Trump-appointed federal judge orders administration to restore $233 million in disaster funding after 12 attorneys general sued over cuts tied to immigration enforcement.
Judge extends order blocking ICE from arresting Kilmar Abrego Garcia through New Year, tells DOJ the emergency leading to her restraining order was “of your own making.”
Former CIA Director John Brennan asks chief judge to block DOJ from steering his case to Fort Pierce division, where Aileen Cannon, who dismissed Trump’s classified documents case, is the only judge.
Twenty-one states and DC sue to block Trump from defunding Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has returned $21 billion to consumers since 2011.
Judge orders Trump administration to return 137 Venezuelans sent to El Salvador’s CECOT prison or give them hearings, ruling that U.S. denied their due process rights.
DOJ sues District of Columbia over AR-15 restrictions months after deploying National Guard to fight crime, naming no individual plaintiffs claiming their rights were violated.
Judge orders release of immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra on $5,000 bond after ruling DHS failed to justify nine months of detention.
Immigrants in remote Alaska fishing town face deportation after state DMV erroneously registered them to vote, despite state admitting fault and apologizing.
University of Kentucky law professor challenging use of IHRA antisemitism definition after removal from classroom; university’s investigator is Project 2025 contributor.
DOJ appeals ruling that dismissed Comey and James prosecutions after judge found Trump’s personal attorney, with no prosecutorial experience, was illegally appointed to bring charges.
Army lawyer fired as immigration judge after five weeks for granting asylum in 6 of 11 cases, as administration sends military attorneys to serve as “Deportation Judges.”
Supreme Court rejects Trump request to block case challenging policy that bars immigration judges from speaking publicly about immigration.
Texas judge unseals Ken Paxton divorce records as media argued his finances, central to repeated corruption allegations, are a matter of public interest.
Federal judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after ruling electoral map violates Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voter power.
Antioch, California agrees to police reforms including independent review board after scandal that sent three officers to prison for excessive force and falsifying reports.
Trump administration appeals ruling that restored $2.7 billion in frozen research funding to Harvard, two days before deadline expired.
Judge dismisses challenge to Miami Dade College gifting $67 million downtown lot for Trump presidential library after board redid vote at four-hour public meeting.
Court filings reveal Florida has received no federal reimbursement for Everglades immigration detention facility despite DeSantis claiming taxpayers “are not on the hook.”
Jury convicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan of felony for leading man through courthouse side door after ICE agents arrived to arrest him in April.
Judge signals White House ballroom construction will continue as Trump raises price tag to $400 million and thanks judge at Hanukkah event.
Federal appeals court allows National Guard to remain in D.C. while judges review legality of Trump’s crime emergency deployment.
DOJ tells court targeting blue states for energy grant cuts is “constitutionally permissible” because partisanship “can serve as a proxy for legitimate policy considerations.”
HHS terminates seven grants to American Academy of Pediatrics, which is suing Kennedy over vaccine policy.
Federal judge blocks DHS policy requiring seven-day notice for congressional visits to ICE detention facilities, calling it “contrary to law.”
Sixth Circuit rules 2-1 along party lines that Michigan’s conversion therapy ban violates Catholic charity’s free speech rights.
U.S. government admits Army pilots and air traffic controller failed in January collision that killed 67, as NTSB final report looms.
DOJ’s new Second Amendment section sues U.S. Virgin Islands over gun permit delays and requirements Supreme Court struck down years ago.
Jack Smith tells House Judiciary he had proof beyond reasonable doubt Trump broke law overturning 2020 election, but Jordan blocked public testimony.
Texas sues Samsung, LG, Sony, and two Chinese TV makers, alleging deceptive consent hides surveillance software that captures screenshots every half-second and sells viewing data.
Oklahoma Supreme Court permanently nullifies social studies standards requiring Bible teaching and 2020 election doubt, finding state board violated open meeting laws.
Sixteen states sue Trump administration for withholding $2.1 billion in EV charging funds Congress allocated under Biden’s infrastructure law.
Maine asks court to dismiss DOJ lawsuit demanding voter data including partial Social Security numbers, arguing request violates post-Watergate privacy law.
Wisconsin judge rules Trump attorneys Troupis and Roman will stand trial on felony forgery charges for roles in 2020 false electors scheme, despite federal pardons.
Former Instacart director sues company, alleging she was fired for running as Democrat after executives sought to curry favor with Trump administration.
Federal judge orders release of Iranian bodybuilder detained five months by ICE without progress on deportation, one of thousands of habeas petitions challenging immigrant custody.
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over edited Jan. 6 speech clip, adding to media lawsuits after settlements from CBS and ABC.
Trump administration claims national security requires White House ballroom construction to proceed, responding to lawsuit over East Wing demolition without congressional approval.
Coast Guard promises to return rescue helicopter to Newport after senator held up commandant’s confirmation, but door remains open for future ICE facility at Oregon coast site.
Ninth Circuit orders Trump to end California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles by Monday, ruling six-month military presence outlasted any emergency justification.
Delaware acting U.S. attorney resigns after Democratic senators decline to support her nomination, days after Third Circuit ruled Trump unlawfully installed New Jersey counterpart.
Justice Department ordered lawyers to “find” evidence UCLA tolerated antisemitism within one month to justify predetermined lawsuit, with career attorneys warning in internal memo the case was weak.
First Circuit reverses block on Trump law stripping Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, one week after a separate 22-state challenge secured a different injunction protecting those states.
Judge Xinis bars ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia during check-ins, one day after ordering his release following four months of detention.
National Trust for Historic Preservation sues to halt White House ballroom construction, arguing Trump demolished East Wing without legally required public review.
Justice Department asks appeals court to remove Judge Boasberg from Alien Enemies Act case, claiming “retaliation and harassment,” after he ordered testimony from whistleblower who disclosed ignored court orders.
House Oversight chair threatens contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton if they refuse depositions in Epstein inquiry, hours after Democrats released photos of Clinton and Trump.
Justice Department appeals order requiring sign language interpreters at White House briefings, arguing Trump should not be forced to “share his platform” or compromise his “image.”
TSA announces it will dissolve union contract covering 47,000 airport screeners on Jan. 11, six months after federal judge blocked the agency’s first attempt.
House Democrats release 89 Epstein estate photos showing Trump, Clinton, Gates, and Prince Andrew, a week before DOJ must release investigation files.
Texas and Florida attorneys general sue FDA to restrict abortion pill mifepristone, challenging both the 2000 approval and a new generic version approved under Trump’s own administration.
