Courts & Law
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Courts & LawU.S. Attorney Probes Arizona Groups Over Non-Citizen Voter Registration Claims
Oct 31, 2026
Federal prosecutors are investigating three Arizona nonprofits for allegedly registering non-citizens to vote, raising concerns about election integrity.
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Courts & LawKentucky Felon Indicted for Repeated Voter Registration
Oct 30, 2026
A Kentucky man was indicted for registering to vote five times despite felony convictions, highlighting ongoing concerns about election integrity ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
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Courts & LawDOJ Subpoenas Los Angeles Election Workers in Noncitizen Voter Probe
Oct 30, 2026
The Justice Department subpoenaed Los Angeles election workers for records on noncitizen voting, escalating a dispute over alleged ineligible ballots in California.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Colorado’s Exclusion of Catholic Preschools From State Program
Oct 30, 2026
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether Colorado can exclude Catholic preschools from its universal program, raising key questions on religious liberty.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Segregate 20,000 Ballots in California
Oct 29, 2026
A federal judge denied the DOJ's request to separate 20,000 ballots flagged as likely noncitizen votes in California, citing state election control.
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Courts & LawAlaska Governor Orders Probe Into Senate Race Candidate Recruitment
Oct 29, 2026
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered a criminal investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign over allegations of recruiting a namesake candidate to confuse voters.
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Courts & LawHouse Oversight Probes D.C. Jury Nullification Activist Groups Amid First Amendment Dispute
Oct 29, 2026
House Oversight Chair James Comer is investigating D.C. activist groups over jury nullification trainings, as civil rights lawyers raise First Amendment concerns.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Disqualifies Bill Essayli as U.S. Attorney in California
Oct 28, 2026
A federal judge ruled Bill Essayli was unlawfully serving as top prosecutor in southern California, disqualifying him from two cases and prompting a planned appeal.
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Courts & LawSix Charged in Maine Home Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Oct 28, 2026
Federal prosecutors indicted six individuals and a company in Maine for allegedly submitting over $600,000 in false home care claims, following years of Republican.
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Courts & LawMexican National Pleads Guilty to Fabricating ICE Kidnapping Story in Federal Court
Oct 28, 2026
Yuriana Julia Palaez Calderón admitted in federal court to inventing a kidnapping story about ICE agents, sparking protests and media coverage in Los Angeles.
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Courts & LawAppeals Court Rejects DOJ Effort to Disqualify California Ballots Over Noncitizen Claims
Oct 27, 2026
A federal appeals court dismissed the DOJ's attempt to force California to set aside ballots allegedly cast by noncitizens, citing jurisdictional limits.
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Courts & LawFifth Circuit Rules Detained Unauthorized Immigrants Not Entitled to Bond Hearings
Oct 27, 2026
The Fifth Circuit ruled 10-7 that people in the U.S. illegally and held by ICE during removal proceedings have no constitutional right to bond hearings.
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Courts & LawDOJ Charges James Comey With Leaking National Defense Information
Oct 27, 2026
Former FBI Director James Comey faces new Justice Department charges over allegedly leaking national defense information, escalating a series of legal battles.
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Courts & LawFederal Judges Question DOJ Push to Block 20,000 California Ballots Over Citizenship Concerns
Oct 26, 2026
A federal appeals panel pressed the DOJ over its request to halt counting 20,000 California ballots suspected of being cast by noncitizens.
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Courts & LawDemocrats Seek Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Ballot
Oct 26, 2026
Senate Democrats and Mary Peltola's campaign have asked a federal judge to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit alleging voter confusion in Alaska's Senate race.
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Courts & LawRockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Faces Allegations of Federal Grant Mismanagement
Oct 26, 2026
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors received over $50 million in federal grants while a former executive alleged major compliance and financial failures, raising.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court May Hear Case on Deportation of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
Oct 25, 2026
The Supreme Court could decide whether the U.S. can deport foreign political activists like Mahmoud Khalil, raising questions about free speech and national sovereignty.
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Courts & LawEx-FBI Officials Charged With Lying to Congress on Hunter Biden Investigations
Oct 25, 2026
Federal prosecutors charged two former FBI officials with making false statements to Congress about their roles in Hunter Biden probes, raising questions about oversight.
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Courts & LawFederal Investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar Highlights Competing Visions for Rule of Law
Oct 24, 2026
A federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home and Sen. Elissa Slotkin's remarks on prosecuting Trump allies underscore partisan divides over justice and public service.
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Courts & LawDOJ Investigates Connecticut Cities Over Delays in Firearm Permits
Oct 24, 2026
The DOJ is probing Middletown and Waterbury for alleged delays in gun permit processing, raising questions about Second Amendment rights under recent Supreme Court guidance.
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Courts & LawVirginia Senate Leader Louise Lucas Indicted on Racketeering and Drug Charges
Oct 22, 2026
Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas faces federal racketeering, bribery, and drug trafficking charges tied to her family's marijuana business.
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Courts & LawLawsuit: L.A. County Admits Inability to Verify Voter Citizenship Amid Federal Warnings
Oct 21, 2026
Los Angeles County officials say they cannot verify voter citizenship as California rejects federal offers to check rolls, raising election integrity concerns.
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Courts & LawIndiana AG Charges DACA Recipient With Voting in Four Federal Elections
Oct 21, 2026
Indiana officials charged a DACA recipient with illegally voting in four federal elections, highlighting ongoing debate over citizenship verification in U.S. voter registration.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Maine's 72-Hour Gun Purchase Waiting Period
Oct 21, 2026
The Supreme Court declined to review Maine's 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases, leaving the law in effect as legal challenges continue in lower courts.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Rejects Attempt to Loosen North Carolina Absentee Ballot Rules
Oct 21, 2026
A federal judge denied a request from left-leaning groups to block North Carolina's absentee ballot safeguards, keeping current rules in place as voting continues.
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Courts & LawLA Airport Train Project Faces Delays, Lawsuit, and Financial Uncertainty
Oct 20, 2026
Los Angeles' $3 billion SkyLink airport train project is mired in delays, legal battles, and rising costs as a court hearing and financial deadline approach.
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Courts & LawSingham-Funded Network Tied to French Protests, Faces U.S. Scrutiny Over China Links
Oct 20, 2026
A network funded by Neville Roy Singham, previously linked to anti-Israel protests in the U.S., is now central to French unrest, drawing attention from Congress.
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Courts & Law28 Noncitizens Charged in California Voter Fraud Crackdown After CBS Segment Downplays Issue
Oct 20, 2026
Federal prosecutors charged 28 noncitizens in California with voter fraud and related offenses, intensifying scrutiny of election integrity and state compliance.
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Courts & LawIllinois School District Faces Legal Threat Over Transgender Rooming Policy
Oct 19, 2026
A northern Illinois school district is under legal scrutiny after a group alleged it assigned a male student to share overnight accommodations with female students.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Cases on School Admissions and Home Distilling Ban
Oct 19, 2026
The Supreme Court has agreed to review cases on racial impact in school admissions and the federal ban on at-home alcohol distilling, setting up major legal tests.
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Courts & LawWest Virginia Lawmakers Demand Flock Safety Address Data Access, Privacy Concerns
Oct 19, 2026
West Virginia legislators have summoned Flock Safety executives to testify after the company failed to answer questions about employee access to license plate reader.
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Courts & LawEx-Trump Ambassador Morse Tan Faces Defamation Trial in South Korea Over U.S. Speech
Oct 18, 2026
South Korea is prosecuting former U.S. ambassador Morse Tan for defamation over remarks made in America, raising diplomatic and free speech concerns.
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Courts & LawUSAID Debars Contractors and NGOs After Fraud Schemes in Pakistan and Mali
Oct 18, 2026
USAID has debarred contractors and NGOs in Pakistan and Mali following investigations into fraud and misuse of U.S. funds, highlighting ongoing oversight challenges.
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Courts & LawLA Prosecutors Weigh Charges Against Ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell After Sex Crimes Probe
Oct 17, 2026
Los Angeles County prosecutors are reviewing potential criminal charges against former Rep. Eric Swalwell following a sheriff’s investigation into sexual assault allegations.
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Courts & LawIlhan Omar’s Lawyers Demand Return of Property Seized by Federal Agents
Oct 17, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s legal team is seeking the immediate return of property seized by federal agents, arguing the search was unjustified and politically motivated.
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Courts & LawNCAA Sues Ohio Governor Over College Athlete Eligibility Order
Oct 16, 2026
The NCAA has filed suit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine after he signed an executive order letting schools bypass new eligibility rules for student-athletes.
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Courts & LawJack Smith’s Team Collected Payroll Data From Conservative Group in Trump Probe
Oct 16, 2026
Whistleblower disclosures reveal Jack Smith’s investigators obtained payroll and insurance data from the Conservative Partnership Institute during the Arctic Frost probe.
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Courts & LawDeclassified Memos Undercut Key Testimony in Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Oct 16, 2026
Newly declassified documents show former Ambassador Yovanovitch was repeatedly briefed on Burisma, contradicting her 2019 impeachment testimony and raising questions.
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Courts & LawFBI Agents Fired After Trump Documents Probe Sue for Reinstatement
Oct 15, 2026
Nine former FBI employees allege their February firings were political retaliation for their roles in the Trump classified documents investigation.
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Courts & Law9th Circuit Blocks California Law Requiring ICE Agents to Show ID
Oct 15, 2026
A federal appeals court struck down California’s law mandating ICE agents display identification, citing federal supremacy and escalating tensions over immigration enforcement.
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Courts & LawFederal Appeals Court Upholds Kansas Ban on Pre-Filled Mail-In Ballot Forms
Oct 15, 2026
A federal appellate court upheld Kansas's law barring third parties from sending voters pre-filled mail-in ballot applications, citing election integrity concerns.
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Courts & LawTucson Sued Over Ban on Evangelism at Public Christmas Festival
Oct 15, 2026
A Tucson resident is suing the city after being threatened with arrest for evangelizing at a city-permitted Christmas festival, raising First Amendment concerns.
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Courts & LawRepublicans Sue New Jersey Over Noncitizen Voter Registration Records
Oct 15, 2026
Republican leaders have filed suit against New Jersey officials, demanding records after thousands of noncitizens were registered to vote, intensifying debate.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Faces Pressure to Review John Eastman Disbarment Case
Oct 14, 2026
Conservative groups urge the Supreme Court to hear John Eastman's challenge to his California disbarment, arguing it threatens attorney independence and free speech.
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Courts & LawTreasury Fines Bank of America $1.2 Billion for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
Oct 13, 2026
The U.S. Treasury fined Bank of America $1.2 billion for failing to report billions in suspicious activity, citing national security risks and sanctions violations.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Trump Administration FOIA Records Dispute Over DOGE
Oct 13, 2026
The Supreme Court will decide if Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington can obtain records from the Trump-era Department of Government Efficiency.
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Courts & LawHouse GOP Advances Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Sanctuary City Officials
Oct 13, 2026
House Republicans move forward with legislation targeting sanctuary cities, proposing to let victims sue local officials who release people in the country illegally.
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Courts & LawBipartisan Senators Urge Trump to Halt Russian Diesel Deal, Cite Legal Ban
Oct 12, 2026
Seven senators say President Trump's Russian diesel import plan violates a 2022 law banning such imports, escalating tensions over U.S. energy and Ukraine policy.
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Courts & LawFederal Agents Raid Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC Home in Immigration Fraud Probe
Oct 12, 2026
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. residence as part of a criminal investigation into her immigration paperwork, drawing sharp criticism from her office.
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Courts & LawFDA Sets March Deadline for Abortion Pill Safety Review Amid Legal Battles
Oct 11, 2026
The FDA will complete its mifepristone safety review by March, a move that could impact abortion pill access as legal challenges continue nationwide.