The preliminary injunction granted by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston covers 21 federal agencies and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency and prevents them from implementing reductions-in-force, placing employees on administrative leave and proceeding with job cuts that are already in motion.

The ruling said the president is trying “to chill legal representation the administration doesn’t like” by punishing lawyers and law firms.

U.S. Judge Susan Illston’s preliminary injunction prevents the administration from carrying out reorganizations and staff reductions at multiple agencies.

Courts are serving as a rare check on President Trump, but judicial orders to unwind his actions can be easier said than done.

Washington County Circuit Judge Oscar Garcia ruled Tuesday he has broad discretion over the sentencing of cold case killer Robert Atrops — but the decision means the justice system won’t close the book on the 37-year-old homicide for a little longer.

A federal judge has ruled that U.S. officials must retain custody and control of migrants apparently removed to South Sudan in case he orders their removals were unlawful.