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Twists in the Trump Administration's deportations to El Salvador

Both the Supreme Court and the Trump Administration have reversed course a bit on deportation and due process issues challenged in court.

Aug 1 •

Joshua Tauberer

July 2025

Updates on White House Actions on FEMA, federal spending, accreditation, and more

Six months into this presidential term, here are a few updates on issues we’ve covered so far.

Jul 29 •

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Who is making decisions in the Trump Administration?

Unofficial “deciders” wield considerable power and shield the Administration from accountability.

Jul 24 •

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Trump's tariffs are unlawful: How the "nondelegation doctrine" limits Congress

President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement worldwide tariffs is unlawful because Congress didn’t first set…

Jul 7 •

Executive Orders and Actions on Health Care

The Trump Administration seeks to speed up FDA reviews, lower drug prices, and increase domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing, amid vaccine denial and…

Jul 2 •

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June 2025

Bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities without authorization from Congress: It’s not unprecedented and the law is unclear

President Trump ordered the bombing of several nuclear facilities in Iran on June 21.

Jun 26 •

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The law President Trump used to deploy the National Guard, and what might happen next

The National Guard and Marines deploy to Los Angeles, but their role is limited – for now.

Jun 10 •

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Five more ways to track litigation against the Trump Administration

These other websites are comprehensively tracking lawsuits challenging Trump Administration actions.

Jun 8 •

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Venezuelans lose protected immigrant status after two Supreme Court decisions

The Supreme Court sided with the Trump Administration in removing protected status for hundreds of thousands of otherwise-unauthorized Venezuelan…

Jun 4 •

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May 2025

Four more ways to track President Trump's executive orders

More than 150 executive orders have been signed by President Trump since he took office.

May 31 •

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House passes 1,100-page spending and tax bill, raising debt by up to $4 trillion

This is the “reconciliation” bill, the first signature legislation moved by Republicans in Congress and President Trump. It goes to the Senate next.

May 24 •

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Joshua Tauberer

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Read the Supreme Court rulings on due process for immigrants — before the White House ignores it again

The Supreme Court ruled in recent cases that anyone can have their day in court before being deported. The precedent was set in 1903. Yesterday the…

May 21 •

Joshua Tauberer

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