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DOJ Reverses Course, Appeals Trump's Unconstitutional Orders

3/7/2026

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DOJ Appeals Trump's Orders

The U.S. Department of Justice reversed the plan and will appeal rulings deeming President Donald Trump's orders unconstitutional.
The reversal came less than 24 hours after the DOJ signaled it would stop defending the orders.
Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block, and Susman Godfrey oppose the move, calling it an "unexplained about-face."
Federal judges previously ruled against the orders, and the appeals court has not yet responded to the filing.

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DOJ Challenges Deportation Ruling

The Department of Justice appeals Judge Brian Murphy's ruling blocking deportations by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
The DOJ says Murphy's order could disrupt thousands of removals and hinder diplomacy.
Murphy argues the deportees' lack of notice violates due process and questions third-country assurances.
The case may go to the Supreme Court, with the DOJ seeking swift appellate intervention.

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Historical Context

The 1982 Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe established that states cannot deny public education to undocumented children, reinforcing due process rights. This precedent is significant amid ongoing legal battles, such as Judge Brian Murphy's recent ruling against deportations under Trump’s orders, highlighting the tension between immigration enforcement and constitutional rights that could influence future immigration policies.

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DOJ Appeals Trump's Orders

The U.S. Department of Justice reversed the plan and will appeal rulings deeming President Donald Trump's orders unconstitutional.
The reversal came less than 24 hours after the DOJ signaled it would stop defending the orders.
Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block, and Susman Godfrey oppose the move, calling it an "unexplained about-face."
Federal judges previously ruled against the orders, and the appeals court has not yet responded to the filing.

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