Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Amnesty Urges France to Permanently Ban Stun Grenades After Protest Injury
Amnesty International demands France permanently ban stun grenades after a teenager lost a hand in a school protest, highlighting human rights concerns.
Woman alleges Nebraska Legislature ignored harassment claims
A woman accuses the Nebraska Legislature of neglecting her harassment complaints against state senator Dan McKeon, who resigned amid controversy.
Federal Judge Hears ABC’s Challenge to FCC Broadcast License Review
A federal judge heard arguments in ABC's lawsuit against the FCC's early broadcast license review, highlighting free speech and regulatory concerns.
IRS Illegally Shared 42,695 Tax Records with ICE, Court Rules
Federal courts ruled IRS unlawfully shared 42,695 taxpayer records with ICE, affirming strong privacy protections under Section 6103. Legal pros must monitor compliance.
DNC Files October 2026 Lawsuit Against Trump Over $20M Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads
In October 2026, the DNC sued former President Trump alleging illegal use of $20M federal funds for political ads, citing 18 U.S.C. § 1913.
OCC Seeks Dismissal of Multistate Lawsuit on Mortgage Escrow Preemption
The OCC filed to dismiss a lawsuit from 10 states challenging its mortgage escrow preemption rule, impacting federal-state regulatory balance.
Florida sues Meta to impose stricter teen limits than $18B settlement
Florida sues Meta seeking to remove users under 14 and cap teen usage to 2 hours daily, rejecting recent $18B settlement by 29 states.
Nonprofit Linked to SpaceXAI Lawyer Funds White House Design Staff
WIRED investigation reveals White House gov design staff paid by nonprofit linked to SpaceXAI's general counsel, raising compliance concerns.
Former German Spy Chief August Hanning Arrested for Espionage
August Hanning, former head of Germany's BND, was arrested on espionage charges involving 2,000 classified documents and a parental abduction probe.
Federal Court: California Man Pleads Guilty to $1.8M Romance Scam Targeting Elderly Women
Troy Van Sickle pleaded guilty in federal court to a romance scam defrauding two elderly women of $1.8 million, highlighting elder fraud risks and DOJ prosecutions.
Judge Blocks $1.8M Migrant Fines in October 2026 Ruling
Federal judge George O'Toole blocks Trump-era retroactive fines on migrants, citing procedural violations by DHS, impacting immigration enforcement.
CFTC Proposes New Rules for Retail Leveraged Crypto Trading
The CFTC proposes Regulation CTX and CAM to regulate leveraged retail crypto trades, requiring exchanges to register and protect investors.
DOJ Files Denaturalization Suits Against 40 Citizens Over Serious Crimes
The DOJ has initiated denaturalization proceedings against 40 naturalized citizens accused of crimes including espionage and fraud, marking a record enforcement wave.
DOJ Plans 1,000 Election Monitors for 2026 Midterms, Sparking Legal Battles
The DOJ will deploy 1,000 federal election monitors in 2026, prompting legal challenges over voter rights and election oversight.
Cornell President Vows Better Sexual Assault Response After Lawsuit
Cornell University President Kotlikoff commits to transparency and improvements following high-profile sexual assault allegations and legal action.
California's COMPETE Act Targets Monopolies Starting 2027
California's COMPETE Act, effective January 1, 2027, expands state antitrust laws to prohibit single-firm monopolization and monopsonization.
California Woman Charged with Spying on Taiwanese President’s Son for China
Heather Zhang, a California real estate agent, faces federal charges for spying on Taiwanese President's son for China, highlighting espionage risks.
Senate Bill Proposes Major Overhaul of Environmental Permitting
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 aims to streamline environmental permit reviews, affecting infrastructure legal compliance.
Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race, Signaling Policy Shifts
Zohran Mamdani elected NYC mayor in 2025 with progressive platform; legal pros should watch housing, labor, and regulatory impacts.
Thousands Protest in Spain After Housing Protections Are Rejected
Mass protests erupted in Spain on Oct 7 after parliament rejected emergency housing measures amid a severe housing crisis.