Federal Judges

Judiciary 2 days ago

Tariff refunds won't come for weeks, Trump admin tells Clinton-appointed judge

Federal judge orders multibillion-dollar refund process for Trump tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court, affecting over 1,000 companies who paid duties.

Justice Department 2 days ago

DOJ appeals Biden-appointed judge’s block on third-country deportations after Supreme Court steps in — twice

DOJ appeals federal judge's block on Trump deportation policy after Supreme Court twice overruled similar orders in high-stakes immigration battle.

Pam Bondi 3 days ago

Appeals court lifts injunction on Trump’s Chicago immigration operation

Federal appeals court delivers legal victory for Trump administration's immigration enforcement in Chicago, lifting restrictions on Operation Midway Blitz.

Police and Law Enforcement February 27

Backlash grows after Clinton-appointed judge frees migrants over ICE agent masking

Federal judges were criticized for releasing ICE detainees after agents wore masks during arrests. West Virginia officials defend masking to protect agents.

Judiciary February 27

5th Circuit clears Texas to enforce drag show law in front of minors, Paxton claims ‘major win’

Appeals court allows Texas to enforce its drag show law near minors, with Attorney General Ken Paxton calling the ruling a “major win."

Politics February 26

Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder

A Travis County district attorney is facing new scrutiny for allegedly freeing a career criminal charged with murdering a father of five.

Federal Courts February 23

Federal judge blocks release of Jack Smith report's second volume

The judge’s ruling blocks the release of Jack Smith’s report on President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. The report was slated for publication Tuesday.

Federal Judges February 19

Federal judge strikes down large parts of Trump mass detention policies for migrants

A federal judge blocked Trump deportation policies, ruling government's "worst of the worst" claim about detained migrants is inaccurate and overly broad.

Justice Department February 13

Trump ousts judge-installed prosecutor; constitutional expert says Article II leaves no doubt

Trump fired court-appointed prosecutor Donald Kinsella, escalating a constitutional battle over who controls U.S. attorneys in an ongoing dispute.

Culture Trends February 13

Massachusetts judge rules father can’t opt 5-year-old son out of kindergarten books on ‘gender stereotypes’

A Massachusetts judge ruled a father cannot opt his 5-year-old out of kindergarten lessons featuring books about gender stereotypes in Lexington schools.