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15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources.

America's legal system is confusing. Here are some of the common terms used in the Trump lawsuits

America's legal system is confusing. Here are some of the common terms used in the Trump lawsuits

It may feel like you have to attend law school to understand the American legal system. However, that is not the case. We broke down some of the most common legal terms used in the lawsuits surrounding the Trump administration.

Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes

Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes

A federal judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump's administration from dramatically shrinking three agencies that fund libraries across the U.S., settle labor disputes with public sector workers, and support state business contracting programs.

US judge bars Border Patrol from some warrantless arrests of suspected undocumented residents

US judge bars Border Patrol from some warrantless arrests of suspected undocumented residents

A federal judge in California has barred Border Patrol agents from arresting someone suspected of living in the U.S. illegally unless they have a warrant or a reason to believe the person might flee before a warrant can be obtained.

Department of Homeland Security points to another agency when asked about court-barred deportations

Department of Homeland Security points to another agency when asked about court-barred deportations

Attorneys for the Department of Homeland Security say the agency didn't violate a judge's order detailing when people may be deported to countries other than their own because it was the Defense Department -- not DHS officials -- doing the deporting.

Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method under a bill awaiting governor's approval

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Death by firing squad could become Idaho's primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor's desk this week.

Idaho Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit challenging a ballot initiative for ranked-choice voting

Idaho Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit challenging a ballot initiative for ranked-choice voting

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The Idaho Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the state's attorney general over a ballot initiative that aims to open Idaho's closed primary elections and create a ranked-choice voting system.