Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down Natural Gas Rollback Initiative
Washington Supreme Court invalidates voter-approved Initiative 2066, preserving state climate policies on natural gas regulation.
US Chamber Sues Hawaii Over Law Blocking Corporate Election Spending
The US Chamber of Commerce challenges Hawaii’s 2026 law limiting corporate political spending, testing First Amendment rights after Citizens United.
Trump admin renews emergency Supreme Court bid on deporting migrants abroad
The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to resume expedited deportations to third countries amid legal challenges over due process.
Judge Halts EPA Move to Alter California Vehicle Emission Waivers
A federal judge blocked EPA's June 2026 reclassification of California vehicle emission waivers, preserving state environmental authority.
14 States Reaffirm Robust Enforcement of Disparate Impact Laws
Fourteen U.S. states reaffirm ongoing enforcement of disparate impact laws against employers amid federal rollback efforts.
DOJ Backs Religious Groups Challenging Johnson Amendment Enforcement
The DOJ filed a brief supporting religious groups appealing Johnson Amendment enforcement, signaling shifts for nonprofits and legal counsel.
Feds Say 2027 Green Card Lottery Deadline Passed; Attorneys Disagree
The U.S. government claims the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery deadline expired, while immigration attorneys contest delays blocking registration, creating legal uncertainty.
Sweden Sees Sharp Rise in Election Legal Challenges After September Vote
Sweden’s 2026 parliamentary election triggered a notable increase in legal disputes, complicating government formation amid a close vote and historic turnout.
Trump Allies Target Anthropic CEO Over AI 'Doomerism' Fears
Trump allies criticize Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as AI pessimist tied to effective altruism, raising political and regulatory risks amid Anthropic's IPO.
Court to Decide if 2027 Green Card Lottery Registration Must Open
Federal court weighs lawsuit urging reopening of 2027 Diversity Visa lottery registration amid delays and legal uncertainty for applicants.
Court Orders White House to Reinstate CNN, MSNBC, Politico Passes
Judge Kelly orders White House to reinstate press passes for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, affirming First Amendment and due process rights.
St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor and City Over Harassment Allegations
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry sues Mayor Kaohly Her and the city alleging sexual harassment and retaliation despite a city investigation clearing the mayor.
Warren Sapp Sues Tampa Over Police Trespass at 2026 City Council Meeting
Warren Sapp filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit after Tampa police trespassed him during a 2026 city council meeting, raising free speech and police power issues.
Edward Mangano Resentenced to 10 Years for Long Island Corruption
Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano receives 10-year prison sentence after bribery conviction related to Oyster Bay business dealings.
Feds Arrest Oxygen Forensics CEO for Hiding Russian Ownership in Gov Software
Oxygen Forensics CEO arrested for concealing Russian ownership of software sold to US agencies, raising national security and compliance concerns in government tech procurement.
DOJ Moves PPP Fraud Enforcement Toward Civil False Claims Act Cases
The DOJ shifts PPP fraud enforcement to civil False Claims Act suits, increasing risk for companies over affiliate loan eligibility.
Texas A&M LGBTQ Groups Appeal Drag Show Ban over First Amendment
Texas A&M LGBTQ groups appeal drag show ban citing free speech, following key court rulings on First Amendment protections for drag performances.
Trial Set for GEO Group Officer Charged in July ICE Protester Shooting
Judge orders trial for GEO Group officer Brandon Booth over July 2026 protester shooting outside Aurora ICE center, raising use-of-force questions.
D.C. Circuit Confirms White House Press Access Is a Privilege, Not a Right
On Sept 24, 2026, the D.C. Circuit ruled that White House press access is a privilege, not a First Amendment right, affecting media credential policies.
ShinyHunters Claims FBI Staff Data Breach Via Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day
Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen 2-3TB of FBI staff data exploiting an Oracle PeopleSoft zero-day vulnerability, raising federal cybersecurity and compliance risks.