Cheryl Miller, based in Sacramento, covers the state legislature and emerging industries, including autonomous vehicles and marijuana. She authors the weekly cannabis newsletter Higher Law. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @CapitalAccounts
February 06, 2025 | The Recorder
Judge Accuses Trump of Constitutional End Run, Blocks Citizenship Order"It has become ever more apparent that, to our president, the rule of law is but an impediment to his policy goals," Senior U.S. District Judge John Coughenour said in issuing a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
By Cheryl Miller
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February 03, 2025 | The Recorder
Second Judge Blocks Trump Federal Funding FreezeTwo hours after U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan issued a temporary restraining order, California lawmakers approved a $50 million package to fund legal challenges against the Trump administration. "We do not trust President Donald Trump," said Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Hollister.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 31, 2025 | The Recorder
Judge Grants TRO Blocking Federal Funding Freeze"The Executive Branch has a duty to align federal spending and action with the will of the people as expressed through congressional appropriations, not through 'presidential priorities,'" U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. of Rhode Island wrote in his temporary restraining order.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 30, 2025 | The Recorder
Judge Recommends Disbarment for Attorney Who Plotted to Hack Judge's Email, PhoneTarzana attorney Michael Libman maintained he did nothing wrong in a utility litigation scandal and complained that he was been "scapegoated and railroaded."
By Cheryl Miller
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January 29, 2025 | The Recorder
Alameda Judge Ursula Jones Dickson Chosen as District AttorneyA former deputy district attorney, Jones Dickson fills the vacancy created when Alameda County voters recalled Pamela Price in November.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 29, 2025 | The Recorder
Judge in AGs' Suit Set to Block 'Chaotic' Trump Funding FreezeU.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the Trump administration appeared to still be pursuing the "pause" on federal grants even though the Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memo authorizing the freeze.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 28, 2025 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Federal Judge Pauses Trump Funding Freeze as Democratic AGs Launch Defensive Measure“This is a full assault on Connecticut families—an unprecedented and blatantly lawless attack on every corner and level of our government and economy," said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.
By Cheryl Miller and Michael Marciano
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January 28, 2025 | The Recorder
Federal Judge Pauses Trump Funding Freeze as Democratic AGs Plan Suit"This is a level of chaos I have never seen in my career," said Salena Copeland, executive director of the Legal Aid Association of Califonia.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 27, 2025 | The Recorder
Bill Would Allow Californians to Sue Big Oil for Climate-Linked Wildfires, FloodsA Western States Petroleum Association executive accused the bill's author of trying to score political points in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.
By Cheryl Miller
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January 23, 2025 | The Recorder
'Where Were the Lawyers?' Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship OrderIn issuing a temporary restraining order, U.S. District Senior Judge John Coughenour questioned the legal work that went into what he called a "blatantly unconstitutional" executive order restricting who qualifies as a U.S. citizen.
By Cheryl Miller
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