Illegal Immigrants 2 days ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia released after judge rules Trump admin lacked valid removal order A federal judge ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE’s Moshannon Valley facility, ruling the Trump administration lacked the required removal order.
Donald Trump 4 days ago Judge blocks Trump National Guard deployment in Los Angeles The order from Judge Breyer returns the National Guard troops to the control of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Texas November 21 Texas files emergency Supreme Court petition after Trump-backed congressional map blocked by federal judges Texas' redistricting battle heads to the Supreme Court after the state challenged a ruling that blocked a congressional map designed to help Republicans gain five seats.
Donald Trump November 20 Fate of Abrego Garcia hangs in the balance as judge grills DOJ on removal order U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ripped the Trump administration Thursday for its "empty word salad" in a migrant deportation battle, adding she would "love to see the evidence."
Donald Trump November 19 Republicans protest double standard after judges call Texas redistricting plan 'racially gerrymandered' Federal judges block Texas GOP redistricting plan, sparking Republican backlash over racial gerrymandering claims as case heads to Supreme Court.
Justice Department November 19 Federal judge calls Comey indictment into question, asks if Halligan is a 'puppet' for Trump Judge finds interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan signed final indictment against James Comey that was never presented to full grand jury.
Federal Judges November 14 Ex-judges blast top Trump DOJ official for declaring ‘war’ on courts A group of former federal judges says Deputy AG Todd Blanche’s “war" comments on so-called "activist judges" threaten public trust in the courts.
Donald Trump November 10 Trump, states back in court over SNAP as benefits remain in legal limbo The fight over SNAP benefits continues to play out in the Supreme Court and federal courts, leaving millions of low-income Americans hanging in the balance.
Donald Trump November 7 DOJ accuses federal judge of making ‘mockery of the separation of powers’ in SNAP appeal A federal appeals court is weighing the Trump administration’s request to pause a Rhode Island judge’s order requiring $4 billion to fully fund SNAP benefits for millions of low-income Americans through November.
Judiciary October 31 Potential Supreme Court candidates join 'unprecedented' panel to tackle antisemitism Federal judges will hold unusual panel on antisemitism at the Federalist Society's convention to address anti-Jewish sentiment after Hamas' 2023 attack.
Chicago October 30 Federal appeals court cancels daily Border Patrol chief check-ins DHS celebrates after an appeals court paused a district judge's order for unprecedented daily briefings on Chicago immigration operations.
Artificial Intelligence October 24 Federal judges acknowledge court ruling errors tied to staffers’ AI use after Grassley inquiry Two federal judges admitted that staff members used artificial intelligence to draft court orders with errors, prompting calls for stronger judicial AI policies and oversight.
Donald Trump October 17 Supreme Court sets date to hear FTC Slaughter case in test of Trump's firing powers The Supreme Court takes up Trump’s effort to remove an FTC member, a case that could expand presidential control over independent agencies.
Federal Judges October 17 Who is Judge Chuang, the Obama appointee assigned to John Bolton's case? Judge Theodore Chuang, known for halting Trump's travel ban and DOGE efforts, will preside over John Bolton's case involving 18 counts of mishandling classified materials.
Texas October 15 Judge blocks part of Texas law that limits campus protests after dark: '1st Amendment does not have a bedtime' A judge has temporarily blocked key parts of Texas’ new law limiting expression on campuses, preventing the University of Texas System from enforcing a ban on overnight expression
Federal Judges October 15 US judge extends order blocking Trump's National Guard deployment in Portland The Trump-appointed judge extended an earlier order blocking the National Guard deployment to Portland, which she said was 'unlawful' and unneeded.
Alabama October 14 Federal judge fines, reprimands lawyer who used AI to draft court filings A federal judge reprimanded Loxley-based attorney James Johnson after AI generated bogus citations, calling it part of an ongoing legal epidemic.
Politics October 9 Federal judge undercuts Trump's executive order on 'radical gender ideology' U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell blocked Trump administration rules requiring teen pregnancy prevention grant recipients to avoid gender ideology content.
Federal Courts October 5 Trump's presidency faces crucial tests as Supreme Court begins pivotal term Supreme Court justices face major constitutional questions about presidential authority as Trump administration appeals reach the high court for final review this term.
Federal Judges October 2 Reagan-appointed judge, once rebuked by Supreme Court, continues to lambaste Trump Reagan-appointed judge William Young blocked Trump administration policies targeting pro-Palestinian activists and NIH research grants, describing the conduct as bullying.
Supreme Court October 1 Trump birthright citizenship fight heads back to Supreme Court as new term begins The Supreme Court may review President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order that opponents say violates the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.
Immigration September 18 Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deporting hundreds of Guatemalan minors Judge Timothy Kelly halts deportation of Guatemalan minors who do not have final removal orders, after no parents requested their children's return to Guatemala.
Politics September 11 Ryan Routh trial begins after jury seated in Trump assassination attempt case Federal prosecutors will present evidence against Ryan Routh, who allegedly targeted President Trump with an AK-style rifle in September 2024.
Politics September 9 Chief Justice Roberts sides with Trump to temporarily freeze $5B in foreign aid spending The Trump administration seeks to freeze $5 billion in foreign aid as part of its America First agenda, and the Supreme Court is weighing the dispute.
Supreme Court September 8 Barrett says justices 'wear black, not red or blue' in response to partisan critics in Fox News interview Supreme Court Justice Barrett promotes her new book on Fox News while explaining the Court's nonpartisan approach and addressing public misconceptions about judicial decisions.
Supreme Court September 5 Justice Barrett opens up about 'awkward' start on SCOTUS, shadow docket and more in forthcoming memoir Amy Coney Barrett speaks about her confirmation process and Supreme Court colleagues while defending emergency rulings favoring Trump administration policies.
Supreme Court September 5 Justice Barrett defends Jackson jabs as ‘warranted’ in rare public appearance Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke about her recent controversial opinion on universal injunctions, saying her stern words for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in it were appropriate.
Donald Trump September 4 Abrego Garcia case prompts key DOJ oustings, clears way for Trump deportation agenda The deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has led to multiple Justice Department firings and prompted federal judges to question the government's actions.
Donald Trump September 3 Appeals court blocks Trump from deporting members of Tren de Aragua gang An appeals court ruled that the Trump administration cannot speed the deportations of migrants accused of being Tren de Aragua gang members using an 18th-century wartime law.
Donald Trump August 29 Federal judge blocks Trump's expanded deportation plan over due process concerns for illegal immigrants U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb prevented the Trump administration from using fast-track deportations on immigrants with granted parole status in interior areas.
