Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
eBay, Ex-Execs Settle $56M Lawsuit Over Journalist Harassment
eBay and former executives settle $56M lawsuit over harassment claims involving journalists, highlighting legal risks for corporate retaliation.
25 States Led by Oregon Sue Over Trump’s New Section 301 Tariffs
Twenty-five states, led by Oregon, sue to block Trump-era tariffs under Section 301, raising constitutional and trade law questions.
House Ethics Panel Recommends Censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards
House Ethics Committee recommends censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment, detailing gift-giving and misconduct toward staffers in 2025.
23 States Warn of Vote Suppression as SCOTUS Reviews Trump Voting Order
A coalition of 23 states challenges Trump's 2026 executive order on mail-in voting, raising vote suppression concerns ahead of Supreme Court review.
Ninth Circuit Upholds LA Politician Ridley-Thomas’s 2023 Bribery Conviction
The Ninth Circuit affirmed Mark Ridley-Thomas’s 2023 bribery conviction, clarifying public corruption enforcement and fraud statutes for legal teams.
Tech Entrepreneur Uri Raz Pleads Guilty to $2M Tax Evasion
Uri Raz pleaded guilty to felony tax evasion for hiding $2 million in income, signaling stricter IRS enforcement on tech sector tax compliance.
EFF Urges FTC to Withdraw AI Accuracy and Manipulation Policy
EFF calls on the FTC to drop its July 2026 AI policy on accuracy and manipulation, citing risks to innovation and AI freedom.
$1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Canceled, Trump-DOJ Settlement Holds
Acting AG rescinds $1.8B fund from Trump-IRS lawsuit settlement; audit immunity remains amid political and legal debate.
Michigan Supreme Court Limits MCPA Exemption, Boosting Consumer Protections
Michigan Supreme Court's August 2026 ruling narrows regulatory compliance exemption under MCPA, heightening enforcement risks for over 80 regulated industries.
Maryland Court Blocks Education Dept's Cut to Blind Vendors' Priority Contracting
A Maryland federal court ruled on Aug 3, 2026, to restore priority contracting rights for blind vendors, reinforcing federal compliance in procurement.
Federal Court Bars Rhode Island Town From Using Eminent Domain to Block Housing
A federal court rules a Rhode Island town's eminent domain use to block housing unlawful, clarifying limits on local government land use powers.
Trump Blames Minn. Governor for Water System Cyberattacks Linked to Iran
Former President Trump accuses Minnesota Gov. Walz for cyberattacks on water systems likely tied to Iran, amid FBI and CISA investigations.
Senator Tillis Blocks Todd Blanche's AG Confirmation Over DOJ Fund Concerns
Senator Thom Tillis blocks Todd Blanche's DOJ confirmation over $1.8B anti-weaponization fund dispute, impacting DOJ leadership stability.
EFF Says California’s Amended Social Media Law Still Threatens Free Speech
EFF criticizes California’s amended AB 1709 for continuing to pose free speech and privacy risks despite changes.
Florida Appeals 11th Circuit on Immigrant Transport Felony Law
Florida appeals 11th Circuit ruling blocking its felony immigrant transport law, underscoring federal-state immigration legal conflicts.
ICE Denies Active TB Cases Amid Outbreak at Aurora Detention Center
ICE denies active tuberculosis cases at Aurora ICE Detention Center despite multiple positive tests and state enforcement actions in July 2026.
FCC Drone Ban Spurs Legal Battles and Patchy Enforcement in 2026
FCC’s 2025 ban on DJI drones triggers lawsuits, inconsistent enforcement, and challenges for compliance teams in U.S. telecom and tech sectors.
EFF Releases Updated Guide on Recording Police Rights
EFF updates its comprehensive, bilingual guide clarifying citizens' rights to record law enforcement in public spaces.
New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting
New York Attorney General sues Kalshi alleging violations of state gambling laws over prediction markets on sports and events.
FBI Seeks Voter IP Addresses in New Fraud Investigations
FBI uses IP addresses from online voter registrations in new fraud probes, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns across 43 states.