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3rd Circuit Rebukes White House: Alina Habba Was Illegally Installed as U.S. Attorney — And the Fallout Could Be Massive

The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Alina Habba unlawfully served as the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, invalidating her actions since July 2025. This decision highlights significant constitutional concerns regarding federal appointments, emphasizing the judiciary’s role in upholding statutory limits and ensuring justice is not politicized.

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Opinion: Barrett Draws the Line—And Raises Questions About Jackson’s Role on the Supreme Court

In a significant opinion, Justice Amy Coney Barrett criticized Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent in Trump v. CASA, Inc., highlighting the dangers of judicial overreach and the role of courts. She emphasized that judges must interpret the law, not legislate, marking a crucial boundary for future judicial conduct.

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Trump’s Tax Bill Sparks Outcry Over Provision Undermining Judicial Authority

President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has sparked controversy for a provision limiting federal courts’ ability to enforce contempt citations against the government. Critics argue this undermines judicial authority and could impact ongoing cases. The bill has passed the House and now moves to the Senate, with further debate anticipated.

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Maryland Court’s Habeas Order: Shielding Illegal Immigrants or Undermining Immigration Enforcement?

The U.S. District Court for Maryland has implemented a 48-hour halt on deportations upon filing a habeas corpus petition for undocumented immigrants, allowing legal challenges to detention. This unprecedented measure raises concerns about potential exploitation but also acts as a check on executive immigration enforcement, particularly against the Trump administration’s policies.

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The $10 Billion Courtroom Con: How “ADR Reform” Built an Administrative Empire

In 1990, the Judicial Improvements Act aimed to streamline justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), but resulted in an unprecedented expansion of federal courthouses. Instead of reducing litigation, the system evolved into a bureaucratic empire focused on mediation and settlement, compromising transparency and constitutional rights while increasing costs and delays.

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