May 22, 2026 DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'vindictive' Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling indictment was dismissed by a federal judge who cited 'vindictive' prosecution. The DOJ says it will appeal.
May 15, 2026 Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty as AG says 'all our legal options are on the table' South Carolina's attorney general says the death penalty is on the table for Alex Murdaugh after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.
May 14, 2026 Death row inmate who ate 3 last meals granted bond after Supreme Court overturned his conviction Death row inmate Richard Glossip set to be released on $500,000 bond after nearly 29 years in prison, as he awaits retrial in 1997 murder case.
May 14, 2026 Trump pushes Xi on trade after Supreme Court ruling dents key China pressure tool President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes trade talks as Supreme Court tariff setbacks cast a shadow over discussions.
May 14, 2026 Alex Murdaugh wins new trial after court clerk allegedly told jurors not to be 'fooled' by defense Alex Murdaugh gets a new trial after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturns his murder convictions due to jury tampering by a court official.
May 13, 2026 AG aims to retry Alex Murdaugh ‘quickly’; both sides enter courtroom chess match with each other’s game plans AG Alan Wilson says South Carolina will retry Alex Murdaugh after the state Supreme Court threw out his murder convictions due to clerk misconduct.
May 11, 2026 Alabama AG makes Supreme Court play that could deal decisive blow in redistricting war Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says he is thrilled to challenge a prior Supreme Court redistricting ruling in light of Louisiana's Callais case.
May 7, 2026 Man ‘framed’ in ‘satanic’ murder freed after 22 years wins $24M as real killer still unknown A Kentucky man who says he was wrongfully convicted of a satanic killing wins more than $24 million after spending over two decades behind bars.
May 6, 2026 Trump requests E Jean Carroll $83M judgment stay for pending Supreme Court action on presidential immunity President Trump's legal team requests a stay of the $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation judgment pending Supreme Court review of immunity claims.
May 4, 2026 Democrats in disarray as Michigan AG calls for recount after convention vote declared 'a mess' A failed Michigan Democratic AG candidate backs a full recount of convention votes, alleging broken rules and improperly calculated ballots were found.