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Melissa Quinn

Reporter · US

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Melissa Quinn

    Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle and restores him as U.S. attorney (opens the original)

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    Washington — A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Trump's firing of Roger Rogoff from his post as the top federal prosecutor in Seattle, finding the president cannot unilaterally remove a U.S. attorney who has been tapped to the post by a district court. U.S. District Judge Stanley Bastian delivered his decision from the bench at the end of a hearing, during which he agreed to grant Rogoff's request to reinstate him until the Senate confirms a replacement. Mr. Trump nominated Simon Pete

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Melissa Quinn

    Supreme Court to hear dispute over Trump's mandatory detention policy - AOL (opens the original)

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    Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will consider whether the Trump administration can detain tens of thousands of immigrants during their removal proceedings without access to bond hearings. At the center of the case, known as Rhoney v. Barbosa da Cunha, is the administration's mandatory detention policy, which targets all immigrants in the United States illegally, including those who have lived in the country for years. The question of whether the policy is lawful has divided fe

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Melissa Quinn

    Supreme Court to hear dispute over Trump's mandatory detention policy (opens the original)

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    Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will consider whether the Trump administration can detain tens of thousands of immigrants during their removal proceedings without access to bond hearings. At the center of the case, known as Rhoney v. Barbosa da Cunha, is the administration's mandatory detention policy, which targets all immigrants in the United States illegally, including those who have lived in the country for years. The question of whether the policy is lawful has divided fe

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Melissa Quinn

    Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing (opens the original)

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    Grassley delivered closing remarks about Smith's investigations into Mr. Trump and said his own probe showed the cases were infected with "defects, failures and political motives." "His own words and that of his staff have told the tale of rampant wrongdoing and political conduct," he said. Grassley said his investigation will continue. When asked by GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina if he wishes he did anything differently during his time as special counsel, Smith said that his limited pub

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Melissa Quinn

    Alito recuses from major climate change case to be decided by the Supreme Court (opens the original)

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    Washington — Justice Samuel Alito will no longer participate in a major climate change case involving two large energy companies, according to a letter from the Supreme Court that was sent Monday. The one-line letter signed by Scott Harris, the Supreme Court's clerk, and sent to the lawyers involved in the dispute states that Alito "has determined that he will not continue to participate in this case." No reason for Alito's decision to sit out was provided, but it is likely because the justice h

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