Courts & Law
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Courts & LawDeclassified FBI Notes Reveal Discrepancies in Flynn Interview Records
Sep 9, 2026
Declassified FBI agents' notes show differences with official records used in the prosecution of Michael Flynn, raising questions about the FBI's handling of the.
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Courts & LawFBI Monitored Calls Between Virginia Lawmakers Amid Corruption Probe
Sep 9, 2026
The FBI recorded phone calls between Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas and Rep.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Reinstates Missouri GOP-Favored Congressional Map After Supreme Court Declines Stay
Sep 9, 2026
A federal judge reinstated Missouri's new congressional map for the 2026 election after Justice Kavanaugh declined to pause a state court ruling blocking it.
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Courts & LawFederal Unions Intensify Legal Fight Against Trump Administration Workforce Reforms
Sep 7, 2026
The American Federation of Government Employees and allied unions have filed multiple lawsuits to block Trump administration rules reshaping federal workforce.
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Courts & LawHouse Ways and Means Probe Spurs Nonprofit Shakeups Over Terror, Foreign Influence Ties
Sep 7, 2026
House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith says a congressional probe into nonprofit abuse is prompting IRS action and organizational changes amid foreign influence.
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Courts & LawMother Seeks Emergency Opt-Out for Daughter After Alleged Assault in Washington Girls’ Wrestling
Sep 7, 2026
A mother is seeking an injunction to require Washington schools to notify or withdraw her daughter from wrestling male opponents after an alleged sexual assault.
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Courts & LawJustice Department Urges Supreme Court to Overturn State and Local AR-15 Bans
Sep 6, 2026
The U.S. Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to strike down AR-15 bans in Connecticut and Cook County, arguing they violate the Second Amendment.
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Courts & LawDHS Secretary Criticizes Judge for Releasing MS-13 Gang Member Convicted of Murder
Sep 6, 2026
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin condemned a Biden-appointed judge's decision to release an MS-13 gang member convicted of murder, citing public safety concerns.
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Courts & LawCatholic Nuns, Cardinal Sue Illinois Over Assisted Suicide Law
Sep 6, 2026
Catholic nuns, Chicago's archbishop, and a pharmacist are suing Illinois to block a new law requiring healthcare providers to facilitate assisted suicide.
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Courts & LawTrump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Mail-in Voting Rule
Sep 6, 2026
The Trump administration has filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court to allow new mail-in voting restrictions, after a federal judge extended a ban on the.
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Courts & LawMount Sinai to Halt Pediatric Gender Interventions, Provide $2M in Detransition Care Under DOJ Settlement
Sep 5, 2026
Mount Sinai Health System will stop pediatric gender interventions and dedicate $2 million to care for affected patients after a Justice Department settlement.
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Courts & Law9th Circuit Temporarily Blocks Idaho Abortion Ruling, Restoring State Law
Sep 4, 2026
The 9th Circuit paused a federal judge's order expanding abortion exceptions in Idaho, restoring enforcement of the state's pro-life law ahead of a key ballot.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Lifts Limits on GOP Access to Discounted Political Ad Rates
Sep 4, 2026
The Supreme Court stayed a lower court order restricting GOP committees from low-cost ad rates, impacting campaign finance rules and party advertising strategies.
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Courts & LawDOJ Revives Maritime Prize Courts to Target Iranian Oil Tankers
Sep 4, 2026
The Justice Department is reviving maritime prize courts to seize Iranian oil tankers, marking the first use of this authority since the Spanish-American War.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Blocks Trump’s New Birthplace Citizenship Order
Sep 3, 2026
A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s latest executive order restricting birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent and constitutional concerns.
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Courts & LawWatchdog Appeals Dismissal of Complaint Over Reid Hoffman's Funding in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit
Sep 2, 2026
A watchdog group is challenging New York's dismissal of its complaint against E.
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Courts & LawJudge Delays SPLC Fraud Trial, Denies Request to Split Case From Ex-CFO Heidi Beirich
Sep 1, 2026
A federal judge delayed the Southern Poverty Law Center's fraud trial to February and denied its request to separate proceedings from former CFO Heidi Beirich.
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Courts & LawJustice Department Report Reveals FBI Cited SPLC Over 22,000 Times Without Required Caveats
Sep 1, 2026
A Justice Department report found the FBI cited the Southern Poverty Law Center thousands of times without noting its contested credibility, raising oversight.
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Courts & LawParental Rights Toolkit Cites Disability Law in Transgender Policy Disputes
Sep 1, 2026
America First Legal releases a guide arguing federal disability law gives parents leverage in school transgender policy disputes, citing heightened risks for special.
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Courts & LawMassachusetts High Court Bars Christian Statues at Quincy Public Safety Building
Sep 1, 2026
Massachusetts’ top court blocked Quincy from installing statues of Catholic saints at a city building, citing concerns over religious endorsement.
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Courts & LawWhistleblower in New York AG’s Office Alleges Pressure to Target Trump, Placed on Leave
Sep 1, 2026
A New York assistant attorney general claims he was directed to pursue cases against Donald Trump and allies without credible cause, raising questions.
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Courts & LawTrump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Review Military Policy on Transgender Troops
Aug 31, 2026
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to rule on the legality of Pentagon restrictions on transgender military service, challenging lower court.
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Courts & LawPortland Mother Seeks Emergency Court Order Over School Gender Policy Ban
Aug 30, 2026
A Portland mother is asking a federal court to lift her ban from school property and halt policies keeping gender transitions secret from parents.
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Courts & LawLGBTQ+ Bar Association Asserts Supreme Court Has Sown Confusion on Parental Rights
Aug 30, 2026
A memo from the LGBTQ+ Bar Association claims recent Supreme Court rulings have blurred parental rights doctrine, sparking debate ahead of major legal battles.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Halts USPS Voter Data Rule Days After Supreme Court Stay
Aug 29, 2026
A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked a USPS rule requiring states to submit voter data and ballot barcodes, days after the Supreme Court stayed her earlier.
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Courts & LawHunter Biden’s Lawyer Says DOJ Shifted After IRS Whistleblowers Spoke Out
Aug 29, 2026
Hunter Biden’s attorney claims DOJ prosecutors reversed course on a plea deal after IRS whistleblowers went public, raising questions about political pressure.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Blocks Trump-Backed Mail Ballot Rule Before Midterms
Aug 28, 2026
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s new mail-in ballot rule, citing risks of voter disenfranchisement, as legal battles continue ahead of the midterms.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Clears Trump Mail-In Ballot Rule as California Sues to Block It
Aug 28, 2026
The Supreme Court and a federal judge have cleared the way for President Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions in California, prompting a new lawsuit from state.
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Courts & Law25 Republican State AGs Urge Suspension of Federal Grants to National Academies Over Climate Bias Claims
Aug 28, 2026
A coalition of 25 Republican attorneys general is calling for the suspension of federal funding to the National Academies, citing alleged climate activism and bias.
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Courts & LawMeta Agrees to $17 Billion Settlement Over Child Social Media Harm Claims
Aug 27, 2026
Meta will pay $17 billion and impose new restrictions on teen users after settling a multistate lawsuit alleging harm to children from social media addiction.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Blocks Trump Visa Ban Targeting High-Risk Countries
Aug 27, 2026
A federal judge vacated the Trump administration's ban on immigrant visas from 75 countries deemed high-risk for public welfare use, intensifying the legal battle.
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Courts & LawMaryland Judge Blocks Ballot Measure on Congressional Redistricting
Aug 27, 2026
A Maryland judge halted a proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting, citing legal deficiencies, as the state appeals to the Maryland Supreme.
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Courts & LawFormer Attorneys General Oppose D.C. Bar Disciplinary Case Against Jeff Clark
Aug 26, 2026
Former U.S. attorneys general filed a court brief opposing the D.C. Bar's disciplinary action against Jeff Clark, arguing it threatens DOJ independence.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Weighs Taking Up Boysen v. PeaceHealth Vaccine Mandate Case
Aug 26, 2026
The Supreme Court is considering whether to hear Boysen v. PeaceHealth, a case challenging Covid vaccine mandates for Oregon health care workers, with potential.
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Courts & LawFlorida AG Urges Bar to Dismiss Complaint Against DHS Attorney Over Judge Criticism
Aug 25, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier called on the state bar to dismiss a complaint against DHS General Counsel James Percival, arguing it threatens free legal.
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Courts & LawNebraska Supreme Court to Weigh Law Allowing Overseas 'Never Resident' Voting
Aug 25, 2026
Nebraska's high court will review a law letting U.S. citizens abroad who never lived in the state vote, as Republicans challenge its constitutionality.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Allows Trump Election Order to Proceed in Mail Ballot Dispute
Aug 25, 2026
The Supreme Court allowed President Trump’s election integrity order on mail-in ballots to take effect while legal challenges continue, impacting upcoming voting.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Blocks Injunctions, Allowing USPS Voter Data Rule to Proceed
Aug 25, 2026
The Supreme Court has temporarily lifted injunctions against a new USPS rule requiring states to submit voter data for mail-in ballots, setting up a legal test.
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Courts & LawNew York Times Loses Defamation Suit, Renewing Debate Over 'Actual Malice' Standard
Aug 25, 2026
A federal jury awarded over $9 million to Kai Spears in a libel case against The New York Times, intensifying scrutiny of the Supreme Court’s defamation doctrine.
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Courts & LawLindsay Clancy Trial Sparks Social Media Uproar and Debate Over Maternal Mental Health
Aug 24, 2026
As Lindsay Clancy's murder trial nears its end, social media erupts with support, conspiracy theories, and debate over postpartum psychosis and child safety.
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Courts & LawTransgender Activists Shift Legal Arguments Amid Loss of Influence
Aug 23, 2026
Transgender activists are adopting more defensive legal strategies as cultural and legal momentum shifts, raising new questions about the future of related policies.
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Courts & LawCalifornia Parents Sue School District Over Mosque Field Trip
Aug 22, 2026
Parents in Palo Alto are suing the school district, alleging a mosque field trip promoted Islam and violated religious neutrality requirements in public education.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Halts Injunction Blocking Trump White House Ballroom Project
Aug 21, 2026
The Supreme Court paused a lower court order halting President Trump's White House ballroom construction, allowing work to continue while legal challenges proceed.
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Courts & LawDetransitioner’s Lawsuit Dismissed as HHS Report Details Alleged Medical Abuse of Minors
Aug 21, 2026
A detransitioner's lawsuit was dismissed under California's statute of limitations as a new HHS report alleges systemic medical and financial abuses in pediatric.
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Courts & LawFlorida Bar Asked to Investigate DHS General Counsel Over Criticism of Judges
Aug 20, 2026
128 former judges and two advocacy groups filed a complaint urging the Florida Bar to investigate DHS General Counsel James Percival for social media criticism.
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Courts & LawLegal Experts Outline State-Level Paths to Prosecute Fauci After Federal Pardon
Aug 20, 2026
Legal experts say state prosecutors may still pursue Dr. Anthony Fauci over pandemic actions, despite a federal pardon, but face major legal hurdles.
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Courts & LawEx-Fauci Advisor David Morens Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Evade Federal Records Laws
Aug 19, 2026
Dr. David Morens, a longtime advisor to Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to conspiring to conceal federal records related to coronavirus research grants.
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Courts & LawGrassley Alleges FBI Misclassified Biden Probe Documents to Limit Oversight
Aug 19, 2026
Sen. Chuck Grassley says FBI agents used improper classification codes to restrict access to records on Biden family investigations, raising oversight concerns.
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Courts & LawJeffries Signals Openness to Supreme Court Expansion, Citing 'Dramatic Reform'
Aug 18, 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to rule out expanding the Supreme Court, pointing to 'dramatic reform' and backing from Judiciary Democrats.
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Courts & LawTexas AG Paxton Warns 110 Cities Against Raising Property Taxes Above State Limit
Aug 18, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton notified 110 cities they cannot raise property taxes above the state limit without meeting new transparency requirements.