Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
DC Circuit Rules IRS-ICE Tax Data Sharing Unlawful
The DC Circuit bars IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE, reinforcing privacy protections under Internal Revenue Code §6103 and limiting government data sharing.
Second Circuit Rejects NLRB Deference on Workplace Dress Codes
Second Circuit rules against NLRB's 2022 Tesla framework, impacting dress code policy enforcement and union insignia display rights.
Six-Justice Supermajority Proposed for Key Supreme Court Decisions
A 2026 SCOTUSblog piece proposes requiring six justices to decide major Supreme Court rulings, reflecting debates on Court legitimacy and power balance.
Trump Admin Appeals to Reinstate SAVE Database for Voter Verification
The Trump administration has filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal to restore the SAVE database for citizenship verification before the 2026 midterms, raising privacy and voting rights concerns.
Minnesota City Asks Supreme Court to Allow Paper Voter Rosters in 2026
Oak Grove petitions Minnesota Supreme Court to switch back to paper voter rosters, challenging state authority over election procedures.
NYC Publishes 170K Pages Revealing Officials Knew 9/11 Air Was Unsafe
New York City releases over 170,000 pages exposing official knowledge of toxic 9/11 air conditions, impacting legal and compliance efforts.
Honeywell Aerospace Pays $2M Over Cybersecurity False Claims Act Settlement
Honeywell Aerospace settles False Claims Act lawsuit for $2 million over NIST cybersecurity noncompliance in federal contracts from 2020-2023.
Senate Dems Demand USPS Halt Trump-Ordered Mail-In Ballot Rules
Seven Senate Democrats call on USPS to stop implementing Trump executive order restricting mail-in ballots amid legal battles.
Missouri Appeals to Supreme Court to Use New GOP-Favored Map
Missouri seeks U.S. Supreme Court's approval to use a new congressional map favoring Republicans despite state court blocking it over voter approval issues.
Supreme Court Pauses GOP Access to Discounted Political Ad Rates
The Supreme Court blocks a lower court ruling restricting GOP groups’ discounted TV ad rates, affecting midterm campaign strategies.
Federal court denies injunction against Pentagon firing Stars and Stripes journalists
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon can fire Stars and Stripes journalists despite First Amendment concerns over press freedom within military media.
Federal Judge Bars Interference in Washington Tribal Prawn Harvest
A federal judge ruled against stopping a Washington tribal prawn harvest, affirming legal limits on court intervention in tribal fishing rights.
Trial of Lindsay Clancy Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlock
The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's case highlights legal challenges in handling postpartum psychosis defenses in criminal court.
Eleventh Circuit Rules FCA Relators Aren’t 'Officers of the United States'
The Eleventh Circuit clarified qui tam relators aren’t Officers under the Constitution, impacting whistleblower case strategy under the FCA.
ICE subpoenas REI for customer data linked to Minnesota protest
HSI subpoenaed REI for purchaser data of green beanies tied to a 2026 protest at a Minnesota church, raising privacy and legal concerns.
Health Secretary Nominee RFK Jr. Faces Calls to Resign Over Vaccine Trip Lies
Health Secretary nominee RFK Jr. lied about the 2019 Samoa trip's vaccine purpose, sparking calls for resignation and legal scrutiny during Senate confirmation.
Court Bars HHS from Using AI-Generated False Citations in Grants
A court injunction stops HHS from using AI-generated false citations in Teen Pregnancy Prevention grants, highlighting AI risks in government policies.
11th Circuit Finds Fishery Council Vetoes Unconstitutional, Upholds Quota Limits
11th Circuit rules Gulf Fishery Council's veto powers violate the Appointments Clause but affirms gag grouper quotas, impacting regulatory authority and compliance.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Idaho’s Attempts to Delay Court Filings
Ninth Circuit affirms First Amendment right to timely public access to judicial documents, rejecting Idaho's policy delaying court filing disclosures.
FCC Removes 14 Providers for Non-Compliance in Robocall Crackdown
On Sept 2, 2026, the FCC delisted 14 voice providers for failing anti-robocall rules, intensifying enforcement against illegal calls.