Courts & Law
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Judge rejects Trump admin's challenge to NYC's sanctuary laws
Neither could the administration sue the city over a ban on police arresting immigrants on behalf of the federal government, because state law barred the practice.
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MAGA donor at center of Guilfoyle's downfall files defamation suit against ousted Greece ambassador
Donor Eric Deters says Guilfoyle asked him to send her $1K to pay a credit card bill in exchange for access to the Trump White House. His lawyers say ouster Greece diplomat's legal team told media money was owed to client for expenses.
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Federal judge dismisses Brennan's lawsuit requesting DOJ save records from investigations into him
Brennan has not been criminally charged or formally accused of criminal activity.
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New York’s top court rejects Trump appeal of gag order
The gag order prevents the 2024 GOP presidential nominee from speaking publicly about the prosecutors or their family members.
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Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges
Weinstein's 2020 conviction on rape and sexual assault charges was dropped by an appeals court earlier this year
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Federal court allows transgender teen to play on New Hampshire school sports teams
The new injunction only applies to 14-year-old Iris Turmelle, who claimed the law violates Turmelle's civil rights under Title IX. The judge also granted an emergency order for the other plaintiff in the case, 15-year-old Parker Tirrell, last month.
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Missouri Supreme Court rules question on legalizing abortion can be on November ballot
The court heard arguments this morning, and Chief Justice Mary Russell issued a decision a little after 2 p.m,
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Texas 'Trump Train' highway bus confrontation trial begins
Former Texas state senator and Democratic nominee for governor Wendy Davis, a campaign volunteer, a staffer and the bus driver are suing.
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Justice Kagan outlines how Supreme Court ethics code could work if enforced
Kagan proposed that the panel, who would be appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts, could weed out baseless allegations against the justices, while giving more attention to the ones with some basis.
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Manhunt continues for person linked to shooting off Kentucky highway, injuring five
Nine vehicles were hit with shots, and five people were injured in the incident that occurred on Interstate 75 at about 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Murdoch family headed to court over control of media empire
Rupert Murdoch reportedly wants to transfer his media empire to his eldest son
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Federal judge instructs the VA to build more housing units for homeless veterans in Los Angeles
U.S. District Judge David Carter said the department needed to fix the housing issue by building 750 temporary housing units in the next 12 to 18 months, and then create another plan six months later to build 1,800 permanent units.
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Texas AG Paxton sues Travis County for allegedly hiring third party for voter registration
"Programs like this invite fraud and reduce public trust in our elections," Ken Paxton said.