Trump-appointed federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Michigan voters’ Social Security numbers, dates of birth and driver’s license numbers.
Grand jury refuses to indict six Democratic lawmakers after Trump’s U.S. attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro sought sedition charges over a video reminding service members they can reject unlawful orders.
Appeals court rules the government can move forward with deporting more than 60,000 immigrants from Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal, overriding a judge who found the decision was racially motivated and “preordained.”
Immigration court terminates the government’s attempt to deport Tufts Ph.D. student Rümeysa Öztürk, ruling the administration failed to prove its case against the pro-Palestinian activist it arrested for co-authoring a student newspaper op-ed.
Justice Department asks the Supreme Court to dismiss Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction for defying a House subpoena to testify about the Capitol attack, after he already served his four-month sentence.
Federal officials denied seeking to expedite deportation of the Minneapolis family whose 5-year-old son Liam was photographed surrounded by immigration officers, after their lawyer called the proceedings “extraordinary” and possibly “retaliatory.”
Federal judge blocks California’s mask ban for immigration officers because it excluded state police, but upholds visible badge requirement for all non-uniformed law enforcement.
ICE’s chief counsel in Minnesota retired Friday as the U.S. Attorney admits his office is overwhelmed after losing more than a dozen veteran prosecutors to Operation Metro Surge litigation.
Fifth Circuit rules Trump can hold immigrants arrested anywhere in the U.S. without bond hearings, reversing decades of detention policy in a 2-1 decision.
Federal judge declares Texas anti-ESG law unconstitutional, ruling that its definition of “boycotting” fossil fuel companies was too broad and violated First Amendment protections.
Sen. Blackburn demands Chief Justice Roberts investigate Justice Jackson’s impartiality for attending the Grammys, where artists wore “ICE out” pins and criticized immigration enforcement.
Arizona judge permanently blocks genetic abnormality abortion ban, telemedicine restrictions, and mandatory waiting periods, ruling they violate the abortion rights amendment voters passed in 2024.
Trump administration filed for expedited deportation of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his family, but a judge granted a continuance allowing them to stay for now.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from freezing $10 billion in child care and safety net funding to Colorado, California, New York, Minnesota, and Illinois after officials couldn’t provide evidence of fraud.
Federal judge rules Trump administration illegally deported three families previously separated at the border, finding agents used “lies, deception, and coercion,” and orders their return at government expense.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze $16 billion for the Hudson River tunnel project, ruling that continued delay would cause irreparable harm to New York and New Jersey.
Second federal judge blocks IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE, also ordering ICE to stop using address data it already received.
Virginia Democrats release congressional map proposing 10 of 11 districts favor their party, moving forward despite a court order halting the redistricting process.
Oregon, Washington and Native American tribes return to court after Trump killed a $1 billion Biden-era deal to recover endangered salmon runs on the Snake and Columbia Rivers.
Sen. Slotkin refuses DOJ interview over military “illegal orders” video, says investigation is retaliation after Trump called the video “seditious behavior, punishable by death.”
Judge orders Musk to sit for deposition over USAID shutdown, ruling he cannot claim high-ranking official protections because his role was informal.
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.
