Courts & Law
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Courts & LawHouston Activist Sues School District After Removal From Board Meeting Over Book Reading
Aug 11, 2026
A Texas activist is suing Houston ISD after being removed from a school board meeting for reading explicit content from a library book, raising First Amendment.
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Courts & LawDon Lemon Seeks to Overturn FACE Act Protections for Churches
Aug 11, 2026
Don Lemon has filed a motion to dismiss charges under the FACE Act’s church protections, raising questions about the law’s future scope and legal durability.
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Courts & LawCanadian NATO Intern Arrested in Belgium on Espionage Charges for China
Aug 11, 2026
A Canadian intern at NATO was arrested in Belgium for alleged espionage for China, raising concerns about Canada's security vetting and intelligence-sharing.
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Courts & LawSenators Release Fauci Texts on COVID-19 Vaccine, Miscarriage Concerns
Aug 11, 2026
Senators released texts showing Dr. Anthony Fauci privately discussed possible miscarriage risks from COVID-19 vaccines, raising questions about public health.
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Courts & LawNational Academy of Sciences Retracts Judicial Climate Guide Amid Bias Concerns
Aug 10, 2026
The National Academy of Sciences has withdrawn a climate science chapter from a judicial reference manual after criticism over alleged bias and political influence.
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Courts & LawDurham Couple Charged After Alleged Third-Trimester Abortion Pill Use Leads to Premature Birth
Aug 10, 2026
A Durham woman and her boyfriend face felony charges after police say she took abortion pills at 31 weeks, raising questions about enforcement of abortion pill laws.
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Courts & LawDeclassified Documents Detail FBI Probe of Jeff Sessions Sought by Democrat Senators
Aug 10, 2026
Newly declassified documents reveal the FBI opened a sensitive probe into then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions in 2017 at the urging of Democrat senators.
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Courts & LawNYC Mayor Orders Crackdown on Online E-Bike Retailers Amid Fatality Spike
Aug 8, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered 42 online retailers to stop selling illegal e-bikes in New York City, citing rising fatalities and safety concerns.
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Courts & LawTexas Children’s Hospital to Open Nation’s First Detransition Clinic After Settlement With Paxton
Aug 7, 2026
Texas Children’s Hospital will open the first U.S. detransition clinic for minors under a settlement with Attorney General Ken Paxton, following allegations.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of 1934 Gun Law After Tax Repeal
Aug 7, 2026
A federal judge ruled parts of the National Firearms Act unconstitutional after Congress eliminated taxes on suppressors and short-barreled firearms, reshaping gun.
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Courts & LawSenate Panel Refers Fauci Contempt Charge to DOJ After Party-Line Vote
Aug 7, 2026
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, sending the case to the DOJ for review amid partisan dispute.
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Courts & LawTexas Children’s Hospital Settles Fraud Claims, Will Open Detransition Clinic and Pay $10 Million
Aug 7, 2026
Texas Children’s Hospital will pay $10 million and open a detransition clinic after admitting to fraudulent billing for gender-transition procedures, marking a.
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Courts & LawFederal Judges’ Orders Force Sex-Segregated Unit for Male Inmates at Women’s Prison
Aug 7, 2026
Conflicting federal court orders have led the Justice Department to create a segregated unit for male inmates at a women’s prison, intensifying debate over inmate.
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Courts & LawArizona Voters Sue Over Ballot Language for Proposition 144
Aug 6, 2026
Supporters of Arizona's Proposition 144 have filed suit, alleging Secretary of State Adrian Fontes used misleading language on the November ballot.
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Courts & LawSenate Panel Holds Fauci in Contempt Over COVID Testimony
Aug 6, 2026
A Senate committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during questioning on COVID-19 policies.
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Courts & LawProsecutors Declined to Charge Hacker in 2020 Arizona Voter Data Breach
Aug 6, 2026
Four prosecutors declined to pursue charges against a hacker who admitted to stealing data from 633,000 Arizona voter records, despite FBI urging.
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Courts & LawThird Whistleblower Alleges DEA Let Fentanyl Shipments Pass Unchecked
Aug 5, 2026
A third whistleblower has come forward in the DOJ probe of a DEA operation that tracked, but did not seize, fentanyl shipments, raising concerns about oversight.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Sets October Arguments on Immigration Detention and Climate Lawsuits
Aug 5, 2026
The Supreme Court will open its October term with arguments on immigration detention, climate lawsuits against oil companies, and veterans’ benefits, shaping key.
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Courts & LawFBI Opened Secret Trump Probe After Comey Firing Using Disputed Russia Claims
Aug 5, 2026
A newly released document shows the FBI launched a confidential investigation into President Trump after firing James Comey, relying on information officials say was.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Major Cases on AR-15 and Semiautomatic Rifle Bans
Aug 5, 2026
The Supreme Court will review challenges to AR-15 and semiautomatic rifle bans, a move that could reshape Second Amendment law and state gun regulations.
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Courts & LawSenate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche for Attorney General
Aug 4, 2026
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, setting up a contentious full Senate vote.
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Courts & LawFauci’s Fifth Amendment Plea Sparks Legal Debate Over Pardon and Contempt
Aug 4, 2026
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s refusal to answer Senate questions despite a broad presidential pardon raises legal questions about contempt of Congress and the limits.
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Courts & LawMemo Outlines DOJ Probe of Fauci’s Role in Covid Origin Narrative
Aug 3, 2026
A leaked memo urges a Justice Department investigation into Anthony Fauci and NIH’s involvement in shaping the Covid-19 origin debate, raising questions.
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Courts & LawSuspended Georgia Lawmaker Sharon Henderson Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
Aug 1, 2026
Suspended Georgia Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty to fraudulently collecting nearly $18,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits, highlighting ongoing scrutiny.
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Courts & LawMichigan Agrees to End Enforcement of Talk Therapy Ban After Supreme Court Ruling
Jul 31, 2026
Michigan will stop enforcing its ban on talk therapy for minors with gender dysphoria, following a Supreme Court decision and a federal court order.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of New York Assisted Suicide Law Against Catholic Nuns
Jul 31, 2026
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order shielding Catholic nuns from New York's assisted suicide law, pausing enforcement as litigation proceeds.
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Courts & Law1st Circuit Overturns District Judges’ Pauses on Migrant Protections After Supreme Court Ruling
Jul 30, 2026
A federal appeals panel reversed two Massachusetts judges’ orders halting the end of TPS for migrants, reinforcing a Supreme Court decision limiting judicial review.
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Courts & LawFauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times in Senate Hearing as Parental Rights Groups Demand Accountability
Jul 30, 2026
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, intensifying calls from parental rights groups and lawmakers for further.
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Courts & LawFauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times in Senate COVID-19 Hearing
Jul 29, 2026
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly declined to answer Senate questions on COVID-19 origins, prompting GOP calls for contempt and debate over his legal rights.
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Courts & LawOversight Project Releases Biden Audio, Raising Questions on Memory and Classified Documents
Jul 29, 2026
Audio recordings released by the Oversight Project reveal President Biden struggling with memory lapses and discussing classified material, intensifying scrutiny.
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Courts & LawRecordings Reveal Biden Memory Lapses Years Before Presidency
Jul 28, 2026
Audio recordings released by the Justice Department show Joe Biden experiencing memory lapses years before his presidency, raising questions about transparency.
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Courts & LawD.C. Circuit Court Rejects Challenge to Trump Mail-In Voting Order
Jul 28, 2026
A federal appeals court ruled that a lawsuit against President Trump's mail-in voting executive order is premature, allowing agencies to proceed with planning.
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Courts & LawSenators Prepare to Question Fauci on Covid-19 Origins, Funding, and Ethics
Jul 28, 2026
Anthony Fauci faces Senate questioning on newly released records about Covid-19 origins, research funding, and ethics, raising scrutiny of his public statements.
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Courts & LawFauci’s Diary Sparks Scrutiny Over COVID Policy, Media Ties, and Censorship
Jul 27, 2026
Sen. Rand Paul released Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary, fueling debate over COVID-19 policy, media influence, and government censorship of dissenting views.
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Courts & LawCatholic Nuns Sue New York Over Assisted Suicide Law
Jul 25, 2026
Four Catholic orders and Bishop John Barres are suing New York, arguing the state's assisted suicide law forces religious providers to violate their beliefs.
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Courts & LawLouisiana AG Liz Murrill Cleared After Indictment Dropped, Officials Demand Federal Probe
Jul 24, 2026
Felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill were dismissed after a disputed New Orleans indictment, prompting calls for a federal investigation.
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Courts & LawMinnesota Judge Faces Scrutiny for Lenient Sentences in Sex Offense Cases
Jul 24, 2026
Judge Christa Daily's sentencing decisions in multiple sex offense cases, including the Shiloh Hendrix case, have drawn criticism for imposing little or no jail time.
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Courts & LawFlint Councilman Leon El-Alamin Charged With Election Fraud Amid Re-Election Bid
Jul 24, 2026
Flint City Council member Leon El-Alamin faces election fraud charges and a separate felony assault case, raising questions about candidate vetting and election.
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Courts & LawHouse Republicans Press ABA on DEI and Partisanship at Oversight Hearing
Jul 23, 2026
House Republicans challenged the American Bar Association's stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and its claims of nonpartisanship during a.
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Courts & LawBipartisan House Bill Seeks to Reverse Supreme Court Pesticide Liability Ruling
Jul 22, 2026
A bipartisan group in Congress introduced a bill to allow lawsuits against pesticide makers, challenging a Supreme Court ruling that shields them from liability.
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Courts & LawArmy Veteran Charged in Anti-ICE Attack Outside NYC Federal Building
Jul 21, 2026
A former Army mechanic allegedly targeted ICE offices in Manhattan with incendiary devices, highlighting tensions over immigration enforcement and media coverage.
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Courts & LawAppeals Court Rejects Biden’s Effort to Block Release of Memoir Interview Recordings
Jul 21, 2026
A federal appeals court denied Joe Biden’s attempt to prevent release of audio recordings from his memoir interviews, clearing the way for their disclosure.
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Courts & LawHawaii Supreme Court Rebukes U.S. Supreme Court in Granillo v. State Opinion
Jul 21, 2026
Hawaii's Supreme Court issued a sharply critical opinion rejecting U.S.
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Courts & LawTrump Orders Investigation Into Judicial Climate Science Manual Over Bias Allegations
Jul 20, 2026
President Trump has directed a federal probe into the National Academy of Sciences' climate science manual for judges, citing concerns over political bias.
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Courts & LawJohn Eastman Appeals Disbarment to Supreme Court, Citing Free Speech Rights
Jul 20, 2026
Former Trump attorney John Eastman is asking the Supreme Court to review his California disbarment, arguing it threatens lawyers' First Amendment rights.
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Courts & LawDeclassified Documents Reveal FBI Probe Into Michigan Voter Registration Fraud
Jul 17, 2026
Newly declassified documents detail a years-long FBI investigation into alleged large-scale voter registration fraud in Michigan, raising questions about election.
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Courts & LawAshcroft Defends DOJ’s Duty to Prosecute Lawbreakers, Regardless of Political Ties
Jul 16, 2026
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft told the Senate Judiciary Committee the DOJ must prosecute lawbreakers, even if they are political opponents of the president.
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Courts & LawSen. Tillis Draws GOP Criticism Over DOJ 'Weaponization' Comparison at Blanche Hearing
Jul 16, 2026
Sen. Thom Tillis faced pushback from fellow Republicans after equating Biden and Trump administration Justice Department actions during a Senate confirmation hearing.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court’s Birthplace Citizenship Ruling Sparks Conservative Backlash
Jul 16, 2026
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in Trump v. Barbara establishing constitutional birthright citizenship has triggered sharp criticism from conservatives, raising.
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Courts & LawCalls Grow for DOJ Action After Judge Sentenced for Obstructing ICE
Jul 16, 2026
Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was fined for obstructing ICE, fueling debate over judicial accountability and proposals for DOJ prosecution of judges.