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As the U.S. Supreme Court moves toward the close of its annual term, a cluster of unresolved cases is placing the scope of presidential authority under an intense spotlight. Several of the most closely watched disputes before the court stem directly from President Donald Trump’s efforts to exercise broad executive power during his second stint …

Final Days, High Stakes: Supreme Court Weighs the Reach of Presidential Power Read More »

Three judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have launched a legal challenge against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, arguing that sanctions imposed on them amount to an unlawful attempt to pressure and punish members of an international tribunal. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Manhattan, was brought by ICC judges …

ICC Judges Take Washington to Court, Challenge Sanctions as Assault on Judicial Independence Read More »

A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle immigration-related policies adopted by four New Jersey cities, ruling that the lawsuit failed to account for the broader state framework governing cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The case, brought by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2025, targeted Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken and …

New Jersey Sanctuary-City Challenge Collapses as Federal Judge Finds DOJ Targeted the Wrong Layer of Policy Read More »

YouTube has reached a confidential settlement with a Florida teenager who alleged the video-sharing platform contributed to severe mental health problems stemming from social media addiction, removing Google from a closely watched California court battle that is testing the industry’s responsibility for harm to young users. The agreement comes just weeks before a scheduled July …

YouTube Exits Youth Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of Major Social Media Trial Read More »

A deeply contested dispute over religious freedom behind prison walls reached its conclusion at the U.S. Supreme Court, where a divided bench ruled that a Louisiana Rastafarian inmate cannot seek monetary damages from prison staff who forcibly shaved his hair despite his religious objections. In a 6-3 decision, the court determined that Damon Landor’s lawsuit …

Faith, Locks and the Law: Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Inmate’s Bid for Damages Read More »

Uber is facing a fresh legal challenge from its own shareholders, who accuse the company’s leadership of repeatedly failing to enforce compliance standards, a pattern they say exposed the ride-hailing giant to thousands of lawsuits involving sexual assault, harassment, and other misconduct claims. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, alleges that Uber’s …

Uber Board Faces Shareholder Revolt Over Safety Oversight and Compliance Failures Read More »

California has launched a new legal challenge against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, accusing the federal agency of unlawfully placing long-standing state emissions waivers before Congress for possible repeal. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, targets the EPA’s decision earlier this month to transmit several California clean-air waivers to lawmakers under the Congressional …

California Takes EPA to Court Over Congressional Review of State Emissions Waivers Read More »

The legal battle surrounding one of America’s most haunting child disappearance cases took another dramatic turn on Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court restored the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez, the man found guilty in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz. In a 6-3 decision, the nation’s highest court reversed a lower court ruling …

Supreme Court Revives Conviction in Decades-Old Etan Patz Case, Reopening a Defining Chapter in America’s Missing-Child History Read More »

A federal judge has halted a Justice Department investigation aimed at several Minnesota officials, delivering a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration’s efforts to scrutinize state leaders over their stance on immigration enforcement. In a ruling made public Monday, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz invalidated subpoenas issued to the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz …

Federal Judge Throws Out Immigration Inquiry Targeting Minnesota Leaders, Calls DOJ Rationale ‘Absurd Read More »

A federal court in California has dismissed the Trump administration’s legal challenge against Los Angeles over its policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, marking another setback for Washington’s efforts to dismantle so-called sanctuary-style measures adopted by major Democratic-led cities. U.S. District Judge Fernando Olguin rejected the administration’s claim that the Los Angeles ordinance violated …

Court Throws Out Federal Challenge to Los Angeles’ Immigration Shield Policy Read More »