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Supreme Court Halts Ruling on Immigration Judges' Speech Rights

12/6/2025

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Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily halted a Fourth Circuit ruling on immigration judges' speeches.
The case, brought by U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, concerns First Amendment rights.
The Fourth Circuit's decision, set to take effect December 10, was sent back for further fact-finding after Roberts requested responses.
Ramya Krishnan, a senior attorney, argues the Supreme Court should deny delaying the case to resolve judges' First Amendment claims.

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Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily halted a Fourth Circuit ruling on immigration judges' speeches.
The case, brought by U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, concerns First Amendment rights.
The Fourth Circuit's decision, set to take effect December 10, was sent back for further fact-finding after Roberts requested responses.
Ramya Krishnan, a senior attorney, argues the Supreme Court should deny delaying the case to resolve judges' First Amendment claims.