Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
French Politicians Clash Over Immigration in Ceuta Crisis
French political divisions over the August 2026 Ceuta migrant surge highlight legal challenges in EU border and asylum policies.
Students Sue CU Boulder Over Speech Policies Limiting Campus Expression
Five students sued CU Boulder over speech policies that allegedly infringe First Amendment rights, spotlighting legal tensions around free speech on campuses.
24 States and DC Sue DHS Over Use of Welfare Data in Immigration Cases
24 states and DC sue DHS to block use of TANF welfare data in immigration enforcement, raising legal issues around privacy and state sovereignty.
Cristina Kirchner Hits UN Over Political Ban After Corruption Conviction
Former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner appeals to UN Human Rights Committee to challenge her conviction and lifetime political ban for fraud.
Ethics probes imperil GOP Reps. Edwards, Miller amid campaign strife
Ethics investigations threaten GOP Reps. Chuck Edwards and Max Miller during pivotal election season, highlighting internal party divisions and accountability challenges.
Fifth Circuit Weighs Appeal Over FCC Rural Broadband Subsidy Rules
The Fifth Circuit reviews a challenge to FCC rural broadband subsidies, following the Supreme Court's 2025 USF ruling, impacting telecom compliance and funding.
11th Circuit Upholds Convictions of Black Activists Under FARA
The 11th Circuit affirmed the prosecution of Black activists for failing to register under FARA, rejecting First Amendment defenses and clarifying legal limits.
ARB Expands Sarbanes-Oxley to More Private Firms, Boosts Whistleblower Rights
The ARB's recent rulings broaden Sarbanes-Oxley protections to private companies, impacting compliance and whistleblower policies.
78 Groups Urge Senate to Drop AI Sandboxes from CLARITY Act
A coalition of 78 organizations petitions US Senate to remove AI sandbox provisions from the CLARITY Act, citing civil rights and consumer risks.
Senate GOP eyes contempt vote on Fauci amid pandemic probe
Senate Republicans plan contempt vote against Fauci after he invoked Fifth Amendment, raising concerns about government scientists' roles.
Judge McConnell Faces Threats After Ruling Against Trump Funding Freeze
Judge John McConnell faced serious threats after blocking Trump's federal funding freeze, highlighting growing risks to judicial safety and independence.
Senate Dems Unveil Bill to Boost Presidential Pardons Transparency
Senate Democrats introduced a bill to enhance transparency and impose restrictions on presidential pardons, impacting legal oversight and compliance.
Federal Court Affirms Utah's Gambling Rule Over Prediction Market Kalshi
A federal judge ruled Utah can enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi, clarifying legal boundaries for prediction markets and state regulation.
Rep. Max Miller Stays in Ohio Race Amid Abuse Allegations and Ethics Probe
Rep. Max Miller continues Ohio House campaign despite domestic abuse allegations and a House Ethics Committee investigation launched in August 2026.
eBay, Ex-Execs Settle $56M Lawsuit Over Journalist Harassment
eBay and former executives settle $56M lawsuit over harassment claims involving journalists, highlighting legal risks for corporate retaliation.
25 States Led by Oregon Sue Over Trump’s New Section 301 Tariffs
Twenty-five states, led by Oregon, sue to block Trump-era tariffs under Section 301, raising constitutional and trade law questions.
House Ethics Panel Recommends Censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards
House Ethics Committee recommends censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment, detailing gift-giving and misconduct toward staffers in 2025.
23 States Warn of Vote Suppression as SCOTUS Reviews Trump Voting Order
A coalition of 23 states challenges Trump's 2026 executive order on mail-in voting, raising vote suppression concerns ahead of Supreme Court review.
Ninth Circuit Upholds LA Politician Ridley-Thomas’s 2023 Bribery Conviction
The Ninth Circuit affirmed Mark Ridley-Thomas’s 2023 bribery conviction, clarifying public corruption enforcement and fraud statutes for legal teams.
Tech Entrepreneur Uri Raz Pleads Guilty to $2M Tax Evasion
Uri Raz pleaded guilty to felony tax evasion for hiding $2 million in income, signaling stricter IRS enforcement on tech sector tax compliance.