A federal judge on Jan. 30 struck down key parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order that tightened citizen verification requirements for voter registration, ruling he exceeded his authority. The case concerns Executive Order 14248, which Trump signed on March … Continue reading Judge blocks parts of Trump order on verifying citizenship for voter registration
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 30 scheduled oral argument on whether President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship is constitutional. The argument in Trump v. Barbara has been set for April 1, the court announced. The justices granted … Continue reading Supreme Court to hear argument on Trump’s birthright citizenship order in April
The Trump administration is suing an illegal immigrant to collect close to $1 million in fines for remaining in the country after a deportation order was issued against her. The federal government alleges that Marta Alicia Ramirez Veliz of Chesterfield … Continue reading Trump admin sues woman for $941,000 for failing to self-deport
The FBI executed a search warrant on Jan. 28 at a Fulton County elections office not far from Atlanta. The FBI’s field office in Atlanta confirmed the raid. “FBI Atlanta is executing a court-authorized law enforcement action at 5600 Campbellton … Continue reading FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County elections office
A state judge on Jan. 27 halted an effort to redraw Virginia’s congressional map to benefit Democrats in time for the November midterm elections. Although redistricting generally happens every 10 years after the U.S. Census issues its population count, the … Continue reading Judge blocks Virginia Democrats’ redistricting plan for 2026 midterm elections
TikTok settled a lawsuit late on Jan. 26 that alleged social media companies designed their platforms to addict young users, ducking the first in what is expected to be a series of civil trials. The settlement came as jury selection … Continue reading TikTok settles high-stakes social media addiction lawsuit on verge of trial
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 26 agreed to hear a consumer’s class action lawsuit alleging a company violated federal law by sharing his personal information. The court will decide how a 1988 privacy law forbidding disclosure of consumers’ videotape … Continue reading Supreme Court to decide if online video-watching history protected by privacy law
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) told a federal court on Jan. 23 that it should bar the release of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report on the classified documents investigation into President Donald Trump. Judge Aileen Cannon, of the … Continue reading DOJ asks judge to block release of report on Trump’s classified documents investigation
A federal appeals court on Jan. 22 grappled with whether President Donald Trump may use the Alien Enemies Act to try to remove alleged members of a foreign terrorist group. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in … Continue reading Appeals court considers Trump’s ability to deport under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court seemed poised on Jan. 21 to allow Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook to remain in office despite the president’s attempt to fire her. President Donald Trump alleged that Cook engaged in mortgage fraud that disqualified her … Continue reading Key takeaways from Supreme Court hearing on Trump’s Fed firing
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 20 declined to halt the extradition of a Japanese citizen with U.S. permanent resident status to Japan to face charges of vandalizing religious buildings. The new order by the full court comes after Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Dec. 12, 2025, denied a previous emergency application in Kanayama v. Kowal without comment. Because she acted alone on the urgent matter, under Supreme Court rules, the unsuccessful applicant was allowed to present the application to another justice. The applicant is obstetrician-gynecologist Masahide Kanayama, a lawful U.S. permanent resident and Japanese citizen who is also a Christian … Continue reading Supreme Court declines to block extradition of Japanese man accused of vandalizing temples
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 20 ruled unanimously that a restitution order issued under a victim rights law counts as a criminal punishment. The new opinion, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, allows a former prisoner, Holsey Ellingburg Jr., to … Continue reading Supreme Court revives ex-prisoner’s lawsuit over restitution payments
The U.S. Supreme Court seemed receptive on Jan. 20 to a challenge to a Hawaii law forbidding the carrying of handguns by concealed carry permit holders on private property open to the public unless the property owner explicitly consents. Hawaii … Continue reading Supreme Court seems inclined to strike down Hawaii’s gun law
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to weigh arguments over the constitutionality of Hawaii’s law that forbids the carrying of handguns by concealed carry permit holders on private property open to the public without express permission. Hawaii argues the law … Continue reading Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of Hawaii’s gun law
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether search warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users near crime scenes are constitutional. The high court granted the petition in Chatrie v. United States in an unsigned order issued on Jan. 16. No justices dissented. The court did not explain its decision. If cellphone users want to access certain services, their phones have to be set to continuously transmit their exact locations to service providers. A so-called geofence warrant, which is growing in popularity with law enforcement agencies, allows police to seek location data on every person who was … Continue reading Supreme Court to decide whether ‘geofence’ warrants may be used in criminal trials
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 16 said it will hear Bayer’s appeal that asks it to block thousands of lawsuits that allege the company failed to warn consumers that Roundup, its popular weedkiller, could cause cancer. The new decision … Continue reading Supreme Court will hear Roundup maker’s bid to block thousands of lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Jan. 14 that police do not need to obtain a warrant to enter a home when they reasonably believe a person inside needs emergency assistance. The ruling upholds what lawyers call the community … Continue reading Supreme Court upholds warrantless police entry of home to prevent harm
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Jan. 15 filed a class action for Minnesotans who allege that federal agents are violating their constitutional rights during ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the state. The new lawsuit directed at the Department … Continue reading ACLU sues DHS over Minnesota immigration enforcement operations
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 14 considered whether New Jersey’s public transit system may be sued for accidents that take place outside of its home state. The court’s eventual decision in the case could have ramifications for public agencies … Continue reading Supreme Court considers whether New Jersey Transit may be sued outside the state
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether immigration authorities may deport a Chinese citizen with a U.S. green card who was convicted of counterfeiting in New Jersey. The legal issue is whether the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) correctly … Continue reading Supreme Court to consider government request to revive removal order against Chinese national convicted of crime