Tag: Law

President Donald Trump's team plans to use a database of crimes committed by people who entered the country illegally as a roster for facilitating deportations, according to the head of the Department of Homeland Security. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Kelly: Crime database will speed deportations

Joel Gehrke · February 7, 2017 9:45 pm

How Gorsuch discusses Trump's immigration ban could have an impact on the judge's chances of confirmation. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Immigration war sets up titanic battle over Gorsuch

Ryan Lovelace · February 7, 2017 9:27 pm

Much of the public discussion of the Washington State lawsuit has focused on constitutional rights and the debate over whether Trump's order is a "Muslim ban." But Washington State has motives of its own in pursuing the case. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: The challenge to Trump’s order? It’s a lot about money

Byron York · February 7, 2017 9:13 pm

Trump ‘confident’ 9th Circuit will give go ahead on his immigration ban

Gabby Morrongiello · February 7, 2017 8:38 pm

When it comes to civil forfeiture, federalism matters. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Trump’s joke about civil forfeiture; or, why federalism matters

David Freddoso · February 7, 2017 8:18 pm

After their meeting, the sheriffs said they are seeking Sessions' support once he becomes attorney general. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

California sheriffs back Sessions’ stance on immigration

Susan Crabtree · February 7, 2017 7:42 pm

Tonight’s immigration ban showdown: How the case breaks down

Gabby Morrongiello · February 7, 2017 6:50 pm

Melania Trump settles lawsuit against Maryland blogger

Meghana Kurup · February 7, 2017 6:48 pm

Libel law is no joke. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Melania’s first court win is a warning shot to journalists with dodgy info

David Freddoso · February 7, 2017 6:23 pm

All of Trump's nominees so far have been confirmed, and Sessions' confirmation is expected to follow. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate advances Sessions’ nomination, sets up Wednesday vote

Kelly Cohen · February 7, 2017 5:52 pm

A Texas sheriff told Trump he was frustrated by a state senator's efforts to reform civil asset forfeiture. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump on Texas state lawmaker: ‘We’ll destroy his career’

Kyle Feldscher · February 7, 2017 5:50 pm

—œAnd of course, in their courtrooms, they're protected by people like me," he said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kelly criticizes judge’s ‘academic’ ruling against immigration order

Joel Gehrke · February 7, 2017 5:19 pm