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'Drug-dealing' network shielded by blue states targeted in SCOTUS challenge

September 30, 2026

'Drug-dealing' network shielded by blue states targeted in SCOTUS challenge

Louisiana Republican Attorney General Liz Murrill filed two lawsuits targeting blue-state shield laws and the online abortion pill pipeline.

Secret phone record seizure sparks personal lawsuit from GOP senator

September 30, 2026

Secret phone record seizure sparks personal lawsuit from GOP senator

Marsha Blackburn's lawsuit targets Jack Smith personally, arguing the special counsel was never lawfully appointed and violated her constitutional rights.

Obama-appointed judge clears way for White employee to challenge Seattle's DEI policies

September 30, 2026

Obama-appointed judge clears way for White employee to challenge Seattle's DEI policies

Joshua Diemert's racial hostile work environment lawsuit against Seattle's DEI programs heads to trial after a unanimous appeals court ruling.

NCAA responds after Riley Gaines' lawsuit is dismissed, affirms compliance with Trump's executive order

September 29, 2026

NCAA responds after Riley Gaines' lawsuit is dismissed, affirms compliance with Trump's executive order

Riley Gaines and fellow athletes plan to appeal after a federal judge dismissed their Title IX lawsuit, ruling the NCAA isn't a federal funding recipient.

Supreme Court takes up fight over Trump’s third-country illegal alien deportation policy

September 29, 2026

Supreme Court takes up fight over Trump’s third-country illegal alien deportation policy

The Supreme Court cleared Trump's third-country deportation policy to proceed while justices prepare to hear the full legal challenge in December.

Supreme Court climate showdown jolted by Alito's last-minute decision

September 29, 2026

Supreme Court climate showdown jolted by Alito's last-minute decision

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from Suncor v. Boulder without explanation, while Elena Kagan faces separate recusal calls.

Riley Gaines' lawsuit vs NCAA dismissed by Biden-appointed judge, appeal planned

September 29, 2026

Riley Gaines' lawsuit vs NCAA dismissed by Biden-appointed judge, appeal planned

Riley Gaines vows to appeal after a federal judge ruled the NCAA is not subject to Title IX, dismissing her landmark transgender athlete lawsuit.

DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons

September 28, 2026

DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to enforce a Bureau of Prisons policy banning hormone therapy and accommodations for transgender inmates.

SCOTUS detention fight could unleash dangerous criminal migrants onto US streets, experts warns

September 27, 2026

SCOTUS detention fight could unleash dangerous criminal migrants onto US streets, experts warns

A Supreme Court battle over bond hearings for detained noncitizens with criminal records could make it harder for ICE to keep detainees locked up.

Wave of overlooked 'left-wing' lawsuits could come with an unexpected price tag for Americans

September 26, 2026

Wave of overlooked 'left-wing' lawsuits could come with an unexpected price tag for Americans

A report from Power The Future and the Heritage Foundation warns climate lawsuits could cost American households nearly $1,465 more per year.