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NJ Democratic Rep McIver again attempts to have charges tossed stemming from ICE facility visit
U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper, a Biden appointee, denied McIver's dismissal request last month, stating she failed to prove she was immune under the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause, or that the charges were discriminatory.
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Federal prosecutors in court to ask that J6 pipe bomb suspect remain in detention until trial
Defendant Brian Cole Cole has yet to enter a plea to the charges.
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Dem Rep Cherfilus-McCormick says she's 'innocent' of stealing COVID funds, arraignment postponed
The Florida congresswoman reiterated her innocence outside of a Miami federal courthouse
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Judge rules Trump admin can share illegal migrant Medicaid data with ICE
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that ICE officials can access six categories of “basic” personal information: Address, citizenship, immigration status, phone number, date of birth and Medicaid ID.
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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