Neomi Rao

A federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to resume expanded use of expedited deportations nationwide, overturning a lower court's temporary block. The 2-1 ruling included two Trump-appointed judges who dismissed due process concerns, while a third Obama-appointed judge had previously raised risks of wrongful deportations under the policy.

An appeals court allowed the Trump administration to expand fast-track deportations nationwide, permitting expedited removal of immigrants in the interior of the U.S. who cannot prove they have been in the country for more than two years. The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the policy, which had been blocked by lower courts over due process concerns. Judges Justin R. Walker and Neomi Rao supported the decision, while Judge Robert L. Wilkins dissented.

A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 to allow the Trump administration to expand fast-track deportations nationwide, enabling removal of immigrants in the interior who cannot prove two years of U.S. presence. The decision overturned lower court blocks citing due process concerns, with dissenting Judge Robert L. Wilkins opposing the policy's implementation. The Department of Homeland Security praised the ruling, while immigrant rights group Make the Road New York argued the policy lacks adequate notice and safeguards.

A U.S. appeals court upheld the Trump administration's expanded fast-track deportation policy, allowing expedited removal of immigrants in the U.S. interior who cannot prove two years of residency. The 2-1 decision by the D.C. Circuit Court vacated lower court rulings that blocked the policy over due process concerns. Judges Justin R. Walker and Neomi Rao supported the policy, while Judge Robert L. Wilkins dissented, arguing it violated immigrant rights.

A U.S. appellate court approved the Trump administration's expanded use of fast-track deportations for immigrants in the country's interior, allowing removals without immigration judge appearances. The 2-1 decision upheld the policy as lawful, rejecting concerns about due process, while dissenting judge Robert L. Wilkins supported a lower court's block on the policy.

An appeals court allowed the Trump administration to expand fast-track deportations to the U.S. interior, reversing lower court decisions that blocked the policy over due process concerns. The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia found the policy did not violate immigrants' rights, enabling removals without immigration judge appearances for those who cannot prove two years of U.S. presence.

A D.C. Circuit panel reversed a lower court's block on the Trump administration's expanded expedited removal policy, ruling it does not violate due process. The policy allows expedited deportations for immigrants in the U.S. under two years, including those encountered within 100 miles of the southern border. Make the Road New York sued, arguing the policy circumvents constitutional protections, but the appeals court found no evidence of procedural violations.

The Trump administration's Justice Department argued that courts cannot halt the White House ballroom construction, even if illegal, by comparing it to a hypothetical scenario of demolishing the Statue of Liberty. A federal appeals court panel expressed skepticism about the administration's claim of immunity from legal challenges due to national security and project progress.

The Trump administration defended its designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk in federal court, citing national security concerns. The Pentagon claims Anthropic's AI models pose a risk due to the company's 'ideological' views on AI safety. Anthropic argues it has no way to control its AI models once deployed.

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.

A federal appeals court ruled that Judge James Boasberg must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration's 2025 deportation flights to El Salvador. The majority opinion, authored by Judge Neomi Rao, stated the administration has a clear right to terminate the proceedings.

A federal appeals court denied Anthropic's request to block the Trump administration's blacklisting of its AI technology, with a panel of Trump-appointed judges expedited the case for oral arguments on May 19. Anthropic claims the move violates its First Amendment rights and is retaliation for refusing to allow Claude AI models for autonomous warfare and surveillance.