Courts & Law
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Courts & LawJudicial Watch Sues CIA for Fauci COVID-19 Origins Records
Oct 1, 2026
Judicial Watch has sued the CIA for records of Dr. Anthony Fauci's communications on COVID-19 origins, citing concerns over expert selection and intelligence analysis.
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Courts & LawDOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Minnesota Judges Over Media Comments on Deportations
Oct 1, 2026
The Justice Department accused several Minnesota federal judges of violating ethics rules by discussing ongoing ICE deportation cases with The New York Times.
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Courts & LawHouse Report Alleges Environmental Law Institute Sought to Influence Judges on Climate Cases
Oct 1, 2026
A House Judiciary Committee report claims the Environmental Law Institute's Climate Judiciary Project sought to sway judges on climate litigation, raising concerns.
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Courts & LawLouisiana, Alabama, Arkansas Sue Blue States Over Abortion Pill Shield Laws
Oct 1, 2026
Three Republican-led states are asking the Supreme Court to block California, New York, and Massachusetts from shielding abortion pill providers from prosecution.
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Courts & LawKansas League of Women Voters Faces Inquiry Over $5 Gift Card Voter Registration Offer
Oct 1, 2026
A Kansas League of Women Voters chapter is under investigation after offering $5 Starbucks gift cards for voter registration, raising questions about federal election law.
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Courts & LawDearborn Lawsuit Alleges Religious Discrimination by City Officials
Oct 1, 2026
A lawsuit filed by the American Freedom Law Center accuses Dearborn, Michigan officials of favoring Islam and discriminating against Christians and Jews, raising.
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Courts & LawSen. Blackburn Sues Jack Smith Over Seizure of Phone Records in Arctic Frost Probe
Sep 30, 2026
Sen. Marsha Blackburn filed suit against former special counsel Jack Smith, alleging unlawful seizure of her phone records and challenging his appointment.
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Courts & LawSenate Republicans Accuse Jack Smith of Political Motive in Trump Probe
Sep 30, 2026
Senate Republicans pressed former special counsel Jack Smith over his Trump investigations, alleging political motives and scrutinizing his handling of donor and media records.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Suncor v. Boulder, Weighing State Power in Climate Lawsuits
Sep 30, 2026
The Supreme Court will hear *Suncor v. Boulder*, a case that could determine whether states can sue energy companies over climate change impacts.
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Courts & LawUniversity of Washington Settles With Professor Over Censorship of Mock Land Acknowledgment
Sep 29, 2026
The University of Washington agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a First Amendment lawsuit after a professor was censored for a mock land acknowledgment in his syllabus.
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Courts & LawJack Smith Obtained Nearly 5,000 Checks From Trump Donors, Senate Whistleblower Disclosures Reveal
Sep 29, 2026
Special Counsel Jack Smith seized nearly 5,000 donor checks to Donald Trump, raising concerns about privacy and investigative overreach, according to Senate disclosures.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Lifts Injunction on Trump’s Third-Country Deportation Policy
Sep 29, 2026
The Supreme Court paused a lower court’s block on Trump’s third-country deportations, allowing the policy to proceed as justices prepare to hear the case.
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Courts & LawFeds Charge Two Noncitizens With Illegal Voting After New Jersey Voter Roll Audit
Sep 28, 2026
Federal authorities charged two noncitizens with illegally voting in New Jersey, following revelations that 6,600 noncitizens were registered due to a software error.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Major Gun Rights, Voting, and Jury Cases
Sep 28, 2026
The Supreme Court is set to decide on gun bans, voter registration, and jury size, with rulings expected to impact national legal standards.
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Courts & LawFauci Diaries Reveal Alarm Over Army Ebola Aerosol Study, Senate Probe Finds
Sep 28, 2026
Senate investigators obtained Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries showing concern over a U.S. Army Ebola experiment and calls for more oversight of risky research.
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Courts & LawKansas AG Orders League of Women Voters to Halt Gift Card Voter Registration Incentives
Sep 28, 2026
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has ordered the League of Women Voters to stop offering gift cards to students for voter registration, citing violations of state.
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Courts & LawCalifornia Supreme Court Halts Riverside Sheriff’s Ballot Seizure, Affirms Attorney General’s Authority
Sep 27, 2026
The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return seized ballots and paused his election probe, affirming the attorney general’s.
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Courts & LawFacebook Found Liable for 43 Million Privacy Violations by New Mexico Jury
Sep 26, 2026
A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law, with penalties yet to be determined by the judge.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Blocks Missouri’s GOP-Backed Congressional Map for 2026 Election
Sep 26, 2026
The Supreme Court barred Missouri from using a new GOP-backed congressional map for the 2026 midterms, ordering the state to use its previous map.
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Courts & LawDOJ Asks Supreme Court to Halt Judge’s Block on Third-Country Deportations
Sep 25, 2026
The Justice Department has requested the Supreme Court to pause a lower court order blocking third-country deportations, escalating a legal standoff over immigration enforcement.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Reinstates DHS Voter Verification Program
Sep 25, 2026
The Supreme Court paused a lower court order blocking a DHS program used to verify citizenship on voter rolls, impacting election integrity efforts nationwide.
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Courts & LawGeorgia House Candidate Faces Scrutiny Over Voting in Two States
Sep 25, 2026
Democrat David Dillie, running for Georgia House District 161, is under investigation after records show he voted in both Georgia and Nevada primaries this year.
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Courts & LawDOJ Charges Four Noncitizens With Illegal Voting in Pennsylvania
Sep 25, 2026
Federal prosecutors charged four noncitizens, including two people in the country illegally, with illegal voting in Pennsylvania, raising concerns about election integrity.
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Courts & LawPro-Life Group Threatens FDA Lawsuit Over Abortion Pill Waste, Citing Endangered Species Act
Sep 24, 2026
Students for Life of America has notified the FDA of its intent to sue, alleging mifepristone waste threatens endangered species and violates federal law.
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Courts & LawAppeals Court Reinstates Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Registration Law
Sep 24, 2026
A federal appeals court restored Ohio's requirement for proof of citizenship to register to vote, impacting election rules ahead of early voting.
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Courts & LawFederal Appeals Court Allows Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law for Midterms
Sep 24, 2026
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has permitted Ohio to enforce its proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Temporarily Restores White House Access for Three News Outlets
Sep 24, 2026
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate White House access for CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, citing vague national security claims.
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Courts & LawHouse Report: Jack Smith’s Team Knew Congressional Subpoenas Risked Violating Constitution
Sep 23, 2026
A House report alleges Jack Smith’s team knowingly subpoenaed Republican lawmakers’ records despite constitutional concerns, raising separation of powers questions.
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Courts & LawDOJ Officials Approved Subpoenas for GOP Lawmakers’ Phone Records, House Report Says
Sep 23, 2026
A House report alleges Biden administration DOJ officials approved subpoenas for Republican lawmakers’ phone records, raising concerns over separation of powers.
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Courts & LawHouse Judiciary Releases New Details on Seizure of Rep. Scott Perry’s Phone
Sep 23, 2026
Interview transcripts reveal how Jack Smith’s team handled the 2022 seizure of Rep. Scott Perry’s phone, raising questions about DOJ procedures and congressional protections.
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Courts & LawAlbuquerque Social Worker Sues Over School Gender Identity Policy
Sep 22, 2026
A New Mexico social worker is challenging a school district policy requiring staff to withhold students' gender identities from parents, citing constitutional rights.
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Courts & LawFederal Authorities Report 160 Election Fraud Arrests, Thousands of New Investigations
Sep 22, 2026
Federal officials have made 160 election fraud arrests since late 2025, with thousands of new investigations underway and a focus on noncitizen voting cases.
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Courts & Law8th Circuit Orders Missouri to Use GOP-Drawn Congressional Map for 2026 Midterms
Sep 22, 2026
A federal appeals court ordered Missouri to use a Republican-backed congressional map for the 2026 midterms, overriding a state court and intensifying the redistricting fight.
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Courts & LawWatchdog Releases FBI Photos, Citing Double Standard in Biden, Trump Document Probes
Sep 21, 2026
A watchdog group released FBI photos from Biden’s document search, alleging the DOJ treated him more leniently than Trump in similar investigations.
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Courts & LawFBI Agent Cited Wikipedia in Push for Trump Probe, Senate Documents Show
Sep 21, 2026
Senate documents reveal an FBI agent cited Wikipedia to support a Trump investigation, raising concerns about FBI practices as oversight intensifies.
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Courts & LawTexas Abortion Law Faces Scrutiny After Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over High-Risk Pregnancy
Sep 20, 2026
A wrongful death lawsuit blames Texas' abortion restrictions for a San Antonio woman's death, intensifying debate over medical care and legal clarity.
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Courts & LawBiden-Era Reports Reveal Kennedy Center Safety Hazards as Trump Moves for Major Repairs
Sep 20, 2026
Inspections from the Biden administration found serious safety and structural issues at the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to push for a two-year closure and overhaul.
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Courts & LawIdaho School District Settles Lawsuit Over Bathroom Law, Pays $34,000 to Student
Sep 19, 2026
A Boise school district will pay $34,000 to settle a lawsuit after a female student encountered a male student in a girls’ bathroom, marking a first test of Idaho’s.
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Courts & LawNew York Governor Pardons Felon, Halting Immigration Test Case
Sep 19, 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pardon of a Dominican national convicted of assault has disrupted a potential Supreme Court test on bond hearings for immigrants facing deportation.
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Courts & LawDOJ Declares Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to 18-20-Year-Olds Unconstitutional
Sep 18, 2026
The Justice Department will no longer enforce the federal ban on licensed dealers selling handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds, citing Second Amendment concerns.
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Courts & LawDearborn Faces Lawsuit Alleging Favoritism Toward Islam in City Holiday Displays
Sep 17, 2026
A federal lawsuit accuses Dearborn officials of using public funds to promote Islamic holidays while denying equal recognition to Christian and Jewish observances.
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Courts & LawRussian National Sentenced to Six Years for Voter Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme
Sep 17, 2026
A Russian citizen living in Florida was sentenced to six years in prison for orchestrating a voter registration and identity theft scheme, raising concerns.
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Courts & LawFBI Director Confirms 'Round River' Classification Was Fabricated Amid Biden Probe Concerns
Sep 16, 2026
FBI Director Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the 'Round River' classification was invented, as Sen. Grassley alleges efforts to conceal Biden family probe records.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner for DOJ Criminal Probe
Sep 16, 2026
A federal judge has referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and a top deputy for a criminal investigation over alleged false statements.
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Courts & LawFBI Director Patel Says Bureau Removed Staff Over Political Weaponization, Highlights Crime Reduction
Sep 16, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee the bureau has removed staff involved in political weaponization and achieved a record drop in the murder rate.
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Courts & LawDOJ, Education Department Find Berkeley Law Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
Sep 16, 2026
Federal investigators found UC Berkeley Law violated civil rights law by discriminating against white and Asian applicants, raising stakes for elite admissions.
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Courts & LawKappa Kappa Gamma Faces Lawsuit Over Admitting Transgender Members
Sep 15, 2026
A group of Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae are suing the sorority, alleging it broke its own rules by admitting transgender women, raising questions about private.
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Courts & LawFederal Court Upholds Indiana Ban on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
Sep 15, 2026
A federal judge has upheld Indiana's law banning gender-transition procedures for minors, ending a multi-year legal challenge by the ACLU and reinforcing.
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Courts & LawAudit Reveals Out-of-State Police Search Wisconsin Village’s Flock Cameras Over a Million Times Monthly
Sep 15, 2026
Audit logs show police nationwide, led by California Highway Patrol, search Elm Grove, Wisconsin’s Flock camera network over a million times monthly, raising privacy concerns.
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Courts & LawDHS Confirms Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar Over Marriage Fraud Allegations
Sep 14, 2026
DHS is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar for alleged immigration fraud related to her marriage, a move that could lead to denaturalization if wrongdoing is proven.