January 15 Federal judge scorches Dems for pandering to Latinos with California map in fiery dissent A federal judge blasted California’s mid-decade redistricting plan, saying race played a key role in drawing Democratic-friendly House districts.
January 13 Supreme Court conservatives signal support for state transgender sports bans during oral arguments Supreme Court justices debated state bans on transgender students in women's sports, with both sides invoking contrasting views of "fairness."
January 11 Federal judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing mail-in voting rules in executive order Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s executive order on elections, ruling the president lacked authority to impose the changes on Washington and Oregon.
January 11 Federal judge temporarily blocks DHS termination of Family Reunification Parole programs over notice concerns U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani temporarily blocks DHS termination of Family Reunification Parole programs.
January 9 Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports Supreme Court hears landmark cases Tuesday on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia, with rulings that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights.
January 8 Federal judge disqualifies US attorney, tosses subpoenas targeting NY AG Letitia James Federal judge disqualifies NY prosecutor, tosses subpoenas targeting AG Letitia James over Trump fraud investigations. Court rules appointment unlawful.
January 7 Cruz demands impeachment of Boasberg and judge who sentenced Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin Congress should impeach two federal judges for misconduct despite the rarity of such action, Senator Ted Cruz argued Wednesday, citing gag orders and a lenient sentencing decision.
January 7 Federal judge presses Lindsey Halligan on why she is using US attorney title Federal judge orders Lindsey Halligan to justify using official title after court ruled appointment as U.S. attorney unlawful.
January 7 Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing ICE resigns, vows to keep fighting case A Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents has resigned while vowing to continue fighting her case.
January 5 Trump admin asks Boasberg for more time to detail CECOT plans after Maduro ouster The Trump administration has for months resisted a court's orders to detail the status of the Venezuela plaintiffs, who were deported in March to El Salvador's CECOT prison.