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Judge Orders Maricopa Sheriffs to End Latino Racial Profiling
A federal judge renews orders against Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for failing to curb Latino racial profiling amid misuse of $353M in settlement funds.
Mass. Supreme Judicial Court Reprimands Judge Joseph Over 2018 ICE Escape
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court publicly reprimands Judge Shelley Richmond Joseph for misconduct linked to a 2018 ICE detainee escape, emphasizing judicial accountability.
Denver Sues to Block Armed ICE Agents at Polling Sites
Denver and civil rights groups sue to stop armed ICE agents at polling stations, challenging 1865 federal law amid 2026 midterms.
France Probes Epstein Associates in Human Trafficking Case
France opens a human trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network after US DOJ file release, expanding victim claims and legal scrutiny.
Wisconsin AG Faces Judge's Critique Over Repeat Settlement Lawsuit
Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul's repeated lawsuits over settlement control spark judicial skepticism and political tensions following a Supreme Court win.
EPA: 4M U.S. Homes Still Linked to Lead Water Pipes
EPA estimates 4 million U.S. homes and businesses still use lead pipes, raising health and legal risks despite $2.9B in funding to replace them.
Supreme Court Reviews Surrogacy Custody Clash Over Abortion Refusal
The Supreme Court considers a surrogacy custody dispute involving abortion refusal, with implications for family and reproductive law precedents.
Conservation Groups Sue FWS Over Delayed Pond Turtle Protection
Three groups sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for delaying threatened status listing for Pacific Coast pond turtles under Endangered Species Act.
Ex-Navy Employee Gets 6 Years for Defense Contractor Bribery Scheme
James Soriano sentenced to six years for accepting bribes linked to $100M in defense contracts, underscoring federal anti-corruption efforts.
Ninth Circuit Rules NCAA Eligibility Injunction Appeals Moot Amid Antitrust Claims
The Ninth Circuit dismisses NCAA appeals on injunctions tied to the five-year eligibility rule, impacting sports law and antitrust enforcement.
Florida Sues Netflix for Illegally Collecting Data from Minors
Florida AG sues Netflix over unlawful data collection from minors, alleging deceptive privacy practices and seeking injunction and penalties.
Fifth Circuit questions Louisiana’s bid to block abortion pill by mail
The Fifth Circuit scrutinizes Louisiana's challenge to FDA-approved mailing of abortion pills, raising key issues for reproductive healthcare law nationwide.
Minnesota Advances Lawsuit Over 2025 Immigration Surge Despite Agent Exit
Minnesota continues litigation against DHS over 2025 immigration enforcement surge, citing constitutional and procedural violations, impacting state-federal relations.
Federal Judge Upholds Iowa Gambling Laws Over Prediction Market Claims
A federal judge ruled that Iowa's gambling laws regulate prediction markets, rejecting Kalshi's preemption claim under federal law.
Federal employees sue USDA over forced relocations and attrition
Federal employee unions sue USDA challenging forced relocations violating Administrative Procedure Act, impacting agency workforce and programs like SNAP and WIC.
Judge Blocks BLM Grazing Plan Cutting Sage Grouse Habitat
A federal judge invalidated the BLM's 2025 land use plan changes reducing protected sage grouse habitat in Oregon.
Federal Court Blocks USPS Mail-in Ballot Rule Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A Massachusetts federal court halted USPS's new mail-in ballot rule for the 2026 midterms, citing likely unlawful regulation and voter disenfranchisement risks.
Third Circuit Halts NESE Pipeline Over Flawed Environmental Review
The Third Circuit vacates New Jersey water permit for NESE pipeline, highlighting lapses in environmental review and regulatory oversight.
Parents Sue D4vd for Role in Daughter's Death and Alleged Abuse
Parents of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez sue musician D4vd, alleging manipulation, sexual abuse, and wrongful death related to their daughter's tragic demise.
DC Circuit Rules IRS-ICE Tax Data Sharing Unlawful
The DC Circuit bars IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE, reinforcing privacy protections under Internal Revenue Code §6103 and limiting government data sharing.