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Apr 8, 2026

Acting AG says Trump has ‘duty’ to identify people who should be investigated

Acting attorney general Todd Blanche said President Donald Trump has a duty to identify people he believes should be investigated amid ongoing DOJ prosecutions.

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Apr 7, 2026

Why a judge in Kansas is releasing immigrants, including convicted criminals

Federal judge John Lungstrum in Kansas orders the release of immigrants detained beyond six months without deportation, citing constitutional habeas corpus rights.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he shows a signed executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
Apr 3, 2026

Democrats and voter rights groups sue to block Trump mail ballot order

Democrats and voter rights groups sue to block president Trump's executive order limiting mail ballots, citing constitutional violations and risk of disenfranchisement.

A view shows a patch of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the uniform of an officer, outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal building, after days of protests against federal immigration sweeps and the deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Apr 2, 2026

US district judge finds border officials violated warrantless arrest order in California

U.S. District Judge Jennifer Thurston ruled that border officials violated her order on warrantless arrests during a 2025 immigration sweep in Sacramento.

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Apr 2, 2026

Judges are increasingly using AI to draft rulings and prepare for hearings

Federal and state judges including in Texas use AI tools to draft rulings, prepare hearings, and analyze filings while weighing risks of errors.

People demonstrate with the immigrant rights’ organization CASA outside the Supreme Court in May
Apr 1, 2026

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold the legal principle that almost everyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, as they heard arguments in a major case that raises fundamental questions about who is considered American.

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Mar 31, 2026

Trump administration lawsuit says a women’s retreat is discrimination

The EEOC sued Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast alleging its 2024 women-only retreat in Connecticut discriminated against male employees under federal law.

Kaley Chiles
Mar 31, 2026

Supreme Court rules against Colorado gay conversion therapy ban

The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors likely violates free speech, challenging similar laws in nearly 30 states.

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Mar 30, 2026

Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5M to settle Epstein accusers’ lawsuit

Bank of America agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed on Friday.

Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee
Mar 18, 2026

House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and redactions.

Trump’s White House ballroom under construction in Washington
Mar 18, 2026

Judge questions ‘shifting’ defense of Trump ballroom project

A federal judge expressed skepticism about the Trump administration's defense of a $400M White House ballroom project, citing concerns over authority and approvals.

U.S. Supreme Court building
Mar 17, 2026

Supreme Court to decide on whether Trump can end TPS for Syrians and Haitians

The Supreme Court will hear cases on the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary protected status for Syrian and Haitian migrants, challenging the legality of the move.

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