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Lawfare Live: Federal Judge Blocks Removal of Hundreds of Unaccompanied Minors to Guatemala
Join the Lawfare team at 1pm ET for a discussion of Judge Sooknanan’s emergency hearing, and more. -
Emergency Hearing over the Removal of Unaccompanied Minors to Guatemala
A play-by-play of Judge Sooknanan’s hearing where she blocked the Trump administration's plans to send hundreds of unaccompanied children to Guatemala. -
What Happened During Fed Governor Cook’s Hearing?
A play-by-play of Judge Cobb’s hearing in Cook v. Trump, a lawsuit challenging Trump’s attempt to fire a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors -
Abrego Garcia v. Noem: A Hearing Diary
A play-by-play of the scheduling conference in Abrego Garcia's suit challenging the government’s effort to remove him to Uganda. -
Scaling Laws: Uncle Sam Buys In: Examining the Intel Deal
Is the Trump administration's deal with Intel legal? -
The Legal Bases for Government Stakes in Private Firms
The Trump administration is promoting a shift toward government equity in private companies. But what does the law say? -
The Situation: Standing Around in Washington, D.C.
What the National Guard is really doing here. -
Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 29
Join the Lawfare team at 4 pm ET for a discussion of the litigation targeting actions from President Trump. -
Rational Security: The “Room Raider” Edition
Scott Anderson, Benjamin Wittes, Renée DiResta, and Michael Feinberg talked through the week’s big national security news stories. -
The Situation: I Support It All
Notes on Trump’s crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. -
Trump Signs Order Expanding Pentagon’s Role in Domestic Law Enforcement
The order directs Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to create a “specialized unit” within the D.C. National Guard -
Judge Xinis Holds Status Conference in Abrego Garcia. v. Noem et al
Anna Bower reported from the conference, where Xinis barred the government from removing the defendant until briefing is complete.


