Justin Walker

A federal appeals court ruled that a Trump administration policy banning transgender troops from military service is illegal, upholding a prior injunction but narrowing its scope to active-duty plaintiffs. The majority opinion criticized the policy as targeting transgender individuals, while dissenting judges argued the military's decisions should be respected.

An appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border is illegal, affirming that immigration laws mandate asylum rights. The court emphasized the Immigration and Nationality Act does not permit the president to override mandatory removal procedures. A partial dissent from Trump-nominated Judge Justin Walker acknowledged asylum protections but supported broader denials of applications.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized Judge James Boasberg after an appellate court blocked his contempt investigation into Trump officials, marking the second time the judge's actions were rebuked. The case involves immigration deportation efforts, with Boasberg facing backlash from Republicans and legal experts for opposing Trump's agenda.

A divided D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to halt Judge James Boasberg's contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials over deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act. The majority, including Trump appointees Neomi Rao and Justin Walker, deemed the inquiry an overreach, while Biden appointee J. Michelle Childs dissented, emphasizing the importance of contempt powers.

A divided D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to halt Judge James Boasberg's contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials over deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants. The court deemed the inquiry an overreach of judicial authority, with Trump-appointed judges Neomi Rao and Justin Walker leading the majority, while Biden appointee J. Michelle Childs dissented.