November 14 Ex-judges blast top Trump DOJ official for declaring ‘war’ on courts A group of former federal judges says Deputy AG Todd Blanche’s “war" comments on so-called "activist judges" threaten public trust in the courts.
November 10 Trump, states back in court over SNAP as benefits remain in legal limbo The fight over SNAP benefits continues to play out in the Supreme Court and federal courts, leaving millions of low-income Americans hanging in the balance.
November 7 DOJ accuses federal judge of making ‘mockery of the separation of powers’ in SNAP appeal A federal appeals court is weighing the Trump administration’s request to pause a Rhode Island judge’s order requiring $4 billion to fully fund SNAP benefits for millions of low-income Americans through November.
October 31 Potential Supreme Court candidates join 'unprecedented' panel to tackle antisemitism Federal judges will hold unusual panel on antisemitism at the Federalist Society's convention to address anti-Jewish sentiment after Hamas' 2023 attack.
October 30 Federal appeals court cancels daily Border Patrol chief check-ins DHS celebrates after an appeals court paused a district judge's order for unprecedented daily briefings on Chicago immigration operations.
October 24 Federal judges acknowledge court ruling errors tied to staffers’ AI use after Grassley inquiry Two federal judges admitted that staff members used artificial intelligence to draft court orders with errors, prompting calls for stronger judicial AI policies and oversight.
October 17 Supreme Court sets date to hear FTC Slaughter case in test of Trump's firing powers The Supreme Court takes up Trump’s effort to remove an FTC member, a case that could expand presidential control over independent agencies.
October 17 Who is Judge Chuang, the Obama appointee assigned to John Bolton's case? Judge Theodore Chuang, known for halting Trump's travel ban and DOGE efforts, will preside over John Bolton's case involving 18 counts of mishandling classified materials.
October 15 Judge blocks part of Texas law that limits campus protests after dark: '1st Amendment does not have a bedtime' A judge has temporarily blocked key parts of Texas’ new law limiting expression on campuses, preventing the University of Texas System from enforcing a ban on overnight expression
October 15 US judge extends order blocking Trump's National Guard deployment in Portland The Trump-appointed judge extended an earlier order blocking the National Guard deployment to Portland, which she said was 'unlawful' and unneeded.