Courthouse News
Independent news service covering civil litigation, federal courts, and government affairs.
Articles from Courthouse News
Georgia Supreme Court Allows Resumption of Executions After COVID Pause
Georgia Supreme Court ruled June 2, 2026, to resume executions halted since 2024 due to COVID-19, impacting death row and capital defense.
Senators Introduce Bill to Make PACER Free for All Users
The Open Courts Act seeks to eliminate PACER fees, expanding free public access to federal court documents and increasing transparency.
Iskander Family Files $375M Wrongful Death Suit Over 2020 Crash
The Iskander family sues Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson for $375M in wrongful death civil case after 2020 fatal crash involving two boys.
Illinois Court Advances Blind Patient’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
An Illinois federal court lets a blind patient’s disability discrimination claims over denied treatment proceed, highlighting healthcare legal compliance.
Florida AG Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Suicide, Mass Shooting
Florida Attorney General sues OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in 2025 suicide and Florida State University shooting, raising AI liability concerns.
Arizona Sues Major Insurers for Price-Fixing Scheme Hurting Providers
Arizona AG sues insurers and MultiPlan for alleged price-fixing, underpaying healthcare providers and raising patient costs in a major antitrust case.
Fifth Circuit splits over constitutionality of Louisiana police buffer zone law
The Fifth Circuit court split on Louisiana's 25-foot buffer zone law, raising First Amendment and constitutional issues for press and police interactions.
Joe Sanberg Gets 14 Years for $248M ESG Investment Fraud
Joe Sanberg sentenced to 14 years for $248 million fraud at ESG-focused Aspiration Partners, highlighting rising legal scrutiny in green finance.
Justice Thomas Critiques Supreme Court’s Selective Use of Summary Reversals
Justice Thomas dissents against the Supreme Court's uneven use of summary reversals, highlighting procedural fairness concerns for appellate practice.
DC Circuit Blocks Pentagon’s Transgender Soldier Expulsions, Cites Unconstitutionality
The DC Circuit Court ruled the Pentagon’s ban on transgender soldiers unconstitutional, halting removals but upholding recruit restrictions.
Court Rejects Rwanda’s $134M Claim Against UK Over Scrapped Migrant Deal
An international tribunal dismisses Rwanda's $134 million claim against the UK after the Supreme Court ruled the 2022 migrant deal unlawful.
UK's AI Age Checks at Borders Raise Child Safety Worries
UK's plan to use AI facial age estimation at borders sparks concerns over misclassifying minors and child safety.
Judge Allows Palestinian Teacher to Amend Lawsuit on School Censorship
A San Diego judge permits teacher Bassemah Darwish to update her lawsuit over a blocked Palestinian song, highlighting school censorship and civil rights issues.
Federal Judge Halts $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund Over Legal Concerns
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, citing legal challenges and accountability issues.
Judge Denies Request to Halt Deportation of Pregnant Woman and Son
A federal judge ruled against stopping deportation of a pregnant asylum seeker and her child, raising legal issues in immigration enforcement and detention.
Mayday Health Sues South Dakota Over Abortion Pill Ad Ban
Mayday Health challenges South Dakota's law banning abortion pill advertisements, citing First Amendment rights. Settlement ended the case in March 2026.
US Foods Faces Class Action for Misusing $13M in 401(k) Forfeitures
US Foods sued over $13M in 401(k) forfeiture misuse; legal debate over forfeiture application impacts fiduciary duties and employee benefits litigation.
US State Department Designates Brazil’s PCC and CV as Terrorist Groups
The US State Department designated Brazil's largest gangs PCC and CV as terrorist organizations, impacting legal cooperation and US-Brazil relations.
Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Closure, Orders Removal of Trump Name
U.S. District Judge Cooper halts Kennedy Center closure and invalidates renaming after Trump, citing lack of congressional approval.
Class Action Targets Arizona Cemetery’s Ban on Mourners at Burial
A class action lawsuit challenges Paradise Memorial Gardens' policy barring mourners during burial, raising religious rights issues in funeral practices in Arizona.