December 24 Federal judge strikes down 'gender secrecy' policies in California public schools A California public school policy barring teachers from informing parents about student gender identity changes was struck down by a federal judge on Monday.
December 24 Judge gives 'green light' to controversial New York driver's license law in blow to Trump admin A judge ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to New York's Green Light Law, which allows people to obtain driver's licenses without proof of legal U.S. residency.
December 23 Supreme Court rules on legality of Trump National Guard deployment to Illinois Trump's federalization of the National Guard has sparked a fierce debate across party lines, as Democrats denounce the push as unlawful and beyond the scope of his authority.
December 23 Boasberg says Trump must provide due process to CECOT migrants in US or elsewhere Judge Boasberg gave Trump officials 14 days to detail plans to provide due process protections for migrant deported to CECOT in March.
December 22 DOJ appeals dismissal of James, Comey criminal cases in long-shot legal gamble The Justice Department tried and failed to secure charge against Comey and James for a second time, prompting the appeal.
December 22 Judge blocks ICE from re-detaining Abrego Garcia – but signals ruling could come fast Abrego Garcia's hearing ended with little new information — but plenty of harsh words from Judge Xinis.
December 20 MIKE DAVIS: Why Trump's blue slip blues aren't Grassley's fault Senate Republicans clashed over Trump's criminal attorney picks as the blue slip rule blocks nominees. Grassley defended the process while critics demand action.
December 19 Trump administration appeals ruling restoring $2.7B in federal funding to Harvard The appeal revives a bitter, monthslong dispute between the Trump administration and the nation's oldest university.
December 17 Federal appeals court rules in favor of Trump administration on DC National Guard deployment A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's bid to continue National Guard deployment in Washington DC through February.
December 16 Judge warns Trump administration against 'irreversible' White House ballroom construction work Federal judge warns Trump administration against irreversible White House ballroom construction work ahead of January hearing that could halt the project.