Federal judges in Oregon recently halted two BLM timber projects, reaffirming that agencies must fully comply with the Northwest Forest Plan’s environmental safeguards. The rulings come as the U.S. Forest Service proposes major amendments to the Plan, raising new debates about the future of old-growth forests and adaptive management strategies.
Law of the West
Twelve states, led by Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado, have filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade, claiming that President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are unconstitutional and economically damaging.
The Ninth Circuit denied a federal motion to halt a district court injunction preserving Temporary Protected Status for thousands of migrants. The ruling keeps in place legal protections challenged by the Trump administration and raises key questions about executive authority over immigration policy.
California Sues Trump Administration Over 2025 Tariffs, Citing Economic Harm and Executive Overreach
California Sues Trump Administration Over 2025 Tariffs, Citing Economic Harm and Executive Overreach
California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging 2025 tariffs imposed through executive orders. Officials argue the duties harm jobs, consumers, and violate trade law.
The Justice Department has asked the D.C. Circuit to halt a contempt finding issued after Venezuelan deportations took place despite a federal court order. The judge concluded there was probable cause for criminal contempt. DOJ argues the order was improper and risks disrupting immigration enforcement under Trump’s March 2025 Alien Enemies Act proclamation.
The D.C. Circuit Court has paused a lower court's order to release $20 billion in Biden-era climate grants, maintaining the freeze on funds amid legal challenges over the EPA's suspension of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
The Fourth Circuit denied the government’s request to stay a district court order in the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident sent to El Salvador despite legal protection. The court cited Supreme Court guidance requiring the government to help facilitate his return and emphasized the importance of executive compliance with judicial authority.
Disability advocates and 21 state attorneys general are suing the federal government over DOGE-led changes to the Social Security Administration, arguing the overhaul threatens benefits access for millions of Americans.
COMMENTARY: How and Where is Nuclear Waste Stored in the U.S.?
Where does America’s nuclear waste go? A breakdown of the policies, facilities, and challenges shaping radioactive waste storage in the United States.