Federal Judges

Minnesota 2 days ago

Border Patrol commander vows continued tear gas use after Minnesota federal judge’s order

A Trump administration immigration official said federal agents will continue using tear gas against violent protesters in Minneapolis, pushing back after a judge barred its use on peaceful demonstrators.

Minneapolis-St. Paul 3 days ago

Federal judge restricts ICE agents amid ongoing Minneapolis area protests

U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez, in Minnesota, bars ICE and Border Patrol from using tear gas against peaceful protesters during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis following deadly shooting of Renee Good.

California 5 days ago

Federal judge scorches Dems for pandering to Latinos with California map in fiery dissent

A federal judge blasted California’s mid-decade redistricting plan, saying race played a key role in drawing Democratic-friendly House districts.

Politics 6 days ago

Supreme Court conservatives signal support for state transgender sports bans during oral arguments

Supreme Court justices debated state bans on transgender students in women's sports, with both sides invoking contrasting views of "fairness."

Federal Judges January 11

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing mail-in voting rules in executive order

Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s executive order on elections, ruling the president lacked authority to impose the changes on Washington and Oregon.

Federal Judges January 11

Federal judge temporarily blocks DHS termination of Family Reunification Parole programs over notice concerns

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani temporarily blocks DHS termination of Family Reunification Parole programs.

Politics January 9

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

Supreme Court hears landmark cases Tuesday on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia, with rulings that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights.

Federal Judges January 8

Federal judge disqualifies US attorney, tosses subpoenas targeting NY AG Letitia James

Federal judge disqualifies NY prosecutor, tosses subpoenas targeting AG Letitia James over Trump fraud investigations. Court rules appointment unlawful.

Judiciary January 7

Cruz demands impeachment of Boasberg and judge who sentenced Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin

Congress should impeach two federal judges for misconduct despite the rarity of such action, Senator Ted Cruz argued Wednesday, citing gag orders and a lenient sentencing decision.

Justice Department January 7

Federal judge presses Lindsey Halligan on why she is using US attorney title

Federal judge orders Lindsey Halligan to justify using official title after court ruled appointment as U.S. attorney unlawful.