Rep. Al Green escorted out of second consecutive State of the Union after holding sign reading “Black People Aren’t Apes” referencing Trump’s deleted social media post depicting the Obamas.
Maryland attorney general sues to block ICE from converting a $102 million warehouse into a 1,500 person detention facility in a town of 2,000 without environmental review or public input.
Greenland’s prime minister rejects Trump’s offer to send a hospital ship, noting Greenland already provides free health care and telling Trump to stop making “random outbursts on social media.”
Federal judge seizes control of Arizona’s entire prison health care system after 14 years of litigation, two contempt findings and 131 of 154 court-ordered health standards violated, covering at least 25,000 incarcerated people.
Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously strikes down the state’s charter school law, ruling it violates the constitutional requirement for a common school system overseen by elected boards.
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of “terror” against immigrants and violence against its own citizens, finding DHS violated her order to end mandatory detention nationwide.
Seventeen health and environmental groups sue EPA over repeal of the endangerment finding, the 2009 scientific framework that allowed regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Governor Moore signs law banning Maryland police from participating in ICE’s 287(g) program after finding the majority of those arrested by ICE in the state were never convicted of a crime.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibits removed from President’s House in Philadelphia, quoting Orwell and comparing government to “Ministry of Truth.”
Bipartisan lawmakers who co-wrote the Epstein Files Transparency Act reject Bondi’s claim that DOJ has released all required files, saying the law requires internal memos on decisions not to prosecute that DOJ is withholding.
Pentagon threatens to sever its $200M relationship with Anthropic after the AI firm refuses to lift restrictions on mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.
Hundreds gather as New York officials re-raise the pride flag at Stonewall National Monument two days after the Trump administration ordered it removed.
House passes resolution to end Trump’s Canadian tariffs 219-211, with six Republicans breaking ranks despite Trump threatening primary challenges minutes after the vote.
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.
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.
Congressional Black Caucus chair calls Trump administration a “bigoted and racist regime” after video depicting Obamas as primates stayed on Truth Social for 12 hours.
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.
Second federal judge blocks IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE, also ordering ICE to stop using address data it already received.
Judge orders Musk to sit for deposition over USAID shutdown, ruling he cannot claim high-ranking official protections because his role was informal.
Federal judge halts warrantless ICE arrests in Oregon after agents testified they create warrants after detention and operate under daily quotas.
New York Attorney General Letitia James deploys volunteer legal observers to monitor and document ICE enforcement actions statewide, citing Minnesota shootings as warning of unchecked federal operations.
Portland mayor tells ICE agents to resign and leave the city after federal forces deploy chemical munitions on thousands of union protesters including children outside city’s ICE facility.
Wired publishes a free guide on how to film ICE agents, protect your phone, and preserve footage for courts and investigators, warning there is no way to do it safely.
Thousands brave sub-freezing temperatures in Minneapolis and students walk out in 46 states on national day of protest demanding ICE withdrawal from Minnesota.
Carney urges Trump administration to stop meeting with Alberta separatists seeking $500 billion U.S. loan to leave Canada, as BC premier calls outreach “treason.”
Federal judge blocks detention of Minnesota refugees under Operation PARRIS, orders those moved out of state returned within five days.
Federal judge allows nearly complete Massachusetts offshore wind project to resume construction, fourth of five to win court challenge against Trump administration’s December national security freeze.
Third federal judge rejects Justice Department voter data lawsuit, dismissing Oregon case after finding request lacked legal basis under Civil Rights Act.
House Democrats held emergency caucus call to discuss impeaching DHS Secretary Noem after Pretti killing; 115 members now co-sponsor impeachment articles, including centrists who voted for DHS funding last week.
Appeals court declines to force arrest warrants for Don Lemon, four others over church protest; district chief judge called DOJ demand “unheard of.”
Philadelphia sues National Park Service to restore slavery exhibits removed from President’s House, where George Washington brought enslaved people while serving as president.
Five Democratic states ask judge to block Trump administration from withholding child care funding; HHS claimed fraud without evidence while demanding recipients’ Social Security numbers.
Three-star admiral Nancy Lacore, removed by Hegseth without cause after 35-year Navy career, announces run for Congress in South Carolina.
Virginia legislature sends reproductive rights amendment to November ballot, becoming the first Southern state to let voters enshrine abortion access.
Counter-protesters overwhelm pardoned January 6 rioter’s pro-ICE rally in Minneapolis as “Defend Our Neighbors” organizers commit to nonviolence.
Federal judge issues restraining order banning ICE agents from retaliating against, arresting, or using chemical irritants against peaceful protesters in Minnesota.
San Jose creates “ICE-free zones” on city property, banning federal agents from using parking lots, garages and public spaces for immigration staging or processing.
Newsom signals California will block Louisiana’s extradition request for doctor indicted on felony charges for mailing abortion pills, saying state “will not be complicit.”
Six federal prosecutors resign in Minnesota after Justice Department pushed investigation into Renee Good’s widow while refusing to open civil rights probe into agent who killed her.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth and Defense Dept. over attempt to demote him and cut retirement pay for video telling service members they can refuse unlawful orders.
Thousands march in Minneapolis as hundreds of anti-ICE protests sweep the country following federal agent shootings in Minnesota and Portland.
Judge blocks Trump’s $10 billion child care funding freeze in five Democratic states, ordered after viral video targeting Minnesota’s Somali community was found largely untrue.
Five states sue Trump administration for freezing $10 billion in childcare and family assistance funds, calling fraud justification “vindictive” and unconstitutional.
California loses $160 million in federal funds after refusing Trump administration demand to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses held by immigrants with work authorization.
Austin Peay State University will pay professor Darren Michael $500,000 and reinstate him after firing him for social media post about Charlie Kirk, admitting it failed to follow tenure process.
Minneapolis Hilton employee canceled DHS reservations after finding “immigration work connected with your name,” prompting Homeland Security to accuse chain of siding with “murderers and rapists.”
Danish energy company Ørsted files legal challenge over Trump’s suspension of Revolution Wind project that is 85% complete with all federal permits secured since 2023.
Federal employees file class action complaint against Trump policy eliminating gender-affirming care coverage from federal health insurance as ban takes effect New Year’s Day.
Federal judge vacates Noem’s termination of temporary protected status for 60,000 immigrants from Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal, ruling the decision was “preordained” and motivated by racial animus.
Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa Senate special election with 71% of vote, blocking Republican supermajority and becoming first Black woman in chamber’s history.
