Law

Media April 9

Anti-woke nonprofit sends letter to top legal firms in America warning about DEI

The anti-woke nonprofit 1792 Exchange has issued a warning to the country's top law firms not to engage in DEI practices or face possible liability.

Politics April 8

Florida AG bans law firms with DEI policies from serving as outside counsel

Florida AG James Uthmeier will introduce a new policy Tuesday targeting private law firms that engage in outside legal counsel for the state's office if they affirm DEI/ESG mandates.

Abortion April 8

Texas lawmakers consider bipartisan bill aimed at clarifying exceptions to state's abortion restrictions

Texas lawmakers are considering bipartisan legislation to clarify the exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban, as many doctors have argued it is unclear.

New Jersey April 7

NJ mom who drowned her 2 kids to root out 'all the evil in the world' found not guilty by reason of insanity

A New Jersey woman who drowned her toddlers last year for "religious reasons" was found not guilty by reason of insanity and sentenced to a secure psychiatric hospital.

Texas April 6

Judge awards $6.6M to whistleblowers who were fired after reporting Texas AG Ken Paxton to FBI

A judge awarded $6.6 million combined to four whistleblowers who sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on claims he fired them in retaliation for reporting him to the FBI.

Virginia April 6

Virginia school board member sued for allegedly embezzling $175K for strip clubs, vacations, campaign expenses

A Fairfax County School Board member has been sued by a flight school for allegedly embezzling $175,000 from the company for personal expenses.

Federal Courts April 4

Judge targeted by GOP for impeachment deals blow to Trump's FEMA objectives

A Rhode Island federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze federal funds after plaintiffs argued it defied a prior court order to release the money.

Donald Trump April 4

Trump’s China tariffs face legal challenge from conservative group calling them ‘unlawful'

New Civil Liberties Alliance sued the Trump administration in Florida federal court Thursday over the president's executive orders imposing tariffs on Chinese imports.

Opinion April 3

I spent 36 years in prison for a crime I didn’t do. Trump’s early pardons are the right idea

Donald Trump is not like his predecessors. Biden, Obama and Clinton all waited till the end of their terms to pardon prisoners. Trump has done so early and that is the right path.

Hunter Biden April 2

Hunter Biden agrees to be stripped of license to practice law in DC: court records

Former President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden agreed to be disbarred from practicing law in Washington, D.C., court records show.

Federal Courts April 2

Courtroom combat: Inside the federal judiciary system where Trump's agenda is under assault

More than 120 lawsuits are challenging Trump’s second-term agenda. Here’s how the federal court system works and how it’s become ground zero in the lawfare against his agenda.

Politics April 2

Dems say Wisconsin voters 'decisively' rejected Trump, Musk after liberal wins state Supreme Court seat

Democrats celebrated after the liberal-leaning candidate won an election on Tuesday for a seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, protecting the liberal majority on the bench.

Immigration April 1

Accused MS-13 leader nabbed by Patel's FBI to remain in custody for now, judge rules

A federal judge in Virginia ruled Tuesday there was enough evidence to keep accused MS-13 top leader Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos in custody after his arrest in late March.

Media April 1

HBO’s John Oliver faces lawsuit from health insurance executive over Medicaid monologue

Dr. Brian Morley believes an April 2024 segment on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" about Americans losing Medicaid coverage destroyed his reputation and well-being.

Federal Courts April 1

Trump allies scrutinize Judge Boasberg's DC connections as high-stakes legal battles escalate

Judge Boasberg – who is notably overseeing two high-profile President Donald Trump lawsuits in Washington, D.C. – has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, including his own ties to the Supreme Court.

Georgia April 1

Georgia bill lowering threshold for proving intellectual disability in death penalty cases heads to Gov. Kemp

A bill easing Georgia's strict requirements for a person facing the death penalty to be considered intellectually disabled now awaits Gov. Brian Kemp's signature.

VIDEO March 31

Trump loves to give the media 'a snake in the can': Jonathan Turley

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley sets the constitutional record straight on President Donald Trump's latest 'jump scare' for the media with third term talk on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

VIDEO March 31

Trump touts 'liberation of America' as he answers press questions from Oval Office

President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters in the Oval Office about tariffs after signing an executive order targeting ticket scalpers on 'Special Report.'

Media March 31

Navy veteran who proved CNN defamed him files another lawsuit, alleges Puck republished ‘defamatory lies’

The U.S. Navy veteran who successfully sued CNN for defamation earlier this year filed a lawsuit on Friday against Puck News for "republication of CNN’s defamatory lies."

Politics March 31

$3B LA lawsuit could ‘destroy’ gulf energy industry, critics warn, as state’s position questioned

Louisiana is ground zero for a slew of potentially landmark environmental lawsuits, some supported by the state's pro-energy governor.

Florida March 31

Lawyers for 'morbidly obese' Florida death row inmate argue his weight could cause botched lethal injection

Lawyers for a Florida man on death row are seeking to halt his execution set for next week, arguing that his obesity could lead to a botched lethal injection.

Travel March 31

Tourists question if simple act is 'illegal' amid cherry blossom season, park ranger reveals answer

Fox News Digital asked travelers in Washington, D.C., if it is "illegal" to touch or pick the cherry blossoms in bloom. Tourists shared thoughts as an NPS ranger revealed the answer.

Homeless Crisis March 30

Judge blocks Oregon city at center of SCOTUS homelessness ruling from enforcing ban on encampments

An Oregon judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking a city from enforcing homeless encampment restrictions unless certain conditions are met.

VIDEO March 27

Trump's election integrity order has 'no discriminatory intent,' says law professor

Former Justice Thomas law clerk John Yoo defends President Donald Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote on 'America Reports.'

MILITARY March 26

Transgender military ban set to take effect during ongoing court battle

The Pentagon's transgender troop ban is scheduled to take effect Friday after a federal judge asked the Defense Department to delay enactment beyond a March 26 deadline.

Abortion March 26

Botched late-term abortion spurs lawsuit in blue-state court: 'Horrific'

An anonymous woman filed a medical negligence lawsuit against Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle after the Illinois abortionist allegedly failed to complete the two-day procedure.

Hunter Biden March 26

Hunter Biden hires Alex Murdaugh's lawyer in latest court case; Abbe Lowell out

South Carolina attorney Richard A. Harpootlian is Hunter Biden's new counsel, as Abbe Lowell has reportedly been dropped from a defamation case being heard in Los Angeles.

Virginia March 26

Former US attorney Jessica Aber suspected to have died from 'natural causes': police

The former U.S. attorney who was found dead in Alexandria, Virginia, over the weekend is suspected to have died from "natural causes," according to police.

Fox News Flash March 24

Legal expert accuses 'judge shopping' Democrats of manipulating courts to derail Trump agenda

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett accused Democrats and liberal groups of seeking out sympathetic judges who are guaranteed to rule against President Trump's agenda.

House Of Representatives March 24

‘Corrupt, dangerous’: GOP Rep moves to impeach judge who blocked Trump federal funds freeze

Georgia GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde formally introduced impeachment articles against Rhode Island-based federal Judge John McConnell who is overseeing a Trump-related federal funding suit.

Immigration March 24

Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments in high-profile deportation suit involving Venezuelan nationals

The D.C. Circuit Court will hear arguments after the Trump administration requested a stay on a judge’s order blocking deportation flights of Venezuelans to El Salvador.