Police and Law Enforcement 1 day ago Backlash grows after Clinton-appointed judge frees migrants over ICE agent masking Federal judges were criticized for releasing ICE detainees after agents wore masks during arrests. West Virginia officials defend masking to protect agents.
Judiciary 2 days ago 5th Circuit clears Texas to enforce drag show law in front of minors, Paxton claims ‘major win’ Appeals court allows Texas to enforce its drag show law near minors, with Attorney General Ken Paxton calling the ruling a “major win."
Politics 2 days ago Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder A Travis County district attorney is facing new scrutiny for allegedly freeing a career criminal charged with murdering a father of five.
Federal Courts 6 days ago Federal judge blocks release of Jack Smith report's second volume The judge’s ruling blocks the release of Jack Smith’s report on President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. The report was slated for publication Tuesday.
Federal Judges February 19 Federal judge strikes down large parts of Trump mass detention policies for migrants A federal judge blocked Trump deportation policies, ruling government's "worst of the worst" claim about detained migrants is inaccurate and overly broad.
Justice Department February 13 Trump ousts judge-installed prosecutor; constitutional expert says Article II leaves no doubt Trump fired court-appointed prosecutor Donald Kinsella, escalating a constitutional battle over who controls U.S. attorneys in an ongoing dispute.
Culture Trends February 13 Massachusetts judge rules father can’t opt 5-year-old son out of kindergarten books on ‘gender stereotypes’ A Massachusetts judge ruled a father cannot opt his 5-year-old out of kindergarten lessons featuring books about gender stereotypes in Lexington schools.
Immigration February 12 Federal judge upholds temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants A federal judge upheld temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants in the United States and quoted death threats she's received, during a Thursday hearing.
Federal Judges February 12 Federal judge orders deported Venezuelans to be returned to US Federal judge orders 137 Venezuelan deportees returned to U.S., ruling they were denied due process. Men were sent to El Salvador's CECOT prison.
Justice Department February 12 DOJ solicits examples of ‘judicial activism’ from prosecutors as it weighs impeachment referrals Department of Justice spokesperson confirms soliciting examples of "judicial activism from rogue judges" to assist Congress with constitutional oversight authority.