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October 15

Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin layoffs of thousands of federal workers during government shutdown

Federal judge Susan Illston blocks Trump administration government RIFs during shutdown, granting temporary restraining order after unions argued layoffs were unlawful.

October 15

Louisiana AG aims to dismantle ‘offensive’ voting law that factors race into redistricting

Louisiana's congressional map with two majority-black districts faces a constitutional challenge that Attorney General Liz Murrill says violates equal protection.

October 15

Supreme Court signals it may limit key Voting Rights Act rule

The Supreme Court case comes as several GOP-led states have embarked on rare mid-decade redistricting fights, in attempt to gain an advantage in the 2026 midterms.

October 15

Hawley pushes ban on Obamacare coverage for gender transitions, abortion amid shutdown: 'No more loopholes'

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., will introduce legislation to ban Affordable Care Act coverage for abortion and gender transition care for minors this week.

October 15

Federal judge rules in favor of allowing SCOTUS case over trans athletes to proceed after attempt to dismiss

A federal judge allowed Idaho's transgender athlete Supreme Court case to proceed after Lindsay Hecox attempted to have the landmark women's sports lawsuit dropped.

October 15

Missouri man executed for killing state trooper, marking state's first execution of the year

A Missouri man who was convicted of fatally shooting a state trooper 20 years ago was put to death on Tuesday, marking the state's first execution of the year.

October 14

Former Supreme Court justice warns partisanship plays 'too much of a role' in judicial nominations

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy shared his perspective on the court today, addressed presidential power cases and more on "Special Report."

October 14

‘Life, Law & Liberty’: Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy pens memoir

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy shares his perspective on the court today, addresses presidential power cases and more on ‘Special Report.’

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.

October 14

Republicans mount campaign to flip Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Democratic majority

Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to retain three Democratic Supreme Court justices in November as Republicans target the court's controversial COVID-19 and election decisions.