Courts & Law
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California judge blocks release of Rob Reiner's, wife Michele Reiner's autopsies
The Los Angeles medical examiner's office previously confirmed the case was a homicide, listing the cause of death as “multiple sharp force injuries” in its public database, but the information has since been removed.
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You Vote: With AG Bondi's plan to investigate the lawfare against Trump, who is likeliest target?
Bondi signaled she agrees with FBI Director Kash Patel, who earlier this year penned a memo predicating an investigation looking at the weaponization of intelligence of law-enforcement powers dating to the Russia collusion case as an ongoing conspiracy.
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Utah judge rules redacted transcript in Charlie Kirk assassination case can be released
The judge said that he believes the transcript from the October hearing will be released Monday, but the audio recording is expected to be released in the coming weeks after the necessary redactions are made.
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U.S. Supreme Court to decide Louisiana redistricting dispute with national implications
As the 2026 elections near, election officials, lawmakers and advocacy groups await the ruling, which could determine not only who draws the lines, but how – and ultimately who – gets to vote in districts that meaningfully reflect their communities.
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Chinese national sentenced to prison for smuggling reptiles in U.S. wildlife trafficking case
Lin shipped roughly 222 packages to Hong Kong between August 2023 and November 2024 containing an estimated 850 live turtles.
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U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump admin attempt to deport British anti-disinformation activist
A court conference is scheduled for Dec. 29 to address the government’s actions, according to reports.
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Mother of California child Melodee Buzzard found dead in Utah pleads not guilty to murder charge
The mother, Ashlee Buzzard, entered a not guilty plea inside a California courtroom Friday morning.
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Judge blocks US from deporting UK official accused of attempting to censor American free speech
Rubio restricted Ahmed's visa on Tuesday over allegations he and four other European officials "led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to punish American viewpoints they oppose."
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Missouri GOP Sen Eric Schmidt calls China's $50B suit against him, state over COVID 'ridiculous'
At issue is a lawsuit Missouri filed when Schmitt was the state's attorney general alleging China hoarded personal protective equipment during the early months of the pandemic, harming the state and its residents
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Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting migrants appearing for court dates in Northern California
The decision keeps ICE and the DOJ’s Executive Office for Immigration Review from “lying in wait for asylum seekers and other noncitizens at routine hearings throughout the region."
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Justice Department files new federal charges against National Guard shooting suspect in DC
The new charges and the case transfer to a U.S. District Court means that federal officials can pursue the death penalty.
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Federal judge blocks Trump admin's new FEMA grant requirements
U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Potter said the government failed to sufficiently justify the change in FEMA's Emergency Management Performance Grant program, which supports disaster-readiness efforts, including training and staffing.
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Federal judge rules against Trump admin over New York law that allows illegal immigrants to drive
The judge ruled that New York's Green Light Law doesn't violate the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause.