Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Ninth Circuit Rules NCAA Eligibility Injunction Appeals Moot Amid Antitrust Claims
The Ninth Circuit dismisses NCAA appeals on injunctions tied to the five-year eligibility rule, impacting sports law and antitrust enforcement.
Supreme Court to Decide Missouri's Contested Redistricting Maps
Missouri's redistricting conflict with contradictory court rulings heads to the Supreme Court, impacting the 2026 midterms and election law precedents.
Minnesota Advances Lawsuit Over 2025 Immigration Surge Despite Agent Exit
Minnesota continues litigation against DHS over 2025 immigration enforcement surge, citing constitutional and procedural violations, impacting state-federal relations.
FDA and SEC Formalize Data Sharing to Boost Oversight
The FDA and SEC signed an MOU to share nonpublic information, enhancing regulatory enforcement for healthcare and securities sectors.
Anthropic Insiders Warn AI Could End Humanity This Decade
Three Anthropic researchers warn AI poses existential risk within 10 years, raising urgent ethical and regulatory concerns for legal professionals.
ABA Repeals DEI Accreditation Standard Amid Federal Scrutiny
The ABA repealed its diversity accreditation standard as the Dept. of Education challenges its recognition, creating uncertainty for law schools.
Federal Judge Upholds Iowa Gambling Laws Over Prediction Market Claims
A federal judge ruled that Iowa's gambling laws regulate prediction markets, rejecting Kalshi's preemption claim under federal law.
Federal employees sue USDA over forced relocations and attrition
Federal employee unions sue USDA challenging forced relocations violating Administrative Procedure Act, impacting agency workforce and programs like SNAP and WIC.
Judge Blocks BLM Grazing Plan Cutting Sage Grouse Habitat
A federal judge invalidated the BLM's 2025 land use plan changes reducing protected sage grouse habitat in Oregon.
Federal Court Blocks USPS Mail-in Ballot Rule Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A Massachusetts federal court halted USPS's new mail-in ballot rule for the 2026 midterms, citing likely unlawful regulation and voter disenfranchisement risks.
DC Circuit Rules IRS-ICE Tax Data Sharing Unlawful
The DC Circuit bars IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE, reinforcing privacy protections under Internal Revenue Code §6103 and limiting government data sharing.
Second Circuit Rejects NLRB Deference on Workplace Dress Codes
Second Circuit rules against NLRB's 2022 Tesla framework, impacting dress code policy enforcement and union insignia display rights.
Six-Justice Supermajority Proposed for Key Supreme Court Decisions
A 2026 SCOTUSblog piece proposes requiring six justices to decide major Supreme Court rulings, reflecting debates on Court legitimacy and power balance.
Trump Admin Appeals to Reinstate SAVE Database for Voter Verification
The Trump administration has filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal to restore the SAVE database for citizenship verification before the 2026 midterms, raising privacy and voting rights concerns.
Minnesota City Asks Supreme Court to Allow Paper Voter Rosters in 2026
Oak Grove petitions Minnesota Supreme Court to switch back to paper voter rosters, challenging state authority over election procedures.
NYC Publishes 170K Pages Revealing Officials Knew 9/11 Air Was Unsafe
New York City releases over 170,000 pages exposing official knowledge of toxic 9/11 air conditions, impacting legal and compliance efforts.
Honeywell Aerospace Pays $2M Over Cybersecurity False Claims Act Settlement
Honeywell Aerospace settles False Claims Act lawsuit for $2 million over NIST cybersecurity noncompliance in federal contracts from 2020-2023.
Senate Dems Demand USPS Halt Trump-Ordered Mail-In Ballot Rules
Seven Senate Democrats call on USPS to stop implementing Trump executive order restricting mail-in ballots amid legal battles.
Missouri Appeals to Supreme Court to Use New GOP-Favored Map
Missouri seeks U.S. Supreme Court's approval to use a new congressional map favoring Republicans despite state court blocking it over voter approval issues.
Supreme Court Pauses GOP Access to Discounted Political Ad Rates
The Supreme Court blocks a lower court ruling restricting GOP groups’ discounted TV ad rates, affecting midterm campaign strategies.