Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, considered one of the Court’s liberal voices, denied an emergency appeal from a Mexican family facing deportation, siding with the Trump administration.
The family, who fled cartel threats in Guerrero, Mexico in 2021, claimed they risk death if forced to return. Despite detailed evidence of cartel violence, immigration courts denied their asylum claim. Kagan declined to block their removal, choosing not to refer the case to the full Court.
Meanwhile, legal analyst Kerri Urbahn criticized Chief Judge James Boasberg’s handling of another deportation case, calling his actions “desperate” after the Supreme Court vacated his order. The case involved a deported MS-13 gang member whose return Boasberg demanded despite the Court ruling it belonged in Texas, not Washington, D.C.
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In a highly anticipated legal move, President Donald Trump has filed a powerhouse appeal to New York’s Appellate Division, challenging his conviction in the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case.The appeal comes after months of legal battles and millions in taxpayer dollars spent on prosecuting Trump over thirty-four felony charges related to “falsifying business records,” a case that legal experts from across the political spectrum have repeatedly criticized as weak and politically motivated.Now,
Trump is determined to turn the tables, calling Bragg’s case “the most politically charged prosecution in our Nation’s history.” The appeal, which spans an impressive 111 pages (some reports list it at 96 pages), blasts Bragg’s case as nothing more than “Radical Democrat Lawfare.”Trump’s legal team argues that the entire case, which centers on alleged hush-money payments to a former adult film star, is built on a flawed legal foundation.In the filing, Trump’s legal team insists that the charges should be dismissed, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity, federal and state constitutional protections, and established legal precedent. The appeal is a direct response to what Trump’s team describes as a politically motivated assault on the President.
“The Supreme Court’s historic decision on Immunity, the Federal and New York State Constitutions, and other established legal precedent mandate that this meritless hoax be immediately overturned and dismissed,” a spokesman for Trump’s legal team said in a statement to Fox News Digital.“President Trump will keep defeating Democrat weaponization at every turn as he focused on his singular mission to Make America Great Again.” The Manhattan DA’s case, which was launched over a year ago, hinges on the payments made during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to silence allegations from Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress.
The case, however, has been widely criticized as weak because such financial transactions—while controversial—are far from unusual in the corporate world.Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are commonly used in various industries to protect privacy and silence accusations, making it difficult for prosecutors to argue that Trump’s actions were criminal.Despite these facts, Bragg and his office pressed forward, framing the case as one of felony-level criminal conduct. The charges involve accusations that Trump falsified business records related to these payments, with Bragg asserting that the records were altered to conceal the true nature of the transactions.
In New York, falsifying business records is typically classified as a misdemeanor, but Bragg argued that the charges should be elevated to felonies because they allegedly were part of a broader crime, one that remains unspecified. The court, however, ruled that this approach was valid, leading to Trump’s conviction.Yet, even legal experts who are not aligned with Trump have voiced skepticism about the case. Many have pointed out that Bragg’s case fails to meet the legal threshold for felony charges and is built largely on speculative claims.It is rare for such corporate transactions to be elevated to felony offenses, and many legal analysts believe Bragg’s case is based on a broad and unsubstantiated interpretation of the law.
For Trump’s supporters, the charges are simply a tool to undermine his political influence and distract from his successes during his presidency.“Bragg’s case was shaky from the very beginning,” said Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), who has been a vocal critic of the prosecution. “This is about weaponizing the justice system to target a political opponent.These payments are not inherently illegal. They happen in corporate America every day.” Tenney’s comments reflect widespread Republican sentiment that the charges against Trump are politically motivated, an extension of the larger effort by Democrats to weaken his influence and prevent his return to power.
The public perception of the case has been deeply divided along partisan lines. On one hand, Democrats have championed Bragg’s prosecution, viewing it as a much-needed accountability measure for a President who they believe skirted the law during his time in office.On the other hand, Republicans argue that the case is an abuse of power, part of a broader pattern of weaponized justice aimed at undermining political opponents.Trump’s legal battle is far from isolated. For years, the President has been at the center of numerous legal challenges—many of which critics claim were designed to prevent him from regaining power.From the Russia investigation to the impeachments, Trump has faced an ongoing onslaught of legal issues, each of which has been marked by partisan divisions and accusations of political warfare.The Arctic Frost investigation, a precursor to the current investigations into Trump’s alleged actions during the 2020 election, has been heavily criticized for its overreach.Meanwhile, the legal challenges related to the 2020 election, spearheaded by Special Counsel Jack Smith, have raised questions about the fairness and impartiality of the legal system.
For many Republicans, these investigations and prosecutions represent an all-out effort by the political establishment to use the justice system as a tool to defeat a political rival.While Democrats claim that these investigations are necessary to preserve the rule of law and protect American democracy, conservatives argue that they are simply another form of political attack designed to discredit and destroy Trump.
“The Democrats have weaponized the justice system at every turn,” said one Republican strategist. “From the Russia probe to impeachment, to the constant attacks on his businesses and campaign, it’s clear that the goal was never about justice—it was about stopping him from running again. And now, they’re trying to do the same thing with these baseless charges in New York.”In the wake of Trump’s legal challenges, the response from his supporters has been one of defiance.
“This is an abuse of power,” said a Trump supporter outside the courthouse. “The Democrats are afraid of him because they know that he represents everything they stand against. They will stop at nothing to take him down.”Despite the backlash, Trump’s legal team remains confident that they will ultimately prevail. The appeal filed by Trump’s lawyers is a direct challenge to the legality and fairness of the case against him.With the eyes of the nation—and the world—on this high-stakes legal battle, the outcome could have far-reaching consequences not only for Trump but also for the broader question of how political prosecutions are handled in the United States.As the case progresses, one thing is clear: Trump’s fight against what he describes as “Radical Democrat Lawfare” is far from over. His legal team is pushing back on every front, challenging the evidence, the procedures, and the very foundations of the case brought against him.Whether or not they will succeed in overturning his conviction remains to be seen, but the larger political implications of this case continue to unfold.For Trump, this is not just a legal battle—it is a fight for his political survival. The stakes are high, and the outcome will have a lasting impact on the future of American politics.
As the appeal moves forward, the political climate surrounding Trump remains as charged as ever, with both his supporters and detractors bracing for what comes next in this unprecedented and high-profile legal fight.
ormer President Barack Obama weighed in shortly after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist group Turning Point USA.
It appeared that Obama attempted to downplay the severity of the situation after someone fatally shot Kirk while he was speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
“We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children,” Obama tweeted.
The FBI said it is working with state and local police “to fully investigate and seek justice in the fatal shooting” of Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist group Turning Point USA, at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
The FBI sought the public’s help in identifying the person responsible, asking anyone with information, images, or videos related to the crime to submit it to the police.
FBI Director Kash Patel said earlier that the agency “stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation.”
Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason called the shooting a “targeted attack,” and said the scene is a “very large area.”
Mason said the “only information” they have on the possible shooter was taken from CCTV on campus, and that the person was dressed in all dark clothing. The shot was fired on campus from a “longer distance,” potentially from a roof, he said.
Separately, authorities said they are also looking at security camera video depicting someone dressed in all dark clothing and that “the shooter is believed to have fired from the roof of a building down to the location of the public event in the student courtyard,” according to a statement from law enforcement officials last night.
In a video posted to social media, Trump said, “It’s a long past time for all Americans and the media to confront the fact that violence and murder are the tragic consequence of demonizing those with whom you disagree.”
“For years, those on the radical Left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals,” he added. “This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today, and it must stop right now.”
Kirk, who was 31 and had two kids, was thought to be a close friend of Trump and a powerful figure in the conservative youth movement.
At 18, he started the conservative group Turning Point USA in 2012. In the 2024 elections, he was credited with getting a lot of young voters to favor Trump.
He was shot with one bullet at an outdoor gathering on the university’s Orem campus shortly after noon. They took Kirk to the hospital, but he died later.
Support and calls for prayers poured in across social media, including from President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form,” Newsom tweeted.
The shooting occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m., according to a statement made by Ellen Treanor, Associate Vice President, Strategic Communication Management at Utah Valley University, to Fox News.
In a statement on X, Vice President J.D. Vance wrote: “Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.”
Utah Senator Mike Lee posted to X shortly after news of the shooting broke, writing, “I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wrote: “Prayers for Charlie Kirk. An incredible Christian, American, and human being. May the healing hand of Jesus Christ be upon him.”