Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Virginia GOP Lawmakers Defy Trump Over Offshore Wind Project
Nine Virginia Republicans break with Trump’s opposition to the $11.5B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, highlighting party divisions and regulatory hurdles.
DeSantis Moves to Override Florida Gerrymandering Ban With New Redistricting Plan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches a three-pronged strategy to bypass the state's gerrymandering ban, aiming to boost GOP House seats as legal and political scrutiny intensifies.
Protests Target ICE Detention Expansion in 33 States This Weekend
Coordinated protests across 33 states challenge ICE's plans to expand detention centers, highlighting legal, regulatory, and civil rights concerns for legal professionals.
Cities Push to Expand Block on Federal Grant DEI Conditions
A coalition of cities and counties seeks to extend an injunction blocking federal grant DEI requirements, highlighting tensions over civil rights, funding, and local autonomy.
Anthropic Tells Court: No Remote Kill Switch for Pentagon AI Deployments
Anthropic admits no remote 'kill switch' for AI models used by the Pentagon. Legal and compliance questions mount as a court blocks blacklisting and the NSA continues usage.
Virginia Judge Blocks Redistricting Vote Certification Amid Legal Dispute
A Virginia judge halted certification of the narrowly passed redistricting referendum, pausing new map adoption as legal battles over the ballot process intensify.
Red States Move to Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender
Several Republican-led states are enacting laws to recognize gold and silver as legal tender—a shift that could reshape state financial rules and impact currency law.
Federal Judge: Trump Admin Violated First Amendment in ICE App Removals
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration infringed First Amendment protections by pressuring tech giants to remove ICE-tracking digital platforms, impacting free speech rights.
Trump, IRS Seek Resolution in $10B Leaked Tax Return Lawsuit
President Trump and the IRS enter settlement talks over leaked tax return lawsuit, as ethics groups challenge the case and legal risks mount for government accountability.
Congress Passes 10-Day Extension for Section 702 Surveillance Debate
Congress extends Section 702 surveillance powers for 10 days, delaying its expiration and giving lawmakers time to negotiate key privacy and security reforms.
Congress Splits Over Section 702 Surveillance Reform as 2026 Expiration Looms
US lawmakers debate reforms to Section 702 surveillance law, highlighting sharp divides and privacy concerns as the program faces 2026 expiration. Legal, compliance teams on alert.
Texas AG Sues Houston Over Police Limits On ICE Detentions
Texas Attorney General sues Houston over new ordinance restricting police from detaining people solely on ICE civil immigration warrants, sparking a clash on state vs. local authority.
Louisiana Sues Federal Agency Over Citizenship Check on Voter Forms
Louisiana sues the U.S. Election Assistance Commission after it denied the state's request to add citizenship verification to federal voter registration forms, challenging federal oversight.
Legal groups push for independent immigration courts after mass judge firings
Six more immigration judges have been fired by the Trump administration, heightening calls from legal groups for an independent immigration judiciary to protect fairness and impartiality.
Federal Judge Halts Indiana Student ID Ban for Voters
A federal judge has blocked Indiana's ban on student IDs for voting, preserving ballot access for up to 90,000 students and spotlighting election law battles.
House Moves Toward Expulsion Votes After Twin Misconduct Scandals
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales face calls for expulsion following detailed misconduct allegations. Congress faces bipartisan pressure for stronger ethics oversight and accountability.
UK Suspends Chagos Islands Transfer After US Policy Shift
The UK has paused plans to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius after the US withdrew support, raising legal and geopolitical stakes over the disputed territory.
Swalwell Loses Endorsements After Sexual Assault Allegations Surface
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces mass withdrawal of endorsements and mounting legal scrutiny after sexual assault allegations threaten his California governor campaign.
Judge Orders Navy to Release Records in USS Bonhomme Richard Arson Case
A federal judge has directed the Navy to release court records tied to the USS Bonhomme Richard arson case, boosting transparency in military legal proceedings after the sailor's acquittal.
Judge Orders Pentagon to Restore Full Press Access After Court Challenge
A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to reinstate wider press access after its restrictive policies were found unconstitutional, signaling judicial limits on executive media controls.