeting naturalized U.S. citizens convicted of serious crimes. The Department of Justice has filed actions against individuals from Mexico, Cuba, Pakistan, Peru, and Poland, who were convicted of offenses such as health care fraud, wire fraud, immigration fraud, child sex abuse, and drug trafficking. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that these individuals lied to obtain U.S. citizenship and that the administration is committed to denaturalizing and deporting them. The effort includes high-profile cases, such as a Medicare fraudster and former Catholic priests convicted of child sex crimes.
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Federal Judge Blocks President Trump's Attempt to Revoke Work Permits for Immigrants

Federal Judge Blocks President Trump's Attempt to Revoke Work Permits for Immigrants

A United States federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to revoke work permits for tens of thousands of asylum seekers and immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This decision prevents the implementation of a policy that was set to take effect imminently. The ruling came after immigrant rights groups and labor unions challenged new policies by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which were part of President Trump's tax and spending law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The lawsuit argued that these changes were made without public input, violating legal requirements. The judge's order will remain in place while further legal proceedings continue, with a decision on a longer-term injunction expected by August 5.
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California Challenges Trump Administration Over Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline

California Challenges Trump Administration Over Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline

California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federal government's approval of an oil pipeline operation off the Santa Barbara County coast. The state argues that the permit issued to Sable Offshore Corp. by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is unlawful and bypasses state regulations. This legal action is part of California's ongoing efforts to protect its coastline from oil drilling activities that conflict with its environmental policies. The lawsuit seeks to overturn the permit and prevent the restart of offshore oil rigs and pipelines that have been inactive since a major oil spill in 2015.
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Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - Detainees at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Texas told two rights groups they were beaten by guards, denied medical care and prevented from contacting family and lawyers, according to a report issued on Wednesday.