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Judge Brian Murphy (D. Mass.) on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order that barred government defendants from implementing a new policy limiting the portion of Defense Department funds that higher education institutions could receive for the reimbursement of “indirect costs.” Judge Murphy set a hearing on the motion for July 2. (Order.)
President Trump plans to extend the deadline for 90 days for TikTok’s required separation from ByteDance to avoid a ban in the United States. The current deadline is tomorrow. (NYT.)
Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith discussed the domestic and international law underlying U.S. engagement in Iran and how the White House generally consults with Congress around military activity. (Executive Functions.)
Jeffrey Toobin assessed the Trump administration’s strategy of punishing enemies through investigations. (NYT.)
Adam Grogg and John Lewis analyzed the Trump administration’s circumvention of administrative requirements in operationalizing its deregulatory agenda. (Just Security.)
Pending Emergency Order Applications Involving the U.S. Government in the Supreme Court
McMahon v. State of New York: Government filed application on June 6 to stay district court preliminary injunction that barred the government from taking actions to dismantle the Department of Education. Plaintiffs filed responses to application on June 13. Government filed reply on June 16.
Trump v. American Federation of Government Employees: Government filed application on June 2 to stay district court universal injunction that blocked the government from implementing Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to implement reductions-in-force. Plaintiffs filed response on June 9. Government filed reply on June 10.
Department of Homeland Security v. D.V.D.: Government filed application on May 27 to stay district court universal injunction that barred the government from deporting individuals to third countries without providing appropriate process. Plaintiffs filed response on June 4. Government filed reply on June 5.
Trump v. Washington: Government filed application on March 13 to stay district court universal injunction against enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. Plaintiffs filed responses on April 4. Government filed reply on April 7. Supreme Court heard oral argument on May 15.
Trump v. New Jersey: Government filed application on March 13 to stay district court universal injunction against enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. Plaintiffs filed response on April 4. Government filed reply on April 7. Supreme Court heard oral argument on May 15.
Trump v. CASA: Government filed application on March 13 to stay district court universal injunction against enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. Plaintiffs filed response on April 4. Government filed reply on April 7. Supreme Court heard oral argument on May 15.