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Federal judges allowed Tennessee to implement a new congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis. The decision grants Republicans a legal victory in their efforts to gain an additional seat in the midterms, as the map was revised following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities. Opponents argued the map was racially motivated, but judges stated plaintiffs lacked direct evidence of racial intent.

A former US attorney in Washington state is suing the Trump administration for firing him less than one hour after federal judges appointed him to the role. The lawsuit argues the firing violates the Constitution and claims the president cannot unilaterally override judicial appointments for interim US attorneys.

Roger Rogoff, a top federal prosecutor in Seattle, was fired by the Trump administration shortly after being sworn in and is now suing, claiming the termination was unconstitutional. The lawsuit challenges the administration's authority to remove judicially appointed U.S. attorneys.

Roger Rogoff, a top federal prosecutor in Seattle, was fired by the Trump administration shortly after being sworn in and has sued, claiming the termination was unconstitutional. The lawsuit challenges the Justice Department's authority to remove court-appointed U.S. attorneys, with the administration asserting it is within the President's authority.

The Trump administration's efforts to investigate and prosecute various individuals and institutions have been repeatedly blocked by courts and grand juries. Key examples include 18 grand jury 'no bills', 16 blocked grand jury subpoenas, and courts dismissing 16 DOJ lawsuits seeking state voter data, with Trump-appointed judges among the rejectors.

President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday. The attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges less than an hour before the dismissal.

President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by federal judges.

President Donald Trump fired the newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously selected by federal judges.

President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle less than an hour after the attorney was appointed. The prosecutor was unanimously appointed by federal judges.

Trump fires new US attorney in Seattle, Roger Rogoff, an hour after his appointment by federal judges. Rogoff was sworn in as US attorney before 8am, and Trump terminated his position shortly thereafter.

The Trump administration's policy that narrowed eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program has been blocked by two federal judges, preventing it from going into effect.

Federal judges report that criticism from President Trump poses safety risks. The White House states the president 'understands the dangers of political violence.'

Usha Vance expressed that the Supreme Court and federal judges should be treated with 'respect.' She also mentioned being surprised by Trump's sense of humor.

President Donald Trump is retreating from a $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' amid backlash from Republicans. The Justice Department will halt payouts after a court temporarily blocked the fund, which is linked to stalled immigration legislation. Trump discussed the issue with Speaker Mike Johnson, while Senate leaders indicated the fund would need restrictions for legislative progress.

The UK faces record-breaking spring temperatures, with health alerts due to risks for vulnerable populations and warnings of a new heatwave normal. Additional reports cover political tensions, post-riot domestic abuse arrests, global hunger linked to US-Israel conflicts, and legal reviews of non-custodial sentences for rape cases.

A panel of three federal judges blocked Alabama Republicans' use of a 2023 congressional map previously ruled unconstitutional due to race-based discrimination, as reported by CBS News.

Two federal judges have rejected the Justice Department's attempts to obtain complete voter registration lists from states. The DOJ has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C. in an effort to access these voter rolls.