Courts & Law
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‘No Tolerance:’ Florida AG sues Tiktok over child safety concerns
The Sunshine State cracks down on TikTok's flimsy protections for kids against adult content.
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Supreme Court rejects Carter Page's attempt to revive James Comey lawsuit
Page argued in his appeal to the Supreme Court that the public revelations of the surveillance had harmed his reputation and business opportunities, and he asked the high court to reconsider the lower court's rulings.
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No friends for Comey; judge rules no amicus briefs
He is facing two federal counts of threats against the president.
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Justice Department appeals dismissal of Comey, James criminal cases
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with obstruction of justice and making a false statement to Congress. James was charged with mortgage fraud.
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California woman gets 30 years in prison for leading ‘transnational 'Terrorgram’ group from her home
The Justice Department said 35-year-old Dallas Humber served as a leader of the white supremacist transnational terrorist group from July 2022 to September 2024.
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Judge upholds Louisiana licensing rules for private pre-K programs
U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty, of the Western District of Louisiana, ruled the plaintiffs did not meet the high bar required for a preliminary injunction, finding they failed to show a substantial likelihood of success on the merits and did not demonstrate irreparable harm.
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Former Voice of America employee pleads guilty to making threats against Marjorie Taylor Greene
Seth Jason made eight phone calls to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional offices between October 2023 and January 2025
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Milwaukee judge found guilty of obstruction for allegedly helping illegal migrant evade arrest
Dugan was convicted of one felony count of obstruction and acquitted of concealing an individual to prevent arrest.
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Appeals court asserts non-dangerous felons should not lose gun rights forever
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a split 2-1 decision that Edward Cockerham should not permanently lose his right to own guns because he failed to pay child support. He did not serve prison time for the conviction.
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Federal judge blocks government worker layoffs
The Trump administration "may not take any further steps to implement or carry out a RIF through January 30, 2026," U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said
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Government admits failures in deadly January midair collision near DC airport
The Justice Department's admission was made in response to a civil lawsuit brought earlier this year by the family of a passenger killed on American Eagle flight 5342.
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Ghislaine Maxwell asks federal court to vacate her conviction, citing 'substantial new evidence'
If successful, the habeas petition could result in a new trial for Maxwell or a reduction in her sentence, however, she would need to prove that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing.
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Appeals court rules Trump's National Guard deployment can continue in DC
The court ruled that President Trump may prevail in his argument that the president “possesses a unique power” to mobilize the National Guard in the nation's capital