Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Federal Workers Sue USDA Sec. Over Religious Emails, Seek Injunction
USDA employees and union sue Sec. Brooke Rollins for sending Christian emails, raising legal questions on religious expression and workplace rights.
US Education Dept. Seeks Court Approval to End $1B School Mental Health Grants
US Education Dept. asked a federal court to approve ending $1B in school mental health grants, challenging prior funding block.
Judge Rules Alaska Immune from Suit in Dalton Corridor Land Transfer
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Alaska over 1.4M-acre Dalton Corridor land transfer, citing 11th Amendment sovereign immunity.
Federal Judge Allows Arizona Immigration Law to Stand for Now
Federal judge declines emergency injunction against Arizona’s Prop 314, citing no immediate migrant harm, setting early precedent in immigration law challenges.
Trump Fires Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Within an Hour, Sparks Lawsuit
Roger Rogoff was fired an hour after his court-appointed U.S. Attorney role began, raising questions on executive power and DOJ independence.
San Diego Settlement Approved to Reform Jail Mental Health Care
Federal court approves San Diego jail mental health care settlement in Dunsmore case to address inmate deaths and improve treatment.
Ninth Circuit Questions Free Speech Defense in Secret Racist Recording Case
The Ninth Circuit questions First Amendment defense in lawsuit over secret racist recording of LA politicians, with major implications for privacy and free speech law.
Wisconsin Panel: Elon Musk Likely Violated Election Bribery Law With $1M Lottery
Wisconsin Elections Commission finds probable cause Elon Musk’s $1M voter lottery violated state bribery laws amid DOJ warnings.
BC coalition urges voting rights for incarcerated in 2026 municipal elections
A BC coalition calls on the provincial government to guarantee voting access for incarcerated individuals during 2026 local elections, addressing legal ambiguity.
DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against NYT Journalists in Trump Jet Leak Case
The DOJ withdrew subpoenas against New York Times journalists probing a $400M Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, raising press freedom concerns.
Fourth Circuit Rules for Detained Pro-Palestinian Scholar, Creating Circuit Split
The Fourth Circuit upheld release of scholar detained over pro-Palestinian views, creating a split with the Third Circuit on First Amendment and immigration detention challenges.
US DOJ Sues Milwaukee Over Mask, ID Rules for Federal Officers
The DOJ sued Milwaukee over an ordinance banning masks and requiring ID for federal officers, highlighting federal-local enforcement tensions.
Trump Admin Withdraws Controversial Subpoena for Jewish List at Penn
The Trump-era EEOC withdrew a subpoena seeking names of Jewish individuals at University of Pennsylvania after legal pushback and privacy concerns.
EEOC Votes July 21 to End Employer Race and Sex Data Reporting
On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted to propose ending the EEO-1 race and sex demographic reporting for large employers and federal contractors.
Secret Service Sees 40% Rise in Threats Before Correspondents' Dinner
The Secret Service reports a 40% increase in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising complex legal and operational challenges.
Two Orange County Mexican Mafia Associates Convicted of Murder
Ysrael Cordova and Ricardo Valenzuela convicted for murder tied to Mexican Mafia gang crackdown in Southern California.
House leaders back ban on sexual relations between lawmakers and all staffers
House leaders push to ban sexual relationships between lawmakers and all Capitol Hill staffers, signaling tighter ethics rules and compliance impacts.
Andy Biggs Wins Arizona GOP Primary, Will Challenge Gov. Hobbs
Andy Biggs won Arizona's GOP governor primary with 73.4% of the vote, setting up a key 2026 race against incumbent Katie Hobbs with potential legal and regulatory impacts.
Vermont AG Files Petition Against Kraft Heinz for Ultra-Processed Food Claims
Vermont AG served multiple CIDs and filed a petition against Kraft Heinz over labeling claims of ultra-processed foods, signaling increased regulatory enforcement.
EU Court Expands Platform Liability for Partnered YouTube Content
The EU Court rules platforms like YouTube can be liable for content from commercial partners, reshaping intermediary liability and freedom of expression.