Texas Supreme Court amends judicial conduct rules to allow judges to decline same-sex weddings based on religious beliefs without violating state impartiality standards.
Federal judge likely to order Trump administration to use emergency funds for November SNAP benefits during 30-day shutdown despite USDA objections.
Federal judge rules FDA violated law by restricting mifepristone access without reasoned explanation, though restrictions remain during agency review.
Federal judge quashes DOJ subpoena to online trans health provider QueerDoc, ruling demand serves “improper purpose” of executing Trump’s orders to eliminate gender-affirming care rather than legitimate law enforcement investigation.
Federal trial reveals Oregon National Guard troops deployed to Portland ICE facility for 12 hours on Oct 4 despite Judge Immergut’s restraining order issued during their shift, with judge warning of possible contempt.
Supreme Court effectively denies Trump emergency request to deploy National Guard to Illinois, ordering supplemental briefs with Nov. 10 deadline that deflates urgency claims and keeps troops blocked.
Appeals court temporarily blocks Judge Ellis order requiring Border Patrol commander Bovino to appear in court daily, after Justice Department calls it “extraordinarily disruptive” to deportation operations.
Colorado sues Trump over moving Space Command to Alabama in retaliation for state’s mail-in voting system, which Trump called “automatically crooked elections” and “a big factor” in his decision.
ICE deports Alabama man with US citizenship claim to Laos one day after federal judge blocked removal, warning of “inherent and obvious harm” in deporting a citizen.
Trump appeals felony conviction in hush-money case, arguing Supreme Court immunity ruling bars jury from considering official presidential acts like testimony from former aide Hope Hicks.
