Sudhin Thanawala, The Associated Press

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Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's effort to retain control of California National Guard

A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned the Trump administration's authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests.

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

A federal judge late Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation's capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk.

Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination

Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination

The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California or summarily cut the school system's federal funding over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled late Friday in a sharply worded decision.

Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California

Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California

The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois faces legal scrutiny Thursday at a pivotal court hearing that will occur the day after a small number of Guard troops started protecting federal property in the Chicago area.

Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over 'sanctuary' policies

Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over 'sanctuary' policies

A judge ruled late Friday the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts.

Federal appeals court may revive lawsuit against conservative group accused of voter intimidation

ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal appeals court appeared inclined Tuesday to revive a lawsuit accusing a conservative group of violating the Voting Rights Act when it announced it was challenging the eligibility of more than 360,000 Georgia voters.

Man charged in Georgia slaying cited by White House amid immigration crackdown pleads not guilty

Man charged in Georgia slaying cited by White House amid immigration crackdown pleads not guilty

ATLANTA (AP) -- The man charged in a slaying in suburban Atlanta that the Trump administration highlighted in support of its tough immigration stance pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of murder and rape, according to a court filing.

Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promising

Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promising

ATLANTA (AP) -- By now, Georgia officials expected their new Medicaid plan, the only one in the nation with a work requirement, to provide health insurance to 25,000 low-income residents and possibly tens of thousands more.