Key Takeaways
- A Ninth Circuit Court ruling permits President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Portland.
- White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett forecasts an end to the current government shutdown this week.
- Jim Comey has filed motions to dismiss charges, citing vindictive prosecution and an unlawful appointment.
- The Supreme Court will review a federal law prohibiting drug addicts from possessing firearms.
- Lindsey Halligan allegedly shared grand jury information via Signal messages with a Lawfare writer.
Deep Dive
- Jim Comey filed motions to dismiss charges, alleging vindictive and selective prosecution.
- His legal team challenges Lindsey Halligan's appointment as interim U.S. attorney as unlawful.
- Comey's motion referenced past statements made by Jeff Sessions concerning the prosecution.
- A judge denied the government's motion for an expedited review of filter team findings.
- Demolition of the White House East Wing has commenced for a new ballroom.
- The $250 million project was previously claimed by Trump not to interfere with the existing structure.
- A White House official confirmed the demolition, noting the East Wing has undergone prior changes.
- A three-judge panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Trump can deploy the National Guard to Portland.
- The decision by two Trump appointees cites violence near immigration facilities to enforce federal law.
- Dissenting Judge Susan Graeber criticized the ruling as "absurd" and political theater.
- The ruling allows military deployment into cities despite objections from state and local leaders.
- A federal judge in Chicago permitted the deposition of Border Patrol Czar Gregory Bovino.
- The deposition is part of a lawsuit regarding the treatment of protesters.
- Judge Sarah Ellis limited questioning to federal officers' enforcement and potential constitutional rights violations.
- Bovino will be questioned regarding an incident where Reverend David Black was shot with a pepper ball.
- Former ICE Field Director Russell Haught and Border Patrol Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Daniel Parra will also be deposed.
- The Supreme Court will review a federal law prohibiting drug addicts and unlawful users from possessing firearms.
- This is the same law under which Hunter Biden was convicted.
- The case involves Ali Khomeini, charged after a pistol was found with marijuana and cocaine.
- The 2022 Bruin ruling created uncertainty, leading lower courts to differ on historical precedents for gun regulations.
- The administration argues the law is a modern analog to historical restrictions on habitual drunkards.
- A "Trans Benefit Spooky Shop and Show" event is scheduled for October 25th in DeKalb, Illinois.
- The event is organized by the DeKalb Mutual Aid Organization.
- It aims to benefit the local trans community.