Courts & Law
Image
SCOTUS reinstates Trump transgender passport policy
The ruling comes after the Trump administration appealed a lower court order from September that allows transgender or nonbinary people to request a male, female, or “X” identification marker on their passports, rather than choosing their biological sex.
Image
Judge tosses Kansas law requiring supermajorities for constitutional conventions
The ruling comes after the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives in 2023 voted to pass Convention of States Action resolutions through simple majorities, which were related to proposing amendments to the Constitution.
Image
Former DOJ employee who threw sandwich at Border Patrol agent found not guilty of assault
“I’m relieved and I’m looking forward to moving on with my life,” Sean Charles Dunn said
Image
Deported immigrant’s disputed gang ties, suspected trafficking, illegal status detailed in evidence
The growing body of government documentation — including judicial rulings — conflicts with the manicured public image painted by Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s family, lawyers and allies.
Image
Supreme Court will review Trump's plan to ban birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will hear the oral arguments on May 15.
Image
Convicted FBI lawyer spared from prison by Boasberg far more involved in Russia probe than known
The judge who has emerged as a top foe of Trump's deportation efforts previously let a well-known Trump-Russia collusion hoax proponent off the hook. But newly-declassified Crossfire Hurricane records show the FBI's Kevin Clinesmith was deeply involved in in the bogus Russiagate saga.
Image
Federal judge to hear arguments in voter registration case
Lawsuit claims that executive order requiring documented proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections is illegal.
Image
Judge rules Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly
The ruling states that Google illegally exploited some of its marketing technology in order to increase profits.
Image
You Vote: Who do you think was most responsible for what happened at the Jan. 6, 2021, riots?
While the Inspector General for the Justice Department acknowledged that there were at least 23 confidential human sources (CHSs) who had been working for the FBI prior to the incident, others say there many more.
Image
Judge spurs grassroots backlash by upholding ban on 'demeaning' XX symbol at girls' games
Like Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain that triggered political reform, ruling against silent protest at girls' games energizes gender-critical movement. Dissenter thinks they bet wrong on First Amendment cases, though.
Image
Ten NY prison guards charged in connection with fatal beating of inmate, two charged with murder
The two guards charged with second-degree murder are Jonah Levi and Caleb Blair.
Image
Judge Boasberg moves to hold Trump officials in contempt after SCOTUS took away the case
Boasberg halted the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans that were allegedly gang members.
Image
NC Supreme Court allows 60,000 votes to be counted in high court's November election
The court also ruled that 267 voters who have never resided in the state would have their votes removed.