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Battle over 5-figure pay hikes for federal judges is causing unease in legal circles

CBC News

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June 25, 2026

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The federal government and more than 1,000 federally appointed judges are at odds over the best way to settle an ongoing salary dispute, raising concerns in both the legal and political community that the case could end up tarnishing the judiciary's reputation.

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POLITICO

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump administration asks high court to OK its unprecedented immigration detention policy

The U.S. Justice Department asked the justices to resolve a division among federal appeals courts.

BNO News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Why Large Civil Lawsuits Can Leave Plaintiffs Under Financial Pressure

Filing a civil lawsuit sounds, in theory, like a path toward justice. You’ve been wronged—maybe seriously—and the legal system exists to make things right. What nobody tells you upfront is how expensive the waiting becomes. The gap between filing and resolution can stretch for years, and throughout that entire period, the bills don’t pause. Rent, [] The post Why Large Civil Lawsuits Can Leave Plaintiffs Under Financial Pressure appeared first on BNO News.

Off The Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Blatantly unlawful’: Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas aimed at Tim Walz

A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his allies, calling them an abusive and retaliatory process to punish Walz based on his refusal to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a blistering ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said there was “no doubt” []...Click to read more

The Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court delivers big blow to Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett sided with the court’s three liberal justices

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Judge Who Donated to Immigrant Legal Aid Group Blocks DOJ Immigration Probe of Walz, Ellison

A federal judge in Minnesota, who has donated to an immigrant legal aid group, quashed several federal grand jury subpoenas of documents from Gov. Tim Walz and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul over compliance with immigration enforcement. In a 29-page opinion issued Monday, Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz of the District of...

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Appeals Court Sides With Intelligence Officers Fired Over DEI Activities

A federal district court previously blocked the firings, saying the intelligence officers were entitled to full pay while their appeal plays out.

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Related coverage for "Battle over 5-figure pay hikes for federal judges is causing unease in legal circles": POLITICO — Trump administration asks high court to OK its unprecedented immigration detention policy. BNO News — Why Large Civil Lawsuits Can Leave Plaintiffs Under Financial Pressure. Off The Press — ‘Blatantly unlawful’: Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas aimed at Tim Walz. The Independent — Supreme Court delivers big blow to Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting. The Daily Signal — Judge Who Donated to Immigrant Legal Aid Group Blocks DOJ Immigration Probe of Walz, Ellison. The Epoch Times — Appeals Court Sides With Intelligence Officers Fired Over DEI Activities