Costco sues Trump administration to pause tariffs, refund payments

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to procure 20 armoured Senator vehicles from the Canadian firm Roshel, with an estimated order value of approximately $10 million. These vehicles are designed to withstand bullets and bomb blasts, highlighting a focus on enhancing security measures amid ongoing concerns related to safety and protection.

The Trump administration has threatened to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding to several Democratic-led states unless they comply with federal requests for recipient data, including sensitive information like immigration status and social security numbers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that funding could be blocked as early as next week if states do not cooperate.

A family in Colombia has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike on September 15. This marks the first formal complaint regarding the Trump administration's airstrikes targeting suspected drug boats, which the administration claims are legally justified under a new interpretation of law.

Girlguiding has announced that trans girls will no longer be allowed to join the organization, a decision influenced by a recent ruling from the UK Supreme Court which clarified that 'sex' in equality law refers to biological sex. This change marks a significant shift in the organization's policy regarding inclusivity for transgender individuals.

Costco has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking a refund for tariffs paid on imported goods, coinciding with an upcoming Supreme Court decision regarding the legality of these tariffs. The retailer argues that the tariffs should be paused until the Court makes its ruling.

Costco has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was an overreach of executive authority. The retailer seeks a refund for duties paid if the tariffs are deemed unconstitutional by the courts.

The Trump administration has paused all asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for Afghan nationals following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., which critically injured two members of the National Guard. This decision has left many asylum seekers, including those from Afghanistan, in a state of uncertainty regarding their immigration status and future in the U.S.

Costco has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to secure refunds for tariffs if the Supreme Court rules against former President Trump's authority to impose such tariffs. This legal action comes as the retailer faces a December 15 deadline that could impact the recovery of duties paid on imported goods.