A federal judge expressed strong suspicion that the Trump administration deported a 2-year-old U.S. citizen, referred to as “V.M.L,” to Honduras without adequate legal process. Detained alongside her undocumented mother and sister, V.M.L. was deported even after her father’s attorney informed immigration officials of her citizenship. The ACLU criticized the rapid deportation and raised serious due process concerns, while Judge Terry Doughty scheduled a hearing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case and the government’s actions.
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Trump’s mass firings to remain on hold, appeals court rules
SummaryA San Francisco-based appeals court has upheld a ruling that pauses the mass firings of federal employees ordered by President Trump through an executive order aimed at reducing the federal workforce. The Ninth Circuit Court stated that the order exceeds the President's constitutional powers and questioned the legality of overhauling federal agencies without congressional authorization. The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision, arguing that a single judge should not have the authority to limit...
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