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Wednesday, February 26

Judge continues to block Trump’s firing of federal watchdog

* A Washington, D.C. federal judge extended ([link removed]) the halt on President Donald Trump's attempted dismissal of watchdog agency head Hampton Dellinger. Dellinger’s agency has been working to reverse the unlawful dismissals of workers impacted by the mass firings of Trump and Elon Musk.

Federal judge denies Trump’s request to unblock birthright citizenship order

* A federal judge in Massachusetts rejected ([link removed]) Trump’s request to pause an injunction blocking his birthright citizenship executive order while the case is in the appeals process.

Trump continues to defy court orders

* A federal judge ruled ([link removed]) — for a second time — that Trump must comply with a court order blocking his administration from cutting off funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development. The Trump administration appealed the decision today.
* Just like Trump, constitutional sheriffs have expressed that they aren't beholden to any court, often escaping serious consequences when they defy the law. It's part of an effort to reshape the law to their own purposes, Democracy Docket contributor Jessica Pishko argued ([link removed]) in a new piece.

Senate committee considers Harmeet Dhillon to lead DOJ Civil Rights Division

* The Senate Judiciary Committee held ([link removed]) a confirmation hearing today for Harmeet Dhillon, who was nominated to lead the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, which is tasked with enforcing voting rights and anti-discrimination laws. Read here ([link removed]) to learn more about Dhillon's anti-voting record.

Arizona court dismisses right-wing group’s election administration lawsuit

* An Arizona judge dismissed ([link removed]) a lawsuit seeking to upend election policies in Yavapai County. The decision delivered a blow to a right-wing organization founded by Stephen Miller which brought the challenge.

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