Trial begins for Sean Dunn, fired Justice Department paralegal arrested by SWAT team after throwing sandwich at federal agent despite grand jury declining felony charge.
Federal judge hears testimony on alleged inhumane conditions and lack of attorney access at Broadview ICE facility with power to close it or halt all Chicago-area immigration enforcement.
Trump administration chooses to fund only half of November food stamps to nearly 42 million Americans despite federal court orders and $17 billion in available tariff revenue.
Treasury secretary says food aid could restart by Wednesday, two days after court’s Monday deadline to authorize payments or face contempt.
Trump-appointed judge blocks Trump’s deployment of 400 National Guard troops to Portland, ruling federal takeover of state forces likely violates Constitution.
Trump refuses negotiations as 33-day shutdown continues, and courts block his attempt to cut food aid for 42 million people.
Federal judge orders Trump to pay states food stamp money by Wednesday after administration claimed no legal authority despite $5.25 billion available.
New York judge dismisses Texas Attorney General Paxton’s attempt to enforce $113,000 judgment against Ulster County doctor who prescribed abortion medication to Texas patient.
NC GOP communications director threatens ProPublica reporter investigating state Supreme Court judge, saying “I would strongly suggest dropping this story” and invoking “connections with the Trump Administration.”
Judge blocks Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, ruling President “lacks the authority” to direct election changes under Constitution’s separation of powers.
Judges order Trump to continue food aid for 40 million Americans during shutdown after USDA said ‘well has run dry’ despite $6 billion emergency reserve.
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.
Federal judge orders DOJ and DHS to notify all employees that Bondi and Noem violated court rules by making prejudicial public statements about Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Federal judge rules acting US Attorney Bill Essayli unlawfully serving since July when he resigned as interim prosecutor and was immediately re-designated as “first assistant” by AG Pam Bondi.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s 4,000 shutdown layoffs as unlawful political retribution, citing statements that RIFs would target “Democrat programs.”
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over Tylenol autism claims one month after RFK Jr. issued guidance discouraging pregnant women from taking acetaminophen despite lack of evidence.
ICE deports Louisiana detainee with substantial citizenship claim to Laos in defiance of federal judge’s order blocking his removal.
Federal judge orders Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino to appear in court daily for seven days and wear a bodycam after he personally threw tear gas at crowds without warning.
Federal judge reaffirms injunction blocking deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia after Justice Department notified court of plans to deport him by Oct. 31.
More than 100 former Justice Department officials file brief calling Trump prosecution of ex-FBI Director James Comey “vindictive,” backed by authoritarianism scholars.
Federal judge blocks Trump from canceling up to $1 billion in student mental health grants, ruling Education Department’s identical explanations were “arbitrary and capricious.”
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to reverse ruling protecting Copyright Office director fired for AI advice to Congress.
DHS detains British journalist Sami Hamdi and revokes visa despite Sept. 30 federal court ruling that deportations over pro-Palestinian views violate Constitution and chill free speech.
Federal agents deploy tear gas in Chicago neighborhood for fourth time this week as Border Patrol commander faces court appearance for allegedly defying orders limiting its use.
Judge rules ICE detention of father whose teen daughter has cancer unlawful, orders bond hearing by Oct. 31 as DHS defends arrest by calling traffic violations “criminal.”
Federal appeals court temporarily blocks Trump deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland until Tuesday while broader panel of judges decides whether to rehear case.
Justice Department told a federal judge Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has authority to send migrants designated for deportation to any U.S. military base worldwide, defending Guantanamo detentions now paused for a hurricane.
Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino threw tear gas toward a crowd in Chicago’s Little Village Thursday morning despite a federal restraining order barring agents from using chemical agents on people who don’t pose a threat.
Trump terminates all trade negotiations with Canada after Ontario aired ads featuring Reagan’s 1987 anti-tariff remarks, accusing Canada of trying to influence pending Supreme Court cases on tariff legality.
Illinois and Chicago urge Supreme Court to reject Trump’s request to deploy National Guard, arguing judge’s order expires in three days and lower courts agree on legal analysis.
Comey asks judge to dismiss charges, arguing career prosecutors found no case but Trump installed White House aide who filed indictment days before statute of limitations expired.
Chicago judge questions top ICE and Border Patrol officials over body camera noncompliance and use of tear gas in residential areas during Operation Midway Blitz.
9th Circuit overturns judge’s order blocking National Guard in Portland, clearing way for Trump to deploy troops at ICE facility over state objections.
Federal judge expands restraining order blocking shutdown firings to cover employees in unions the government stopped recognizing after Trump’s executive order ending representation.
Federal courts run out of funding Monday and will furlough staff after exhausting court fees and non-appropriated funds during the three-week shutdown.
Federal judge orders ICE field director to testify and requires agents in Chicago immigration operation to wear body cameras after expressing “profound concern” about violations of restrictions on tear gas use.
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump from withholding $34 million in anti-terror transit funding from New York City, calling the sanctuary city-based decision “arbitrary, capricious, and a blatant violation of the law.”
Trump refiles defamation lawsuit against New York Times seeking $15 billion after judge threw out original 85-page complaint as “tedious and burdensome,” ordering a rewrite under 40 pages.
Pennsylvania’s Fulton County faces over $1 million in fines after Republican commissioners allowed third-party access to voting machines to aid Trump’s stolen election claims, including after state Supreme Court barred such access.
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Rep. Cory Mills a “faithful colleague” after judge grants restraining order barring Mills from coming within 500 feet of ex-girlfriend and finds his testimony untruthful.
Top Cook County judge bars civil arrests at courthouses after at least nine people arrested by federal immigration agents since July and clients began avoiding court out of fear.
