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Judge blocks deportation of man shot by ICE in Bronx without court order2 sources — 1d

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Rogue Judges Handed Major Loss In ‘Unconstitutional’ Scheme To Remove Their Colleague1 source — 2d

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Judge Lets Maryland’s Glock Ban Stand — 3dA federal judge in Maryland refused to block the state’s ban on Glock pistols Monday, arguing it was “consistent with restrictions on excessively dangerous weapons.”

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Judge Permanently Dismisses Six Wisconsin Players’ Lawsuit — 3dA federal judge dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit by six former Wisconsin women’s basketball players who accused coach Marisa Moseley and university officials of psychological abuse and violations of their rights. The judge said the complaint did not establish claims under the Constitution or disability laws, though the allegations raised concerns about Moseley’s coaching practices.

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Letitia James Is Accused of Pre-Judging Cornell Rape Case in Debate With Challenger Saritha Komatireddy1 source — 1d

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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

Injured Aaron Judge Misses Yankees’ ALDS — 3dThe Yankees are trying to stay alive in the ALDS without Aaron Judge, sidelined by a calf strain; GM Brian Cashman said Judge was not physically able to make the roster. His latest absence renews concerns about his injury history and future workload, while a possible late-series roster workaround remains speculative and would depend on his health.

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Judge Orders Evidence Preserved After Pike’s Failed Execution — 3dOfficials thought Christa Pike was brain dead after two pentobarbital doses; she woke Oct. 6 as a judge ordered all execution-room evidence, including trash, preserved.

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Justice Alito on Sports Gambling, ‘Nutty’ Law Reviews, and a Judge’s Fighting Spirit1 source — 3d

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“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” — Mother Teresa, Missionary, 1910–1997 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Judge Hears Bid to Dismiss Lewiston Shooting LawsuitWorld — 2dA federal judge in Maine heard arguments over the government’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Lewiston shooting survivors and victims’ families, who say the Army failed to act on warnings about Robert Card’s mental health and access to firearms before he killed 18 people in 2023. The Justice Department argues the Army’s decisions were protected judgment calls; plaintiffs say the case should proceed so they can investigate whether required policies were ignored.

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“Judging others makes us blind, whereas love is illuminating.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Judge Dismisses Michigan Cage-Free Egg Law ChallengePolitics — 3dA federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s challenge to Michigan’s cage-free egg law, ruling that the government had not shown it was harmed and lacked standing; the court did not decide whether federal law preempts the state rules. The administration argued the law contributed to high egg prices, while state defenders and poultry and animal-welfare groups pointed to avian flu as the cause of price spikes and said producers had prepared for the requirements.

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Judge Orders DHS to Return Arizona Man Held in Equatorial Guinea — 3dA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to secure Ahmed Soliman’s release from detention in Equatorial Guinea and facilitate his return to the United States, finding his deportation violated due process. Soliman, a gay Egyptian-born man, has reportedly faced abuse and incommunicado detention; the ruling highlights concerns about the administration’s use of third-country deportations.

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Utah Court Weighs Law Creating Three-Judge PanelsPolitics — 5dNorth Dakota municipal judges met for a seminar on judicial leadership, court rules and the limits of courtroom AI, while Utah’s Supreme Court heard challenges to legislation creating three-judge panels for lawsuits contesting state laws. In Indiana, Allen County judicial candidates Samuel Keirns and Rick Trevino discussed court operations and problem-solving programs ahead of early voting.

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Miami Judge Dismisses Cox Case, Rejects Federal BanPolitics — 6dA Miami federal judge dismissed the case against Jamaican national Chelsea Cox, ruling that Congress lacked authority to set voter qualifications and that the federal law barring noncitizens from voting was unconstitutional as applied to her. The decision is limited to Cox’s case, does not invalidate the law nationwide or permit noncitizens to vote in Florida, where state law prohibits it.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Hershey Adds Carving Disclaimer to Reese’s Pumpkins — 4dHershey now labels Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins 'Carving not on actual product' after a judge twice dismissed a $5M suit as only 'subjective disappointment.'

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Washington Judge Permanently Blocks Key Sheriff Law Provisions — Oct 2, 2026Judge Christine Schaller permanently blocked WA rules raising sheriff candidate age to 25 and experience to five years, calling the qualifications too expansive to uphold.

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Nicole Hardy Sheriffs should face clear eligibility standards to ensure professionalism rather than leaving everything up to elections alone.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Removal of Court-Appointed Prosecutor — Oct 2, 2026A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate Roger Rogoff as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, setting up another legal battle over the… — by Andrew Powell

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Nicole Hardy This reinstatement keeps the current prosecutor in place for now. It could affect ongoing cases in that district.

Judge Halts Big Bend Border-Wall ConstructionPolitics — 4dA federal judge has temporarily halted border-wall construction across Texas’ Big Bend region, including its national and state parks, finding that opponents are likely to prevail on at least one claim and could suffer irreparable harm. The ruling gives landowners, residents and environmental groups opposing the $7.5 billion project time to challenge the administration’s legal waivers, while the administration argues the barrier is needed to secure the border.

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Judge Reinstates Trump-Fired Seattle Prosecutor — Oct 1, 2026A federal judge reinstated Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for Washington’s Western District, ruling that President Donald Trump could not unilaterally fire a prosecutor appointed by district judges. The Justice Department plans to appeal as the broader dispute over presidential authority and judicial appointments continues.

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Judge Rules Wisconsin Mosque Leader Can Be Deported Over Security Concerns — Oct 1, 2026An immigration judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, can be deported from the United States over national security and foreign policy c… — by Andrew Powell

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Dana Whitfield This decision risks dividing the Milwaukee Muslim community without enough public proof of any actual threat.

Judge Rules Milwaukee Mosque Leader Deportable — Sep 30, 2026

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Jared Kim Deporting a longtime resident on vague foreign policy grounds alone feels like it could be abused against anyone.

Actor Blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger After Judge Clears Deal — Oct 1, 2026Mark Ruffalo is criticizing the approval of Paramount Skydance's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, calling the outcome disappointing after a federal judge cleared the… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor The judge reviewed the facts and cleared it so maybe the industry needs this scale to compete with the bigger players out there.

Mexico Trial Awaits Friday Verdict in Surfer KillingsWorld — 2dA Mexican judge is expected to issue a verdict in the trial of three men accused of killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip in Baja California. The case drew international attention, and the victims’ families attended proceedings as prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments.

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