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Media January 23

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson takes jab at Clarence Thomas while defending city's reparations task force

Reparations task force established by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces legal challenges from Judicial Watch and the Justice Department.

Nevada January 23

Nevada judge retires after court grants protective order to attorney she was accused of stalking

A Nevada judge announced her retirement after a court granted a protective order to an attorney she was allegedly stalking.

Immigration January 22

US immigration authorities allow suspect in $100M jewelry heist to self-deport before trial

A suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist was allowed by U.S. immigration officials to self-deport to Ecuador, avoiding a federal trial and potential prison time.

Immigration January 17

Philadelphia’s threat to prosecute ICE could trigger landmark court fight over authority, experts warn

Legal experts weigh in as Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner threatens to prosecute ICE agents for potential violations, triggering possible court fight.

Politics January 16

Michael Cohen says NY prosecutors 'pressured and coerced' him into anti-Trump testimony

Michael Cohen alleges New York prosecutors pressured him to provide testimony aimed at securing convictions against President Donald Trump in high-profile cases.

Fox News Flash January 15

Family of Washington man allegedly killed by illegal migrant trucker says no lawyers will take case

Washington family seeking accountability after illegal immigrant truck driver allegedly killed their brother, but facing legal roadblocks in suing government.

Politics January 13

Deepfake porn crackdown passes in Senate to allow people to sue

The bill would allow victims to sue, tee up fines of up to $250,000, allow courts to order takedowns, deletions and injunctions against deepfakes, and set up a 10-year statute of limitations.

Supreme Court January 13

Idaho AG says Supreme Court transgender sports case defies 'common sense'

The Supreme Court is weighing whether states can ban biological males from competing in girls sports in a case that could set nationwide precedent.

Media January 13

Minnesota lawsuit over Trump's ICE 'invasion' won't succeed: Legal expert

CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said the state lawsuits brought against President Donald Trump's ICE crackdowns have no legal standing on "CNN News Central" Tuesday.

Media January 13

BBC to seek dismissal of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over documentary editing his Jan 6 remarks

The British Broadcasting Corporation seeks to dismiss the $10 billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over its 2024 "Panorama" documentary that distorted his Jan. 6 remarks.

Supreme Court January 13

Republican governors urge justices to defend women's sports as Supreme Court hears key case

Republican governors warn women's sports face serious threat as Supreme Court hears transgender athlete case challenging Title IX protections nationwide.