Judge Patti B. Saris

Rule Changes

Presiding over New England class action; First Circuit upheld her ruling in July 2026

Eight federal appeals courts have rejected the Trump administration's policy of holding immigrants without bond hearings. The Supreme Court agreed on October 1 to hear the administration's appeal, with arguments in the term that begins October 5.

Updated 3 days ago

Rule Changes

Ruled Trump’s broad halt on new wind approvals unlawful

Courts have now ordered the freeze lifted three times: in December, April and August. The standoff drags on anyway — the Justice Department says 110 wind projects still haven't heard from the Pentagon since a judge ordered reviews to resume, and senators accuse Interior of demanding paperwork the courts barred.

Updated 7 days ago