Courts & Law
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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 & LawD.C. Attorney General Sues Federal Government Over Police Control
Aug 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, seeking to block its recent actions that he claims.
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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 & LawSupreme Court Allows Mississippi's Social Media Age-Verification Law to Proceed
Aug 20, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to block Mississippi's social media age-verification law, allowing it to take effect while legal challenges.
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Courts & LawYoungkin Orders Criminal Investigation into Alleged Abortion Funding in Virginia Schools
Aug 20, 2026
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has initiated a criminal investigation into allegations that public school staff in Fairfax County facilitated and funded.
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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.
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Courts & LawDOJ Asks Supreme Court to Lift Block on White House Ballroom Project
Aug 18, 2026
The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to allow construction of the White House ballroom to resume, citing national security and legal errors in lower.
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Courts & LawFBI Documents: Alleged Chinese Spy Sold Access to Rep. Eric Swalwell
Aug 17, 2026
Newly declassified FBI documents allege a Chinese national sold access to Rep. Eric Swalwell and congressional internships in exchange for illegal campaign donations.
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Courts & LawFederal Prosecutors Charge 11 in Decade-Long Marriage Fraud Scheme as Supreme Court Locks In Birthright Citizenship
Aug 17, 2026
Federal prosecutors charged 11 people with running a marriage fraud ring as the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, spotlighting gaps in immigration.
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Courts & LawAbbott Proposes Mandatory 10-Year Sentences for Texas School Predators
Aug 15, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled a proposal for mandatory 10-year prison terms and tougher penalties for educators convicted of abusing students, citing rising.
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Courts & LawStudy Finds Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Speaks Most During Supreme Court Arguments
Aug 15, 2026
A new study shows Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks more than twice as much as any other Supreme Court justice during oral arguments, raising questions about her.
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Courts & LawHeidi Beirich, Former SPLC Official, Arrested on Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
Aug 15, 2026
Federal authorities arrested Heidi Beirich, a prominent extremism researcher and former SPLC official, on charges of fraudulently funneling donor funds to white.
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Courts & Law21 States Sue to Block Trump Administration’s Request for Commercial Driver Data
Aug 15, 2026
Democratic-led states filed lawsuits to stop the Trump administration from accessing commercial driver license records, citing privacy and federal overreach concerns.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Strikes Down Suppressor Regulations, Leaving Uncertainty for Gun Owners
Aug 14, 2026
A Texas federal judge ruled key suppressor regulations unconstitutional, prompting confusion over enforcement and next steps as the DOJ weighs an appeal.
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Courts & LawNebraska Families Sue State Over Public School Funding Limits
Aug 13, 2026
Two Lincoln families allege Nebraska's education funding system violates their First Amendment rights by restricting free education benefits to public schools.
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Courts & LawVance Refers Doctors for Federal Fraud Probe Over Transgender Surgery Billing
Aug 13, 2026
Vice President J.D. Vance has ordered a federal investigation into doctors accused of using fraudulent billing codes for child transgender procedures, citing a new.
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Courts & LawWPATH Tells Court Its Transgender Care Standards Are Opinion, Not Settled Science
Aug 13, 2026
WPATH told a federal court its transgender care guidelines are opinion-based, not definitive science, as it faces an FTC lawsuit over alleged deceptive claims.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Colorado Preschool LGBTQ Policy
Aug 12, 2026
The Supreme Court will review whether Colorado violated religious freedom by excluding a Catholic preschool from its universal program over LGBTQ admission rules.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Rejects SPLC Motion to Dismiss Fraud Charges
Aug 12, 2026
A federal judge denied the Southern Poverty Law Center's bid to dismiss wire fraud and money laundering charges, allowing the case to proceed to trial.
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Courts & LawFBI Labeled Biden-Ukraine Allegations as Russian Disinformation Without Investigation, Documents Show
Aug 12, 2026
Newly released documents reveal the FBI classified Biden-Ukraine corruption claims as Russian disinformation without verifying their accuracy, raising questions.
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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.