FBI unable to access Washington Post reporter’s iPhone protected by Apple Lockdown Mode, but agents forced her to unlock laptop with fingerprint.
EEOC sues Nike for information on DEI programs after complaints allege systemic discrimination against white employees.
Fulton County asks federal court to return seized Georgia 2020 ballots as Trump repeats call to “take over” elections for third consecutive day.
Supreme Court declines to block California’s new congressional map, allowing Democrats to move forward with redistricting that could flip five GOP seats.
Judge Aileen Cannon sentences Ryan Routh to life in prison for 2024 assassination attempt against Trump at Florida golf course.
Homan orders 700 federal officers out of Minnesota, claims “unprecedented cooperation” nine weeks after operation that killed two civilians and drew 96 court order violations.
Federal judge halts warrantless ICE arrests in Oregon after agents testified they create warrants after detention and operate under daily quotas.
Justice Department pulls attorney who told judge “this job sucks” one day after her testimony revealed systemic breakdown in Minnesota immigration enforcement.
Government attorney tells federal judge “this job sucks” after being ordered to explain why DHS missed multiple deadlines to release five detainees who never should have been arrested.
Federal judge bars Homeland Security officers from using tear gas and projectile munitions on peaceful protesters outside Portland’s ICE building unless someone poses an imminent threat of physical harm.
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard over antisemitism claims and calls for criminal charges after a federal judge blocked his $2.2 billion funding freeze in September.
Federal judge rules DHS likely broke the law by requiring lawmakers to give one week’s notice before visiting ICE detention facilities.
Gateway Development Commission sues Trump administration over $205 million in withheld funding, with 1,000 workers facing layoffs by Feb. 6.
D.C. U.S. Attorney Pirro threatens jail for anyone bringing a gun into Washington, the same day Trump called for nationalizing state elections.
Courts block all five Trump stop-work orders against offshore wind farms, handing the industry a clean sweep of legal victories over the administration.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from ending deportation protections for 350,000 Haitians one day before they were set to expire, citing racial animus by Noem.
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigation after facing contempt charges for ignoring subpoenas issued six months ago.
Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father return to Minnesota two weeks after ICE detained the legal asylum seekers after the boy’s return from preschool.
Federal appeals judge dismisses DOJ misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg, ruling that even if he warned of a constitutional crisis at a Judicial Conference meeting, that would not violate ethics rules.
Federal judge denies Minnesota’s request to halt Operation Metro Surge but acknowledges “profound and even heartbreaking” consequences including two shootings by federal agents.
Utah governor signs bill expanding state Supreme Court from five to seven justices after legislature suffered court defeats on redistricting, abortion and school vouchers, giving him five of seven appointments.
Federal judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released from Texas detention center, calling their arrest part of “ill-conceived” deportation quota system.
Federal judge rules Energy Department violated federal law by forming secret climate group that met 18 times to produce report downplaying global warming.
Trump administration sues Virginia woman for $941,114 for failing to self-deport, part of a wave of litigation that has assessed over $6 billion in fines against 21,500 immigrants.
California’s top judge says ICE arrests at courthouses are scaring people away, with her office tracking activity at 17 courts as the state considers requiring formal reporting.
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump order requiring citizenship proof for voter registration, ruling the Constitution “does not allow the President to impose unilateral changes to federal election procedures.”
Philadelphia seeks injunction to restore slavery exhibits removed from President’s House under Trump order, with judge calling federal position “a dangerous precedent.”
Appeals court affirms Noem illegally ended temporary protected status for Venezuelans and Haitians, finding “ample evidence of racial animus,” though Supreme Court stay keeps termination in effect for now.
Trump, his two eldest sons, and the Trump Organization sue the IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over tax records leaked to ProPublica and the New York Times.
Federal judge calls Bondi’s posting of protester arrest photos “deeply disturbing,” refuses to protect anonymous ICE agents whose identities prosecutors won’t reveal.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady as Powell calls Supreme Court case over Trump’s attempt to fire Governor Cook “perhaps the most important” in Fed’s 113-year history.
Minnesota’s chief federal judge cancels contempt hearing for ICE chief after agency releases wrongly detained man, but warns of 96 violated court orders: “ICE is not a law unto itself.”
Detainees at Florida Everglades detention center testify calls were dropped when they asked about attorneys, had to use soap to write down phone numbers.
FBI seizes 2020 election ballots from Fulton County warehouse after judge previously denied White House lawsuit seeking same records.
Federal judge blocks detention of Minnesota refugees under Operation PARRIS, orders those moved out of state returned within five days.
Families of two Trinidadian men killed in U.S. boat strike sue Trump administration for wrongful death, calling the Caribbean attacks “extrajudicial killings”.
Texas AG Paxton sues Delaware nurse practitioner for prescribing abortion medication to Texans, second lawsuit testing state shield laws protecting out-of-state providers.
Federal judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court after agency failed to comply with “dozens of court orders,” but administration releases detainee to avoid contempt.
Federal judge bars ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his Ecuadorian father from Texas, citing their pending immigration cases.
Federal judge allows nearly complete Massachusetts offshore wind project to resume construction, fourth of five to win court challenge against Trump administration’s December national security freeze.
Virginia judge strikes down Democratic redistricting amendment headed for April ballot, ruling legislature violated its own rules and constitutional requirements during 2024 special session.
Federal appeals court declines to reimpose limits on immigration agents at Minnesota protests after ACLU emergency request following Pretti killing, with ruling making no mention of the shooting.
Federal appeals court declines to reconsider ruling that Trump’s personal attorney was unlawfully appointed as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, clearing path for Supreme Court fight.
Third federal judge rejects Justice Department voter data lawsuit, dismissing Oregon case after finding request lacked legal basis under Civil Rights Act.
Trump calls lawsuit challenging $400 million White House ballroom “ridiculous,” claims construction has gone too far to stop and reveals project has “Top Secret” military and Secret Service involvement.
Federal judge bars Trump administration from destroying evidence in Alex Pretti shooting after Minnesota investigators were blocked from crime scene despite having a warrant.
Minnesota activates National Guard after Hennepin County request; Minneapolis to file restraining order Monday seeking to halt crackdown and remove federal agents.
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending deportation protections for 4,000 Myanmar nationals, ruling decision lacked “genuine basis” and ignored country conditions.
Judge extends order requiring Trump administration to keep funding child care subsidies in five states after HHS cited fraud concerns based on right-wing influencer video.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit demanding Georgia voter rolls, ruling the department filed in the wrong court; DOJ has sued more than a dozen states for voter data.
