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Appeals court refuses to pause Kennedy Center name removal

A federal appeals court declined to pause a judge’s order requiring Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the Kennedy Center facade. Officials said storms delayed the work past the Friday deadline but that removal was ongoing and expected to finish early Saturday.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban, Citing Free Speech Protections

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors violates the First Amendment by regulating speech based on viewpoint rather than professional conduct. The decision, authored by Justice Gorsuch, emphasized that the law censors speech and sent the case back to lower courts for further review under stricter constitutional scrutiny. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning the ruling could hinder states' ability to regulate medical professionals and protect patients, highlighting the ongoing conflict between free speech rights and LGBTQ protections.

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Attempt to Halt Order for Return of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Resident, Emphasizes Due Process Violations

A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration's attempt to halt an order mandating the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a mistakenly deported Maryland resident, emphasizing the importance of due process. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit criticized the administration's actions, highlighting tensions between its immigration policies and the judicial system's commitment to legal rights. The ruling underscores broader issues with deportation procedures and serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in upholding constitutional principles amid ongoing immigration policy debates.

Justice Department Urges Supreme Court to Reinstate Presidential Authority in Federal Board Member Dismissals

The United States Supreme Court has been asked by the Justice Department to intervene in lower court rulings that ordered the reinstatement of two federal board members dismissed by former President Trump, arguing that these decisions undermine presidential authority and separation of powers. Solicitor General D. John Sauer contends that the protections against at-will firing do not apply to the members of the Merit Systems Protection Board and the National Labor Relations Board, seeking emergency relief from the Supreme Court. The Justice Department's appeal, which includes a request for a stay and for the Supreme Court to directly take up the case, highlights the urgency and potential implications for presidential power over independent federal agencies.

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