Courts & Law
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Maryland sheriffs file lawsuit against state law prohibiting cooperation with immigration agents
The lawsuit argues that the law's prohibitions "intentionally obstruct federal law enforcement and thwart Plaintiffs’ obligation to uphold the Constitution of the United States."
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FBI arrests former CIA official over $40 million worth of gold bars stashed at Virginia home
The official, identified as David Rush, was charged with criminal theft of public money in a complaint filed last week in the Eastern District of Virginia.
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Missouri Supreme Court upholds special legislative session that created GOP-friendly districts
The Missouri Constitution states that on extraordinary occasions, the governor may convene the General Assembly by proclamation, where he must state specific actions for lawmakers to consider.
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Former CBP officer connected to Mexican drug cartel sentenced to serve 10 years in prison
Manuel Perez, Jr., was also sentenced to five years in prison on one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S., but he will serve the sentences concurrently
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Alleged DC pipe bomber argues Trump's Jan 6 pardons should also apply to him
Defendant Brian Cole, Jr. pleaded not guilty in January to the charges of 2020 interstate transportation of explosives and malicious attempt to use explosives, following his December 2025 arrest.
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Federal judge blocks RFK Jr's vaccine policies, including changes to childhood immunization schedule
The CDC said it recommends children receive vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, pertussis, tetanus, diphtheria, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), pneumococcal disease, HPV, and chickenpox.
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SCOTUS agrees to hear Trump admin's bid to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Syrians
Although the high court has agreed to take up the case, it did not immediately allow the Trump administration to end the programs while it considers the appeals, which leaves two lower court rulings in place.
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Appeals court rules Trump admin can continue quickly deporting illegal migrants to third countries
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit did not give a reason for the ruling but allowed the deportations to continue in a 2-1 decision.
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Trump's fall-back tariffs face court scrutiny, skeptical voters
The U.S. Court of International Trade gave the federal government less than a month to respond to the two lawsuits challenging Trump's global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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In a first, nine Texas Antifa members found guilty on federal terror charges
The group was accused of being a part of the North Texas Antifa Cell, and was found guilty of rioting, using weapons and explosives, providing material support to terrorists, obstruction, and attempted murder, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced Friday evening.
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Federal jury convicts nine alleged Antifa members in attack on Texas ICE facility
The Justice Department identified the nine defendants as Cameron Arnold, Zachary Evetts, Benjamin Song, Savanna Batten, Bradford Morris, Maricela Rueda, Elizabeth Soto, Ines Soto, and Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada.
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Boasberg blocks Justice Department's subpoenas of Jerome Powell
Boasberg indicated in the ruling that Pirro's investigation was motivated by getting Powell to follow Trump's orders despite the Federal Reserve being an independent government agency.
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Federal judges keep disqualifying Trump prosecutors, sparking concerns about judicial overreach
The rulings have drawn all three branches of government into the debate about who ultimately controls the selection those holding top positions in U.S. Attorney offices.