Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
DOJ Drops Charges Against Labor Leader David Huerta
The Department of Justice dropped criminal charges against SEIU leader David Huerta linked to protests over immigration enforcement in LA.
FinCEN Director Signals Stricter BSA/AML Compliance in Congress Testimony
FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki outlines upcoming regulatory changes emphasizing risk-based BSA/AML compliance, signaling increased enforcement for financial firms.
UK Transfers Stone Cloak Drone-Jamming IP to Ukraine on July 27
On July 27, 2026, the UK transferred Stone Cloak drone-jamming technology IP to Ukraine, raising export control and defense procurement legal issues.
Court Restores Digital Equity Grants, Removes Race-Based Criteria
A court ruling reinstates $2.75B in Digital Equity grants but strikes down race-based criteria, affecting federal broadband funding policy.
Trump Urges Senate to Cancel Recess, End Filibuster for Voting Bill
Former President Trump presses Senate to stop recess and eliminate filibuster to pass the Save America Act, a key voting rights bill facing Senate gridlock.
Madison Cancels Events After Police Shoot Corey Ruiz
Madison cancels key events following police shooting of Corey Ruiz, spotlighting legal issues in civil rights and policing transparency.
Federal Workers Sue USDA Sec. Over Religious Emails, Seek Injunction
USDA employees and union sue Sec. Brooke Rollins for sending Christian emails, raising legal questions on religious expression and workplace rights.
US Education Dept. Seeks Court Approval to End $1B School Mental Health Grants
US Education Dept. asked a federal court to approve ending $1B in school mental health grants, challenging prior funding block.
Judge Rules Alaska Immune from Suit in Dalton Corridor Land Transfer
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Alaska over 1.4M-acre Dalton Corridor land transfer, citing 11th Amendment sovereign immunity.
Federal Judge Allows Arizona Immigration Law to Stand for Now
Federal judge declines emergency injunction against Arizona’s Prop 314, citing no immediate migrant harm, setting early precedent in immigration law challenges.
Trump Fires Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Within an Hour, Sparks Lawsuit
Roger Rogoff was fired an hour after his court-appointed U.S. Attorney role began, raising questions on executive power and DOJ independence.
San Diego Settlement Approved to Reform Jail Mental Health Care
Federal court approves San Diego jail mental health care settlement in Dunsmore case to address inmate deaths and improve treatment.
Ninth Circuit Questions Free Speech Defense in Secret Racist Recording Case
The Ninth Circuit questions First Amendment defense in lawsuit over secret racist recording of LA politicians, with major implications for privacy and free speech law.
Wisconsin Panel: Elon Musk Likely Violated Election Bribery Law With $1M Lottery
Wisconsin Elections Commission finds probable cause Elon Musk’s $1M voter lottery violated state bribery laws amid DOJ warnings.
BC coalition urges voting rights for incarcerated in 2026 municipal elections
A BC coalition calls on the provincial government to guarantee voting access for incarcerated individuals during 2026 local elections, addressing legal ambiguity.
DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against NYT Journalists in Trump Jet Leak Case
The DOJ withdrew subpoenas against New York Times journalists probing a $400M Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, raising press freedom concerns.
Fourth Circuit Rules for Detained Pro-Palestinian Scholar, Creating Circuit Split
The Fourth Circuit upheld release of scholar detained over pro-Palestinian views, creating a split with the Third Circuit on First Amendment and immigration detention challenges.
US DOJ Sues Milwaukee Over Mask, ID Rules for Federal Officers
The DOJ sued Milwaukee over an ordinance banning masks and requiring ID for federal officers, highlighting federal-local enforcement tensions.
Trump Admin Withdraws Controversial Subpoena for Jewish List at Penn
The Trump-era EEOC withdrew a subpoena seeking names of Jewish individuals at University of Pennsylvania after legal pushback and privacy concerns.
EEOC Votes July 21 to End Employer Race and Sex Data Reporting
On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted to propose ending the EEO-1 race and sex demographic reporting for large employers and federal contractors.