Federal grand jury refuses for second time in seven days to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking DOJ’s third failed attempt to prosecute Trump’s political target.
House tables Trump impeachment resolution 237-140 after Democratic leaders vote “present,” citing lack of investigative process despite articles referencing Trump’s “punishable by DEATH” post about lawmakers.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore $3.6 billion in canceled FEMA disaster mitigation funding after 22 states sued, ruling Congress appropriated the money and “the government must follow the law.”
Trump claims to pardon Tina Peters for state election tampering conviction he has no constitutional authority over, as Colorado officials reject transfer and call it “a lawless act.”
Federal judge orders immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after four months of detention, calling administration’s threats to deport him to African countries where he has no ties “misrepresentation to the court.”
Federal judge blocks DHS rule criminalizing “unusual noise” near federal buildings after activists arrested or threatened for using megaphones on public sidewalks.
FBI spent years extraditing woman accused of smuggling aviation tech to Russia, now ICE wants to deport her to Belarus where US cannot get her back.
Third federal judge orders release of Epstein records in a week, granting DOJ request to unseal 2019 grand jury materials one day after Maxwell ruling.
Montana judge blocks school voucher program that required families to waive special education rights in exchange for funding that “often would not cover basic needs.”
Federal judge orders Trump to end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles and return 4,000 troops to Newsom’s control, White House vows appeal.
Illinois bars ICE from within 1,000 feet of state courthouses, requires hospitals and daycares to develop enforcement response plans.
Federal judge grants DOJ request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records, second ruling in a week after Trump dropped opposition to Epstein files release.
Trump signed two mortgages seven weeks apart claiming each Florida property as primary residence, then rented both out, matching fraud claims he made against Lisa Cook and Letitia James.
Federal judge vacates Trump’s day-one wind energy ban as “arbitrary and capricious,” ending 11-month permitting freeze that blocked all offshore projects.
Federal judge dismisses Missouri lawsuit seeking to block citizen referendum before signatures were submitted, freezing Trump-requested redistricting map until voters decide.
Louisiana abruptly cancels Medicaid contracts with Aetna and UnitedHealthcare, giving 488,500 enrollees 23 days to transition before Jan. 1.
Judge orders DOJ attorney fired in March for objecting to El Salvador flights to testify in Noem contempt probe over defied court order.
Twelve FBI agents sue Patel and Bondi claiming they were fired in September for kneeling during 2020 George Floyd protests five years earlier.
Federal court denies Tina Peters release, two weeks after Colorado rejected Trump administration’s request to transfer election conspiracist to federal custody.
DeSantis declares CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organizations in executive order, following Texas move that CAIR is now suing as unconstitutional.
Judge blocks prosecutors from evidence in Comey case Saturday, ruling government likely violated Fourth Amendment by retaining lawyer’s computer data since 2017.
Former federal workers file class action over DEI purge, alleging administration compiled target lists in November 2024 and fired DHS workforce that was 72% women, 36% Black
Federal judge rules Trump lacks legal authority to hold deportees at Guantánamo Bay, finding no prior administration used base for people deported from within U.S.
Three federal judges strike or annotate Halligan’s name from court filings after ruling she is not U.S. Attorney, as prosecutors say they have “no guidance” from DOJ.
Judge rules Epstein transparency law overrides grand jury secrecy, clearing release of transcripts from abandoned 2005 to 2007 Florida investigation.
DOJ refuses to disclose legal advice that led Noem to defy court order halting El Salvador deportations, citing privilege in contempt inquiry.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship, putting 14th Amendment guarantee and 127-year-old Wong Kim Ark precedent at stake.
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.
