A federal judge in Virginia indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The court gave top officials one week to swear under penalty of perjury that the program will not move forward.
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Trump’s executive order reclassifies about 8,000 mostly senior federal workers as at-will employees, removing key job protections. The administration says the move increases accountability, while critics say it weakens the nonpartisan civil service.
The Justice Department said it will comply with a federal judge’s order pausing President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The program faces lawsuits and bipartisan criticism in Congress.
A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the temporary parole status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who entered the U.S. lawfully through the Biden-era CBP One app, ruling that the administration’s termination of their status violated federal procedures and exceeded DHS authority. The Trump administration had revoked parole en masse in 2025 without personalized notice, citing border security concerns, but the judge found this action unlawful and sided with immigration advocacy groups representing affected migrants. While the Department of Homeland Security opposes the ruling and plans to appeal, the decision restores legal protections for many migrants, though the full impact remains uncertain.
A Senate amendment requiring photo identification for voting failed to advance after a 53-47 vote, amid heated debate over the broader SAVE America Act, which seeks to impose stricter voter ID and citizenship verification measures. Democrats opposed the amendment, citing concerns about voter access and ballot secrecy, while Republicans argued it was necessary for election integrity and reflected public opinion favoring voter ID laws. Additional election-related controversies include fears of ICE presence at polling places and a lawsuit demanding transparency over a voter data sharing agreement involving Social Security Administration staff, highlighting ongoing tensions ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A group of Venezuelan men in immigration custody in Texas and New York have filed a federal civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his administration officials, seeking to prevent deportation under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The lawsuit, supported by the ACLU and Democracy Forward, argues that applying this 18th-century wartime law to categorize Venezuelans as part of a gang is inappropriate and could lead to unjust deportations. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the use of the Alien Enemies Act for these deportations, sparking legal challenges and discussions about the relevance of historical laws in modern immigration policy.
A coalition of labor unions has filed an emergency motion in federal court to prevent the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, from accessing sensitive Social Security data, citing privacy concerns. The unions argue that DOGE's access could compromise existing privacy systems and emphasize the importance of safeguarding this data to protect millions of Americans. This legal challenge highlights broader concerns about data privacy and the ongoing debate over balancing governmental efficiency with individual privacy rights.