Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Arizona AG Sues L’Oréal Over Cancer Risk Warnings on Hair Relaxers
Arizona AG Kristin Mayes sues L’Oréal for concealing cancer risks in hair relaxers marketed to Black women, spotlighting product safety and racial disparities.
DOJ deports Afghan in first-ever Alien Terrorist Removal Court case
DOJ deports Afghan in first Alien Terrorist Removal Court case, signaling new national security immigration enforcement precedent.
Rights Group Sues to Require Warrants for Police Use of Flock Cameras
WILL sues Wisconsin municipalities to require warrants before police access data from over 120 Flock Safety license plate cameras, citing Fourth Amendment concerns.
Trump Plan to Exclude Immigrants Could Shift Census and Voting Maps
Trump administration proposes excluding undocumented immigrants and cutting race questions from 2030 Census, impacting redistricting and representation.
Denver Sues to Block Armed ICE Agents at Polling Sites
Denver and civil rights groups sue to stop armed ICE agents at polling stations, challenging 1865 federal law amid 2026 midterms.
Justice Kavanaugh Blocks Missouri GOP’s New Map Twice in 48 Hours
Justice Kavanaugh issued emergency stays blocking Missouri GOP’s new congressional map twice, impacting 2026 elections and election law practice.
Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Acting U.S. Attorneys
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clarify legality of acting U.S. attorney appointments, affecting federal prosecution authority.
Wisconsin AG Faces Judge's Critique Over Repeat Settlement Lawsuit
Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul's repeated lawsuits over settlement control spark judicial skepticism and political tensions following a Supreme Court win.
Conservation Groups Sue FWS Over Delayed Pond Turtle Protection
Three groups sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for delaying threatened status listing for Pacific Coast pond turtles under Endangered Species Act.
Ex-Navy Employee Gets 6 Years for Defense Contractor Bribery Scheme
James Soriano sentenced to six years for accepting bribes linked to $100M in defense contracts, underscoring federal anti-corruption efforts.
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.