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In a HUGE ruling, the DC Appellate court said President Trump does not have the legal authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs or even the so-called “reciprocal tariffs.” The ruling upholds the same ruling issued by the Court of International Trade earlier this year. In a 7-4 ruling, the majority of the court said tariffs are a tax and the US Constitution says the only branch of government allowed to impose taxes is the legislative branch. NOT the executive branch. Trump has already blasted the ruling and has vowed he will appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court says the tariffs will be allowed to stay in place while Trump goes through the appeals process. #tariffs #presidenttrump

Alina Habba resigned as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey after an appellate panel last week upheld a federal court's ruling disqualifying her from the position. That ruling said that Habba's appointment violated a statute specifically governing vacancies in U.S. attorney positions and that the attorney general could not circumvent the statute, either under the more general Federal Vacancies Reform Act or by designating Habba a "special attorney" under a third statutory provision. Click the link in our bio to read more. #news #politics

Why do high-profile defendants keep asking for Alexandra Shapiro? With multiple wins in the Second Circuit, she’s one of the most respected appellate lawyers in the game — and she’s only called in when the stakes are highest. #charlierose

A panel of judges in the appellate court in the District of Columbia expressed mixed concerns Monday during oral arguments over a lawsuit involving President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. DETAILS: https://trib.al/UoY6V4m #judge #trump #alien #immigration

The Supreme Court has once again exposed the @ECISVEEP’s overreach. In a significant order, the Court has directed the constitution of Appellate Tribunals, comprising former judges of the Calcutta High Court, to hear appeals of legitimate voters whose names have been deleted. This is a decisive step toward restoring accountability and protecting constitutional rights. This victory belongs to Maa-Mati-Manush. Shri @abhishekaitc thanked the people of Bengal for standing united and made it clear, the struggle will continue until every rightful voter is protected and every injustice is corrected.

In a startling misuse of AI in NY courtroom,a man representing himself in an employment dispute before the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division left judges stunned by using an AI-generated avatar to speak on his behalf without informing the court. Confusion erupted when a judge asked if the figure onscreen was his lawyer, to which he admitted, “I generated that this is not a real person.” The court had only approved him to represent himself. Displeased by the deception, Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels abruptly halted the hearing, stating, “I don’t appreciate being misled. Shut that off." #AI #ViralVideo #ETNow #ETNowNews

WATCH: Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Sue Mae Ting leads the High Court's press briefing in Baguio City on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Matters include a case involving a former appellate justice and scams targeting the judiciary. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) says there is no reason to suspend the proclamation of Mamamayang Liberal party-list first nominee Leila de Lima despite the appellate court’s overturning of her drug case acquittal.

A Louisiana appeals court strongly rebuked New Orleans Coroner Dwight McKenna, using his own words against him to uphold a lower court’s ruling from March that his office engaged in “reckless and outrageous misconduct.” Not only did the appellate judges agree that McKenna’s office was liable for cremating a man’s remains without notifying his family, but they also awarded the family five times more money for their pain and suffering, @davidhammerwwl reports. Get the full story at the link in our bio.

Last night was a special and epic evening as I joined my bros, friends and fellow advocates at the screening of ‘SingSing’ hosted by the incredible team at the Center for Appellate Litigation’s YEARS program. Barbara, Allison and Maddie, you’re the best! It was truly inspiring to see my brother Gerald “Prince” Miller there - a man who spent 34 long years incarcerated before finding his way home. Welcome back, Prince @geraldprincemiller . I know the road hasn’t been easy, but your presence here is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. You have so much to offer our community, and I’m honored to stand beside you as we work to transform a system that has for too long failed our people. I’m grateful to @gaardsars Peter Sarsgaard and @mgyllenhaal Maggie Gyllenhaal for using their platform to shed light on the urgent need for juvenile justice reform. The YEARS program is doing vital work to ensure our young people receive the second chances they deserve. If you believe, as I do, that rehabilitation and redemption are possible, I encourage you to visit the YEARS program website http://www.givebutter.com/09DyTu and find ways to get involved or lend your support. Together, we can build a more just, equitable and compassionate society for all. #clarencemaclin #geraldprincemiller #singsingmovie #endmassincarceration #redemptionrevolution @rashadglobal @dsj756 @divine_g47

Become a civil rights warrior today! The Civil Rights Division is seeking trial attorneys, prosecutors, appellate lawyers, and more to defend the rights of all Americans in court. Apply now: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/850137300

Here's the script: Democrat-friendly judge rules against Trump, Democrats celebrate, then appellate court reverses, and Democrats are silent.