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Judge Denies Tohono O’odham Injunction Against Border Wall
Federal judge allows border wall construction on Tohono O’odham Nation reservation, affirming government authority despite tribal objections.
9th Circuit Allows DOJ Probe into Gender-Affirming Telehealth Clinic
The 9th Circuit reverses lower court, letting DOJ subpoena QueerDoc's records in gender-affirming care investigation.
Judge Dismisses Impersonation Claims Against Meta in Penny Stock Fraud Case
A federal judge dismisses impersonation claims against Meta, reinforcing Section 230 protections for online platforms in financial fraud cases.
Liverpool FC Sells 30% Stake to Bezos-Led Consortium
Liverpool FC sold a 30% stake to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia with Jeff Bezos involved, reshaping ownership and governance.
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Absentee Voting Witness Rules
Minnesota Supreme Court rules that absentee voting witness certification does not violate federal Voting or Civil Rights Acts, reinforcing election integrity laws.
Federal Court Vacates $5M Award in Mike Lindell’s Challenge Dispute
A Minnesota federal court vacated a $5M arbitration award linked to Mike Lindell’s election fraud data challenge, ordering a rehearing.
France Upholds Assisted Dying Law, Strikes Down Social Media Ban for Kids
France's Constitutional Council upholds assisted dying law but invalidates social media ban for children under 15, impacting healthcare and digital rights.
Nevada Judge Dismisses Fake Electors Case from 2020 Election
Nevada judge dismisses criminal case against Republicans accused of forging 2020 election certificates amid appeal plans.
California’s May 15 Deadline Cuts Off Fiscal Bills in 2026 Session
California legislators faced a critical May 15 deadline to pass fiscal bills through key committees, impacting state regulatory and business laws.
States Challenge July 2023 Federal Bid for 17M Trucker Records
In July 2023, multiple states opposed the federal government's request to access 17 million trucker records, citing privacy concerns under the Privacy Act of 1974.
Judge Likely to Bar Warrantless ICE Arrests Without Escape Risk Findings
Federal judge signals she will restrict ICE warrantless arrests without flight risk determinations, following similar rulings nationwide.
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Defund LA Homelessness Authority
Federal judge halts Trump administration's attempt to cut LAHSA funding, preserving $241M for homeless services in Los Angeles amid crisis.
Rep. Max Miller Faces Abuse, Privacy Allegations Amid Custody Battle
Rep. Max Miller is accused of domestic violence and publishing nude photos amid custody dispute, raising legal and ethical concerns.
Texas inmates sue, allege use of expired drugs risks prolonged executions
Two Texas death row inmates sued over use of expired pentobarbital in lethal injections, raising constitutional and transparency concerns.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Amazon Soy Moratorium, Allows State Tax Penalties
Brazil’s Supreme Court upheld the Amazon Soy Moratorium and state tax penalties, affecting legal compliance for agribusinesses and supply chain risk in the Amazon.
11th Circuit Backs Florida Road Made From Radioactive Fertilizer Byproduct
The 11th Circuit upheld Florida's pilot road project using phosphogypsum, addressing legal and environmental challenges around radioactive fertilizer waste reuse.
Jury Selection Starts in States’ Lawsuit Against Meta Over Youth Harms
Federal jury selection begins for a high-profile trial against Meta over alleged youth mental health harms and illegal data collection across four states.
WSJ Seeks Dismissal of Binance Defamation Suit Over Compliance Story
WSJ moves to dismiss Binance defamation suit over a 2026 compliance probe report; impacts media liability and crypto transparency standards.
Court Upholds Iowa's Insurance Advice Laws Against Free Speech Challenge
The Eighth Circuit upheld Iowa's laws restricting unlicensed insurance advice by contractors, rejecting free speech claims in a key regulatory case.
Ninth Circuit Denies Habeas to Former Al-Qaida Suspect, OKs Extradition
Ninth Circuit upholds denial of habeas corpus for Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Nouri, permitting extradition to Iraq over terrorism charges.