LegalPolicy

Federal Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Trump’s Energy Executive Orders

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by young climate activists seeking to block President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders. While acknowledging climate change evidence, the court ruled it lacked authority to grant the requested injunction against the administration’s energy policies.

Federal Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Challenge to Trump Energy Policies

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by young climate activists seeking to block several of President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders, according to court documents filed Wednesday. US District Judge Dana Christensen ruled that while plaintiffs presented compelling climate evidence, the court lacked authority to grant the sweeping injunction requested against the administration’s energy policies.

GovernmentPolicy

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Firing Federal Workers During Shutdown

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. The ruling comes after reduction-in-force notifications were sent to over 4,000 federal employees. Judge Susan Yvonne Illston stated the administration’s actions appeared “contrary to the laws.”

Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Trump Administration

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, according to reports from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Susan Yvonne Illston came Wednesday, just five days after the administration issued reduction-in-force notifications to more than 4,000 federal workers, sources indicate.