Institute of Museum and Library Services reinstates all terminated grants after federal judge ruled Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the agency was unlawful, reversing months of frozen funding.
Unions seek emergency court order to block 1,000 federal layoffs after Trump administration argues congressional moratorium on reductions in force does not apply at five agencies, with State Department telling employees to “sue us.”
New York Times sues Pentagon over press restrictions after six reporters surrendered credentials rather than sign Hegseth’s policy limiting what journalists can publish.
Missouri appeals court rewrites Republican ballot measure to explicitly state that voting “yes” would repeal abortion rights voters approved in 2024 after second misleading draft rejected.
Appeals court lets Trump’s National Guard deployment in Washington continue after administration argued no limits exist on presidential power to station troops in American cities.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges days after judge found Trump’s personal attorney was improperly appointed to prosecute her.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use redistricting maps a lower court found likely unconstitutional, with Justice Kagan warning decision ensures race-based voter placement.
Six EPA employees fired for signing letter accusing agency of “recklessly undermining” its mission are appealing to MSPB, alleging First Amendment violations and political retaliation.
House Judiciary subpoenas Jack Smith for closed-door testimony Dec. 17 after rejecting his offer to testify publicly about Trump investigations.
New York AG James challenges authority of acting US attorney appointed through Bondi’s procedural move that other courts have ruled unlawful, blocking subpoenas tied to Trump cases.
Trump renames US Institute of Peace after himself months after gutting the agency, firing its board, and taking over its building in what a federal judge called an illegal seizure.
Trump asks Judge Cannon to permanently block release of Jack Smith’s classified documents report, breaking precedent that special counsel findings be made public.
Appeals court revives Georgia ban on giving food and water to voters in line, orders reconsideration ahead of 2026 midterms citing new Supreme Court precedent.
Kari Lake notifies Congress of plans to close Voice of America overseas bureaus and radio stations despite April court order requiring agency to maintain news operations.
Federal judge finds “substantial likelihood” of unlawful immigration arrests in D.C., blocks warrantless detentions, orders agents to document flight-risk basis and share with plaintiffs.
DOT revokes accreditation for nearly 3,000 trucking schools and warns 4,000 more, one month after appeals court blocked immigrant CDL restrictions.
Trump fires eight more New York immigration judges as fired Ohio judge sues, alleging discrimination based on gender, Lebanese dual citizenship, and prior Democratic candidacy.
Third Circuit disqualifies Alina Habba as New Jersey U.S. Attorney, ruling Trump’s maneuver to bypass Senate confirmation violated federal law, first appeals court to block such appointments.
ICE deports Austin college student to Honduras 48 hours after arrest at Boston airport despite federal judge issuing deportation stay, lawyer says.
Appeals court allows Florida to enforce social media ban on minors while lawsuit continues; dissent calls law “plainly unconstitutional.”
21 states sue USDA over guidance stripping SNAP benefits from refugees and asylum recipients, calling it unauthorized by Congress.
Georgia prosecutor dismisses Trump election case, ending last active criminal prosecution over 2020 election interference.
Supreme Court defers ruling on Trump’s firing of Copyright Office head, bundling case with pending FTC and Federal Reserve challenges.
Federal judges allow North Carolina to use redrawn map targeting state’s only swing district ahead of 2026 midterms.
DOJ acknowledges Noem ordered deportation of 100 Venezuelans to El Salvador prison despite judge’s order, as contempt proceedings resume and court seeks testimony from nine officials.
Federal judge finds ICE “routinely” made unlawful warrantless arrests in Colorado, grants provisional class action and orders agents to document flight risk for each arrest.
Iowa public defender fired for posting Bible verses about Charlie Kirk’s death sues state for First Amendment violation after appeals board ordered her reinstatement.
Chief judge dismisses DOJ misconduct complaint against judge who blocked Trump’s transgender military ban, says department should have sought recusal instead.
Political consultant who sent AI robocalls mimicking Biden to suppress New Hampshire primary votes says he will defy federal court order to pay damages.
Wisconsin Supreme Court orders three-judge panels to hear challenges to congressional maps where Republicans hold six of eight seats despite divided electorate.
Rep. Swalwell sues housing official Pulte for allegedly accessing his confidential mortgage records, the fourth Trump critic Pulte has referred to DOJ for investigation.
Federal judge orders DOJ to expedite FOIA request probing whether Trump’s name in Epstein files prompted administration’s July reversal on releasing them.
Judge dismisses Trump’s prosecutions of Comey and Letitia James, ruling interim prosecutor’s appointment invalid after career prosecutors refused to bring charges.
D.C. U.S. Attorney Pirro wins ruling allowing local grand jury indictments after federal grand juries reject charges, a precedent extending to sedition and treason.
Comey seeks dismissal after prosecutors admit full grand jury never reviewed final indictment that dropped rejected count, signed days before 5-year statute of limitations expired despite DOJ attempting to walk back admission.
Bondi files to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts in Florida after New York denial, citing Transparency Act passed by Congress days after claiming “new information” reversed case closure.
Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE, rules data pact violated post-Watergate privacy laws and was “arbitrary and capricious.”
Costa Rica says it will still accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, directly contradicting ICE official who testified under oath this week that the country was “not an option.”
North Dakota Supreme Court upholds abortion ban despite 3 of 5 justices finding it unconstitutional; state’s supermajority rule required 4 votes to strike law.
Justice Alito pauses ruling that struck down Texas’ “Big Beautiful Map” as racial gerrymandering; AG Paxton says it was designed “solely to secure more Republican seats.”
Federal judge issues 233-page ruling finding Border Patrol commander was ‘outright lying’ about Chicago deportation operation, documents 76 use-of-force incidents.
Federal judge dismisses last Midway Blitz case after grand juries refuse indictments in at least three prosecutions, calling charges “unusual and possibly unprecedented.
CFPB to furlough workforce on December 31 and transfer cases to Justice Department after Trump cuts Federal Reserve funding, latest attempt to close consumer protection bureau.
Federal judge rules Trump’s 2,000-soldier Washington deployment illegal, saying president lacks authority to dispatch National Guard for crime deterrence despite violence claims.
Justice Department reverses itself one day after admitting full grand jury never saw final Comey indictment, now claims charges were properly approved.
Trans woman deported to Mexico despite court order finding she would likely face torture, with administration calling it “inadvertent” after trying four other countries.
9th Circuit orders Oregon National Guard troops to remain under federal control but blocks deployment, an hour after Gov. Tina Kotek announced all 200 troops would be demobilized by Friday.
DOJ admits grand jury that indicted James Comey never saw final charges, with lead prosecutor Lindsey Halligan bringing altered version for foreperson signature after Comey’s attorneys argue lapse warrants dismissal.
GSA agrees not to paint 137-year-old Eisenhower Executive Office Building before 2026 after preservation groups sue, three days after Trump called the National Historic Landmark “ugly” and said “gray is for funerals.”
Judge James Boasberg resumes criminal contempt probe into Trump officials after two planes carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members continued to El Salvador despite his order to turn them around.
