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Supreme Court Blocks Lawsuit Against Hungary for Seizing Assets During the Holocaust
The survivors argued they are allowed to sue in U.S. courts because their property was seized in violation of international law.
DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Overseeing Challenge to Transgender Military Ban
DOJ chief of staff Chad Mizelle has requested that appropriate action be taken to address the judge’s alleged violations.
Brazil Judge Orders Suspension of Rumble Platform Amid Censorship Lawsuit
Rumble said Brazilian authorities blocked access to its platform on Friday.
Judge Upholds Block on DOGE’s Access to Sensitive Treasury System
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas said the injunction could be lifted if the Treasury Department is able to address procedural issues for data protection.
DA Opposes Menendez Brothers’ Petition for New Trial, Citing Lack of Credibility
The Los Angeles County district attorney said the new evidence was insufficient and cited a pattern of deception by the brothers.
Judge Partially Blocks Trump’s Orders Curbing DEI Programs
Higher education groups and Baltimore officials argue the executive orders violate existing law and exceed presidential powers.
Mangione Appears in New York Court for First Time Since Arraignment
Judge Gregory Carro did not set a trial date.
Supreme Court Declines to Allow Trump Admin to Immediately Fire Watchdog Official
Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger argues he may be fired only for misconduct. He says his termination letter cited no reason for the firing.
Court Sides With Trump Admin in USAID Legal Battle Over Workforce Cuts
The Trump administration can now move forward with its plans to put some 2,000 USAID employees on leave.
Associated Press Sues Trump Admin for Blocking Its Journalists
Trump had barred the outlet after it refused to adopt his change of name from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Federal Judge Vacates Trial for New York City’s Mayor but Doesn’t Dismiss Charges
The judge is appointing an outside lawyer to address the motion requesting charges against Eric Adams be dismissed.
Job Protection Rules for Administrative Law Judges Are Unconstitutional, Says DOJ
‘Unelected and constitutionally unaccountable ALJs have exercised immense power for far too long’ DOJ Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle said in a statement.
Federal Judge Declines to Immediately Block Trump’s Halt of Catholic Refugee Funding
A major Catholic bishops group had filed a lawsuit against the government earlier this week.
New Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s DEI Policies, DOGE Operations
The plaintiffs said DOGE is breaking federal laws and that recent executive orders on DEI and transgender ideology are unconstitutional.
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Immigration Case Against SpaceX
A federal judge determined last month that the DOJ lacks the authority to pursue its claims against SpaceX.
Groups Sue Over Trump’s Executive Orders Aimed at DEI and Transgender Ideology
The nonprofits argue the orders violate federal law and interfere with their ability to provide services to the public.
Florida Sues Target, Claiming DEI Initiatives ‘Misled, Defrauded Investors’
The lawsuit takes aim at Target’s children-and-family themed LGBT campaign in 2023.
Judge Again Orders Trump Admin to Unfreeze Foreign Aid, Stops Short of Contempt
The judge said administration officials must lift a temporary 90-day freeze on foreign aid, in line with a February court order.
Judge: Trump Admin Must Reinstate Merit Systems Board Chair as Appeal Gets Underway
Government attorneys also motioned for a stay on the temporary restraining order until after their appeal.
