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Even After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Insists He Can Do as He Wishes

President Trump showed open contempt for the court, calling the justices who voted against his tariffs “fools and lap dogs.” He quickly imposed new levies using legal powers still available to him.

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Judge Strikes Down California’s Ban on Masks for Federal Agents

The state can require federal agents to display identification, the judge said. The Trump administration had asked the court to block both laws, which were designed to help identify federal agents.

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Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map

The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.

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California Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Block New Congressional Map

Republicans asked the justices to step in after a federal court rejected their claims that the state’s new congressional map violated the Constitution.

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A Conspicuous Gap May Undermine Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan

A historical review shows lawmakers without certain familial records went unchallenged as citizens when the 14th Amendment was adopted. The finding appeared to undercut the president’s claims on birthright citizenship.

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Conservative Project at Supreme Court Meets Trump’s Push to Oust Officials

President Trump has repeatedly ousted leaders of independent agencies despite federal laws meant to shield those regulators from politics.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship

The administration asked the justices to uphold an executive order ending birthright citizenship after lower courts ruled it violated the Constitution.

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