Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Judge Tigar Blocks Enforcement of Anti-DEI Federal Grant Conditions in CA, OR
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar blocks Trump-era Executive Order on anti-DEI grant conditions in California and Oregon, affecting federal funding policies.
Kansas Supreme Court Requires Factual Innocence for Wrongful Conviction Pay
Kansas Supreme Court rules that factual innocence is necessary to claim wrongful conviction compensation, impacting legal standards and reform efforts.
SCOTUS Rarely Grants Rehearings, Birthright Citizenship Case Highlights
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship 6-3; rare rehearing requests shed light on court strategy and constitutional debates.
Federal Judge Orders GEO Group to Allow WA Health Inspections at ICE Facility
A federal judge enforces Washington's health inspection law on GEO Group's ICE detention center, clarifying state authority over federal contractors.
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois Assault Rifle Ban Ahead of Supreme Court Review
The Seventh Circuit ruled the Illinois assault rifle ban constitutional, paving way for Supreme Court review amid national gun law debates.
Former Wisconsin Judge Fined $5K After Obstructing ICE Arrest
Ex-Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 after conviction for obstructing ICE agents during courthouse arrest of an immigrant.
Mexico to File Criminal Complaints Over Deaths in ICE Custody
Mexico plans legal action against the US for deaths of Mexican nationals in ICE detention, raising international legal and human rights issues.
Estonia Launches AI Tool to Prevent Costly Legal Drafting Errors
Estonia introduced an AI tool in 2026 to identify legislative drafting errors and streamline public legal workflows after a $28M loss.
D.C. Circuit Denies Stay to Restore Trump’s Name at Kennedy Center
Appeals court rejects Kennedy Center’s bid to pause removal of Trump’s name, enforcing earlier ruling amid legal dispute.
Faculty Unions Sue Texas Tech, Claim Unconstitutional Censorship of Course Content
Faculty unions sue Texas Tech University, alleging censorship of race, gender, and sexual orientation topics violates constitutional rights.
OFAC Revokes Iran General License X, Restores Sanctions on Oil Sector
OFAC revoked General License X on July 7, reinstating US sanctions on Iranian oil after Strait of Hormuz attacks, urging compliance vigilance.
Judge Approves Elon Musk's $1.5M SEC Settlement Amid Doubts
U.S. judge approved Elon Musk's $1.5M SEC settlement for delayed Twitter stake disclosure, raising questions on enforcement fairness.
Judge Orders Trump to Pay $5M to E. Jean Carroll After Supreme Court Denial
A federal judge enforces $5 million damages to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case as Supreme Court lets verdict stand.
Justices Kagan and Barrett to Testify on Supreme Court Budget Before Congress
Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify on July 14, 2026, about the Court's budget request amid ongoing Trump litigation appeals.
UK Parties Boycott Nigel Farage’s Clacton By-Election
Major UK parties boycott Nigel Farage’s July 2026 Clacton by-election amid undeclared donation probe.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Demand for 2020 Fulton County Election Worker Data
A federal judge blocked DOJ's broad subpoena for personal data of 2020 Fulton County election workers, underscoring privacy and election integrity concerns.
21 States Sue HUD Over Homeless Funding Conditions
A coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors sued HUD over unlawful conditions tied to homeless funding, challenging $3B funding shifts.
Eleventh Circuit Strikes Down Florida's 'Stop W.O.K.E. Act' Speech Limits
Eleventh Circuit rules Florida's 2022 Stop W.O.K.E. Act unconstitutional for restricting university professors' speech on race and gender.
Bakersfield College Settles DEI Enforcement Dispute with Professor
Bakersfield College settles with Professor Daymon Johnson, halting DEI enforcement and paying $150K in legal fees, setting a legal precedent in California.
Turkish Court Convicts Environmental Activist Over Coal Mine Protest
Esra Işık convicted for peaceful protest against coal mine in Türkiye; legal advocates face risks amid expropriation disputes and judicial pushback.