Now McConnell, sitting since 2019 as chief judge of the U.S. District Court, is at the center of a high-stakes legal battle between Democratic states and President Donald Trump’s administration over a ...

Rhode Island leaders say Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. is well-equipped to handle the pressure that comes with ruling ...

A federal judge in Rhode Island reaffirmed Wednesday his order halting the Trump administration’s funding freeze.

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can continue efforts to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York City.

A judge ruled that Trump can pause spending if lawful but denied the Department of Justice's request to withhold FEMA funds.

As we recently outlined, on January 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that blocks the ...

A federal appeals court on Tuesday declined to temporarily block a lower court’s orders directing the Trump administration to ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday refused to immediately halt a judge’s order requiring the Trump ...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday lost the latest round in a court battle over his administration's bid to freeze ...

Nancy Gertner says recent court orders suggest there's "nothing remotely legitimate" about the president's actions in these ...