Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
EFF Urges FTC to Withdraw AI Accuracy and Manipulation Policy
EFF calls on the FTC to drop its July 2026 AI policy on accuracy and manipulation, citing risks to innovation and AI freedom.
$1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Canceled, Trump-DOJ Settlement Holds
Acting AG rescinds $1.8B fund from Trump-IRS lawsuit settlement; audit immunity remains amid political and legal debate.
Michigan Supreme Court Limits MCPA Exemption, Boosting Consumer Protections
Michigan Supreme Court's August 2026 ruling narrows regulatory compliance exemption under MCPA, heightening enforcement risks for over 80 regulated industries.
Maryland Court Blocks Education Dept's Cut to Blind Vendors' Priority Contracting
A Maryland federal court ruled on Aug 3, 2026, to restore priority contracting rights for blind vendors, reinforcing federal compliance in procurement.
Federal Court Bars Rhode Island Town From Using Eminent Domain to Block Housing
A federal court rules a Rhode Island town's eminent domain use to block housing unlawful, clarifying limits on local government land use powers.
Trump Blames Minn. Governor for Water System Cyberattacks Linked to Iran
Former President Trump accuses Minnesota Gov. Walz for cyberattacks on water systems likely tied to Iran, amid FBI and CISA investigations.
Senator Tillis Blocks Todd Blanche's AG Confirmation Over DOJ Fund Concerns
Senator Thom Tillis blocks Todd Blanche's DOJ confirmation over $1.8B anti-weaponization fund dispute, impacting DOJ leadership stability.
EFF Says California’s Amended Social Media Law Still Threatens Free Speech
EFF criticizes California’s amended AB 1709 for continuing to pose free speech and privacy risks despite changes.
Florida Appeals 11th Circuit on Immigrant Transport Felony Law
Florida appeals 11th Circuit ruling blocking its felony immigrant transport law, underscoring federal-state immigration legal conflicts.
ICE Denies Active TB Cases Amid Outbreak at Aurora Detention Center
ICE denies active tuberculosis cases at Aurora ICE Detention Center despite multiple positive tests and state enforcement actions in July 2026.
FCC Drone Ban Spurs Legal Battles and Patchy Enforcement in 2026
FCC’s 2025 ban on DJI drones triggers lawsuits, inconsistent enforcement, and challenges for compliance teams in U.S. telecom and tech sectors.
EFF Releases Updated Guide on Recording Police Rights
EFF updates its comprehensive, bilingual guide clarifying citizens' rights to record law enforcement in public spaces.
New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting
New York Attorney General sues Kalshi alleging violations of state gambling laws over prediction markets on sports and events.
FBI Seeks Voter IP Addresses in New Fraud Investigations
FBI uses IP addresses from online voter registrations in new fraud probes, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns across 43 states.
HHS Overhaul Under Trump Faces Legal Hurdles and Leadership Shakeups
Trump-era HHS leadership changes and vaccine policy shifts face legal challenges, impacting health policy and compliance.
Maryland Synagogue Sues County Over Firearm Ban Near Worship Places
A Maryland synagogue challenges Montgomery County's firearms ban near places of worship, citing constitutional violations affecting Second Amendment law.
Ninth Circuit blocks Trump policy detaining immigrants without bail
The Ninth Circuit rejects the Trump administration's no-bail immigration detention policy, impacting immigration law and corporate compliance.
Georgia Father Gets 15 Years in First US Parental Conviction for School Shooting
Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years for providing a firearm used by his son in a deadly 2024 Georgia school shooting, marking a legal first.
Court Allows Race and Viewpoint Discrimination Claims Over COVID Relief Grants
A Florida court lets claims of race and viewpoint discrimination proceed in lawsuit over COVID relief fund grants by Pinellas County.
Florida Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Rebekah Jones Whistleblower Suit
Florida Appeals Court upheld dismissal of Rebekah Jones' 2020 whistleblower lawsuit, clarifying legal protections for government employees.