Courthouse News
Independent news service covering civil litigation, federal courts, and government affairs.
Articles from Courthouse News
Austrian Court Rules Hotel's Burkini Ban Discriminatory
An Austrian court found a hotel’s burkini ban discriminatory against Muslim women, highlighting anti-discrimination protections in hospitality.
UK Parties Boycott Nigel Farage’s Clacton By-Election
Major UK parties boycott Nigel Farage’s July 2026 Clacton by-election amid undeclared donation probe.
Sinaloa Cartel Leader Faces U.S. Federal Narcoterrorism Charges
Carlos Paez Pereda, a Sinaloa Cartel leader, was federally charged with narcoterrorism and major drug trafficking offenses in 2026.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Demand for 2020 Fulton County Election Worker Data
A federal judge blocked DOJ's broad subpoena for personal data of 2020 Fulton County election workers, underscoring privacy and election integrity concerns.
21 States Sue HUD Over Homeless Funding Conditions
A coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors sued HUD over unlawful conditions tied to homeless funding, challenging $3B funding shifts.
NFL Sued Over Tracking Fans Despite Opt-Outs on Website
A class-action suit alleges NFL.com tracks fans with cookies despite opt-out requests, raising key privacy compliance issues.
Bakersfield College Settles DEI Enforcement Dispute with Professor
Bakersfield College settles with Professor Daymon Johnson, halting DEI enforcement and paying $150K in legal fees, setting a legal precedent in California.
Texas Court Partially Rules for Dallas College in Faculty Discrimination Case
A Texas federal court partially granted summary judgment to Dallas College in a Title VII retaliation claim involving a former professor's alleged forced resignation.
Prince Harry loses UK tabloid privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
UK High Court dismisses Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail's publisher, impacting media law and celebrity privacy rights.
Ex-Officer Details Sniper Pad Evidence in Kirk Murder Trial
Ex-Utah officer testifies on sniper pad linked to Tyler Robinson in politically charged Charlie Kirk murder case, with key forensic evidence discussed.
Ebola Deaths in Congo Surpass 500 Amid Health Worker Strike Threats
Ebola outbreak in DRC tops 1,500 cases with 506 deaths; health workers threaten strikes over pay and conditions.
Judge Rebukes Trump-Era Energy Grant Lawsuit Transfer as 'Deeply Troubling'
A federal judge sharply criticized the Trump Energy Department's 2025 request to move clean energy grant lawsuits, highlighting legal risks for funding disputes.
11th Circuit Upholds Federal Accreditation Authority Amid Florida Challenge
The 11th Circuit court affirms private accreditors’ authority in federal student aid allocation, rejecting Florida’s constitutional claims against the federal system.
10th Circuit Bars Kansas Price Gouging Claims Citing Federal Preemption
The 10th Circuit affirms federal preemption over Kansas consumer price gouging claims tied to energy rates, limiting state consumer protection in regulated markets.
Ohio Federal Court Orders USCIS to Process Immigrant Applications Now
An Ohio federal court orders USCIS to process 15 immigrant applications, challenging Trump-era policies delaying approval.
11th Circuit Upholds Some Sex Offenders' Right to Live With Their Kids
11th Circuit partially overturns Alabama law barring sex offenders from cohabitating with their children, impacting family law and custody cases.
Supreme Court lets Texas enforce app store age verification law
The Supreme Court allowed the Texas App Store Accountability Act to take effect amid First Amendment concerns, impacting app purchases for minors.
New York man sues ICE over alleged surveillance after critical email
David Streever sues ICE for first amendment retaliation after agents tracked him post critical email about fatal shooting, raising civil liberties concerns.
Investors Sue Oracle Over Undisclosed $56B Debt Tied to OpenAI Deal
Oracle faces a securities fraud lawsuit alleging undisclosed $56 billion debt raised for its $300 billion OpenAI cloud contract, raising compliance concerns.
Judge Denies Summary Judgment in Reggaeton Copyright Fight Over 'Fish Market'
Federal judge denies summary judgment in Jamaican producers' suit over reggaeton's 'Fish Market' track, highlighting challenges in music copyright cases.