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John Roberts Halts Court Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Speech Limits Case

John Roberts Halts Court Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Speech Limits Case

Summary

Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily stopped a lower court's decision in a case involving immigration judges’ speech rules. The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court for emergency action to halt a federal appeals court ruling. Responses related to the case are due by December 10.

Key Facts

  • Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary hold on a lower court decision.
  • The case is about immigration judges needing permission before giving official speeches.
  • President Donald Trump's administration requested emergency relief from the Supreme Court.
  • U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked for the lower court's ruling to be blocked.
  • The ruling was originally made by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
  • Chief Justice Roberts ordered responses for the case to be submitted by December 10.

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