Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
2028 Democratic Candidates Reject Bernie Sanders' AI Pause Proposal
Leading 2028 Democrats decline Senator Sanders’ call to pause AI development, highlighting challenges in AI regulation and compliance.
Judge Dismisses 7 Claims in Ben & Jerry’s Lawsuit Against Unilever
Judge Castel dismisses majority of Ben & Jerry’s suit over Unilever merger, limiting enforcement of social mission clauses in corporate contracts.
UN Launches Program to Protect Terror Victims from Online Harm
On August 21, 2026, the UN launched an initiative to shield terrorism victims from misinformation and digital exploitation, highlighting legal and compliance challenges.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Visa Ban for 75 Countries
A federal judge invalidated the visa ban on nationals from 75 countries, emphasizing case-by-case visa eligibility by consular officers.
ICE Deports 160+ Haitians After Supreme Court Ends TPS
Following the Supreme Court ruling ending TPS, the US deported over 160 Haitians to unstable Haiti, raising immigration and humanitarian concerns.
Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Trump White House Ballroom Construction
Chief Justice Roberts grants temporary stay permitting Trump’s White House ballroom to proceed, raising key issues on presidential power and federal property authority.
Minnesota Sues Texas Governor to Extradite ICE Agent Facing Charges
Minnesota Attorney General sues Texas Governor Abbott to compel extradition of ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting, highlighting interstate legal tensions.
Ninth Circuit Rejects California’s Challenge to Federal ATF Ghost Gun Rule
The Ninth Circuit ruled California and Giffords Law Center lack standing to challenge ATF's 2022 ghost gun regulation, affecting legal strategies.
Fourth Circuit Upholds Injunction Blocking DHS Enforcement Near Houses of Worship
The Fourth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction blocking DHS immigration enforcement near 1,400+ worship sites, citing religious freedom protections under RFRA.
TikTok Settles for $400M Over Child Privacy Violation Claims
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement over 2024 DOJ lawsuit alleging violations of children's online privacy laws under COPPA.
DOJ Launches Fraud Division: What It Means for Government Contractors
The DOJ's new National Fraud Enforcement Division centralizes fraud cases, raising compliance and litigation stakes for government contractors.
Second Circuit Blocks Trump-Appointed NY Federal Prosecutor Over Senate Rules
Second Circuit voids Trump-appointed Northern District of New York prosecutor's role, citing Senate confirmation violations and halting key investigation.
8th Circuit Blocks Minnesota Law Restricting Speech on Felon Voting Rights
The 8th Circuit granted a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's law punishing speech about felon voting eligibility, citing First Amendment protections.
CBP Faces Scrutiny Over Forced Labor Ban Reversal on Dominican Sugar
CBP's 2025 lift of a ban on Dominican sugar amid forced labor claims raises trade compliance concerns as fresh reports show abuses persist.
DHS to Equip All ICE Officers with Body Cameras by August 2026
DHS policy mandates body cameras for all ICE officers by August 2026, restricting public footage access with agency-controlled disclosures.
DNC Sues DOJ Over Ballot Seizure Records Before 2026 Midterms
The DNC filed a FOIA lawsuit against the DOJ seeking records on ballot seizure plans ahead of the 2026 midterms, highlighting election integrity concerns.
Trump Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Defamation Suit Against CNN
Former President Trump has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review his defamation lawsuit against CNN, potentially shaping public figure defamation law.
NYC Renters Sue Compass Over Listings Removal Driving Rent Hikes
A new class-action lawsuit alleges Compass's removal of listings from Zillow and StreetEasy led to NYC rent surges, challenging real estate marketplace practices.
OFCCP Ends Disability Self-ID and 7% Utilization Goal for Federal Contractors
The DOL finalizes rules ending OFCCP's disability self-identification mandate and 7% utilization goal for federal contractors, reshaping affirmative action requirements.
Illinois Court Allows DOJ Challenge to State Bivens and CASPA Laws
Illinois federal court rules DOJ can challenge state laws regulating federal agents, impacting federal-state enforcement powers.