Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Federal Judge Rules US Border Phone Searches Violated Rights of Activist
A federal court rules that US Customs and Border Protection's 2024 phone searches of Palestinian American activist Osama Abu Irshaid violated the Fourth Amendment.
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Anti-Weaponization Fund After Court Block
DOJ seeks dismissal of lawsuits after federal judge blocks $1.776B anti-weaponization fund tied to Trump IRS settlement, impacting civil rights litigation.
HRW, ACLU Report Abuse and Deaths at Fort Bliss Detention Camp
HRW and ACLU detail abuse, neglect, and detainee deaths at Fort Bliss immigration camp, highlighting legal risks and oversight gaps for practitioners.
Senator Wyden Files Hatch Act Complaint Against RFK Jr. for Iowa Calls
Senator Ron Wyden filed a Hatch Act complaint against RFK Jr. alleging improper political pressure on Iowa Libertarian candidates in June 2026.
Six Journalists Killed in Mexico in 2026 Amid Criticism of Government Response
Six journalists, including Josué Martínez Contreras and Roxana Guzmán Ramírez, were killed in Mexico in 2026, raising concerns over government protection and impunity.
Third Circuit Rules NJ Assault Weapons Ban Unconstitutional
The Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's assault weapons ban, citing the 2022 Supreme Court Bruen ruling, reshaping gun law enforcement.
Court Appoints Receiver to Oversee Arizona Prison Healthcare
A court-appointed receiver will manage Arizona's prison healthcare amid ongoing reform disputes and planned state appeals.
Utah man charged with hate crimes in religiously motivated stabbing
Utah prosecutors charge Peter Larsen with hate crimes and attempted aggravated murder for stabbing a Muslim man at a mall.
2026 State AG Races Point to Enforcement Shifts Businesses Must Track
State attorney general races in 2026 are drawing record funding and signal shifts in enforcement that legal teams must monitor closely.
Federal Court Approves $70M Drug Price Inflation Settlements
Federal court approves two $70 million settlements resolving antitrust claims on generic drug price inflation by Glenmark, Greenstone, and Pfizer.
US Groups Sue Trump Over ICC Sanctions, Claim Free Speech Violation
Democracy for the Arab World Now and TAAG sue Trump administration over sanctions targeting ICC activism, alleging First Amendment violations.
Epstein Survivors Criticize DOJ Nominee Blanche’s Meeting as Disappointing
Epstein survivors criticize DOJ nominee Todd Blanche's July 16 meeting as dismissive and politically driven, raising stakes for his confirmation.
Investigation Targets White House Teleprompter Operator for Insider Trading
Federal regulators investigate a White House teleprompter operator for insider trading using Kalshi prediction market trades on Trump speeches.
Trump Renewed Claims of Chinese Election Meddling, Pushes Voter ID Law
Trump alleges China hacked 220M voter files in 2020 election, pressing Congress on voter ID despite legal setbacks.
DOJ Sues Maryland Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
The DOJ challenges Maryland's in-state tuition laws for undocumented immigrants, continuing federal lawsuits targeting similar state policies.
FWS Misses Deadlines to Protect Five Imperiled Great Basin Species
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service missed mandated deadlines to assess endangered freshwater species in the Great Basin, raising concerns over ESA compliance.
FERC Directs NERC to Develop Data Center Power Reliability Standards
FERC orders NERC to create specific power grid reliability standards for data centers, impacting legal compliance for operators and counsel.
EU Top Court Allows Spain's Catalan Amnesty Law to Stand
The CJEU ruled Spain's 2024 Catalan amnesty law complies with EU law, allowing related cases to proceed in Spanish courts.
ICE to Equip All Field Offices With Body Cameras Within 60 Days
DHS confirms all ICE field offices will have body cameras within 60 days, increasing oversight amid recent fatal shootings.
DOE Proposes Changes to Appliance Energy Conservation Rulemaking Process
DOE proposes revisions to federal appliance energy conservation standards rulemaking, impacting legal and regulatory compliance processes.