Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Ninth Circuit Questions Free Speech Defense in Secret Racist Recording Case
The Ninth Circuit questions First Amendment defense in lawsuit over secret racist recording of LA politicians, with major implications for privacy and free speech law.
Wisconsin Panel: Elon Musk Likely Violated Election Bribery Law With $1M Lottery
Wisconsin Elections Commission finds probable cause Elon Musk’s $1M voter lottery violated state bribery laws amid DOJ warnings.
BC coalition urges voting rights for incarcerated in 2026 municipal elections
A BC coalition calls on the provincial government to guarantee voting access for incarcerated individuals during 2026 local elections, addressing legal ambiguity.
DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against NYT Journalists in Trump Jet Leak Case
The DOJ withdrew subpoenas against New York Times journalists probing a $400M Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, raising press freedom concerns.
Fourth Circuit Rules for Detained Pro-Palestinian Scholar, Creating Circuit Split
The Fourth Circuit upheld release of scholar detained over pro-Palestinian views, creating a split with the Third Circuit on First Amendment and immigration detention challenges.
US DOJ Sues Milwaukee Over Mask, ID Rules for Federal Officers
The DOJ sued Milwaukee over an ordinance banning masks and requiring ID for federal officers, highlighting federal-local enforcement tensions.
Trump Admin Withdraws Controversial Subpoena for Jewish List at Penn
The Trump-era EEOC withdrew a subpoena seeking names of Jewish individuals at University of Pennsylvania after legal pushback and privacy concerns.
EEOC Votes July 21 to End Employer Race and Sex Data Reporting
On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted to propose ending the EEO-1 race and sex demographic reporting for large employers and federal contractors.
Secret Service Sees 40% Rise in Threats Before Correspondents' Dinner
The Secret Service reports a 40% increase in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising complex legal and operational challenges.
Two Orange County Mexican Mafia Associates Convicted of Murder
Ysrael Cordova and Ricardo Valenzuela convicted for murder tied to Mexican Mafia gang crackdown in Southern California.
House leaders back ban on sexual relations between lawmakers and all staffers
House leaders push to ban sexual relationships between lawmakers and all Capitol Hill staffers, signaling tighter ethics rules and compliance impacts.
Andy Biggs Wins Arizona GOP Primary, Will Challenge Gov. Hobbs
Andy Biggs won Arizona's GOP governor primary with 73.4% of the vote, setting up a key 2026 race against incumbent Katie Hobbs with potential legal and regulatory impacts.
Vermont AG Files Petition Against Kraft Heinz for Ultra-Processed Food Claims
Vermont AG served multiple CIDs and filed a petition against Kraft Heinz over labeling claims of ultra-processed foods, signaling increased regulatory enforcement.
EU Court Expands Platform Liability for Partnered YouTube Content
The EU Court rules platforms like YouTube can be liable for content from commercial partners, reshaping intermediary liability and freedom of expression.
Fired U.S. Attorney Sues to Overturn Morrison v. Olson Protections
Roger Rogoff, dismissed after 54 minutes as U.S. Attorney, sues Trump administration challenging Morrison v. Olson precedent on federal prosecutor protections.
SCOTUS Strikes Down Federal Limits on Party Coordinated Spending
SCOTUS invalidates federal caps on coordinated political party spending, reshaping campaign finance law and impacting state regulations.
PA Supreme Court: Game Wardens Need Warrants to Enter Posted Land
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously ruled that game wardens must get warrants before entering posted private land, overturning a 2007 precedent.
Washington Judge Orders Shutdown of Kalshi Prediction Market
A Washington court halts Kalshi's operations citing violations of state gambling and consumer laws, signaling rising legal conflicts over prediction markets.
Indiana Ends Diversity Policy for Government Contracts
Indiana rescinds race- and sex-based preferences in state contracts, shifting to merit-based awards and sparking legal debate.
Judge Tosses DOJ Suit Challenging Minnesota Sanctuary Policies
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota sanctuary city policies, affirming local autonomy against federal immigration enforcement demands.