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August 20

US announces more sanctions on ICC officials for targeting Americans, Israelis

The State Department announced sanctions against four ICC officials over their actions against Americans and Israelis. The ICC denounced the sanctions as an attack on the court's independence.

August 20

Abrego Garcia lawyers file motion to dismiss criminal charges from Trump DOJ, citing 'vindictive' prosecution

Attorneys for Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia ask a Nashville judge to dismiss human smuggling charges, alleging selective prosecution by Trump’s DOJ.

August 20

Second federal judge blocks Justice Department bid to release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury files

Court rejects unsealing 70 pages of Epstein grand jury transcripts and exhibits, citing safety concerns for over 1,000 victims in the case

August 19

Appeals court blocks New Mexico's 7-day waiting period for gun purchases, saying it violates 2nd Amendment

A federal appeals court blocked New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, ruling that it likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

August 19

Justice Barrett teases new memoir in abrupt conference exit

Amy Coney Barrett spoke for just three minutes at the Seventh Circuit Judicial Conference in Chicago, emphasizing camaraderie among judges despite disagreements.

August 19

Dem Texas lawmaker spends night on state House floor after refusing GOP-mandated police escort

A state lawmaker has refused to leave the Texas Capitol as Republicans use police to prevent Democrats from fleeing the state over a redistricting vote.

August 19

Conservative 'playbook' to beat Democrats in court outlined in senator's new book

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., outlined to Fox News Digital how Democrats used lawfare to "silence dissent" under the Biden administration, and how his book shows a path ahead for conservatives.

August 18

Feds charge dozens of alleged Tren de Aragua members with drug trafficking and murder-for-hire

A Colorado grand jury indicted 28 alleged Tren de Aragua associates on firearms and drug trafficking charges as authorities recover 69 weapons from Denver-area investigation.

August 18

Judge to decide Trump appointee Alina Habba's fate as US attorney

Federal judge Matthew Brann will decide this week if Trump appointee Alina Habba can legally serve as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey after bypassing Senate confirmation.

August 18

Federal appeals court blocks Louisiana's new congressional map in blow to GOP

Louisiana redistricting map blocked by appeals court for diluting Black votes while Supreme Court considers broader case on race-conscious congressional district drawing.