Supreme Court Sides With Trump Admin With Unanimous Ruling

The Supreme Court of the United States handed the Trump administration a legal victory this week by throwing out a federal appeals court ruling that had revived a dispute over public speaking restrictions for immigration judges.

In an unsigned order, the justices reversed a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

They reinstated a lower-court ruling dismissing a lawsuit filed by the National Association of Immigration Judges.

The case centered on a Justice Department policy requiring immigration judges to obtain approval before participating in certain public speaking engagements deemed “official” in nature.

The policy requires immigration judges to obtain approval before participating in “official” speaking engagements, including presentations at immigration conferences or pro bono legal training events.