Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Trump Allies Target Anthropic CEO Over AI 'Doomerism' Fears
Trump allies criticize Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as AI pessimist tied to effective altruism, raising political and regulatory risks amid Anthropic's IPO.
Court to Decide if 2027 Green Card Lottery Registration Must Open
Federal court weighs lawsuit urging reopening of 2027 Diversity Visa lottery registration amid delays and legal uncertainty for applicants.
Court Orders White House to Reinstate CNN, MSNBC, Politico Passes
Judge Kelly orders White House to reinstate press passes for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, affirming First Amendment and due process rights.
St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor and City Over Harassment Allegations
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry sues Mayor Kaohly Her and the city alleging sexual harassment and retaliation despite a city investigation clearing the mayor.
Warren Sapp Sues Tampa Over Police Trespass at 2026 City Council Meeting
Warren Sapp filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit after Tampa police trespassed him during a 2026 city council meeting, raising free speech and police power issues.
Edward Mangano Resentenced to 10 Years for Long Island Corruption
Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano receives 10-year prison sentence after bribery conviction related to Oyster Bay business dealings.
Feds Arrest Oxygen Forensics CEO for Hiding Russian Ownership in Gov Software
Oxygen Forensics CEO arrested for concealing Russian ownership of software sold to US agencies, raising national security and compliance concerns in government tech procurement.
DOJ Moves PPP Fraud Enforcement Toward Civil False Claims Act Cases
The DOJ shifts PPP fraud enforcement to civil False Claims Act suits, increasing risk for companies over affiliate loan eligibility.
Texas A&M LGBTQ Groups Appeal Drag Show Ban over First Amendment
Texas A&M LGBTQ groups appeal drag show ban citing free speech, following key court rulings on First Amendment protections for drag performances.
Trial Set for GEO Group Officer Charged in July ICE Protester Shooting
Judge orders trial for GEO Group officer Brandon Booth over July 2026 protester shooting outside Aurora ICE center, raising use-of-force questions.
D.C. Circuit Confirms White House Press Access Is a Privilege, Not a Right
On Sept 24, 2026, the D.C. Circuit ruled that White House press access is a privilege, not a First Amendment right, affecting media credential policies.
ShinyHunters Claims FBI Staff Data Breach Via Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day
Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen 2-3TB of FBI staff data exploiting an Oracle PeopleSoft zero-day vulnerability, raising federal cybersecurity and compliance risks.
Civil Society Urges PACE to Seek Legal Action on Georgia’s Democratic Violations
Civil society coalition urges PACE to consider legal action under ECHR Article 33 against Georgia for democratic rights violations, highlighting international accountability.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Hawaii’s Objective Gun Licensing Rules
The Ninth Circuit en banc panel ruled Hawaii’s firearms regulations presumptively constitutional, reinforcing state regulatory authority and public safety.
Idaho Appeals Federal Injunction on Near-Total Abortion Ban
Idaho challenges a federal court injunction limiting its near-total abortion ban, arguing the ruling is too broad amid ongoing litigation.
Eighth Circuit Upholds Missouri's 2025 Congressional Map for 2026 Election
The Eighth Circuit ruled Missouri must use its 2025 district map in November 2026, blocking mid-cycle changes amid election and redistricting disputes.
Supreme Court Will Revisit Trump-Era Birthright Citizenship Case
On Sept. 22, 2026, Supreme Court agreed to review Trump-era birthright citizenship enforcement case, impacting immigration law and administrative powers.
Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over Washington Voter Data Access
A federal judge rejects DOJ's bid for Washington state’s unredacted voter registration data, upholding state privacy laws amid DOJ’s multi-state lawsuit campaign.
HUD Appeals Judge’s Block on Cutting LA Homelessness Funding
HUD has appealed a federal court’s injunction preventing the suspension of nearly $1B in funding to LA Homeless Services Authority amid fraud allegations.
Salt-N-Pepa Ask Second Circuit to Revive Copyright Case Against UMG
Salt-N-Pepa ask the Second Circuit to reinstate their lawsuit seeking copyright ownership of early albums, challenging works-for-hire classification under Section 203.