In a twist that could pull the rug out from under tens of thousands of North Carolina voters, a state appeals court has cracked open the door to possibly discarding more than 60,000 ballots in a high-stakes Supreme Court race that ended with a margin slimmer than a whisper. The court’s 2-1 decision came down …
In an extraordinary act of defiance, more than 500 law firms have come together to push back against what they describe as a dangerous assault on the American legal system—led not by a hostile foreign power, but by a former U.S. president. The show of solidarity arrived in the form of a forceful court brief, …
500+ Law Firms Draw a Line: Legal Community Rallies Against Trump’s Retaliatory Orders Read More »
In a sharp rebuke to the federal government, a federal judge has ordered the return of a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador, giving officials just days to correct their error. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legally residing Salvadoran national with a valid U.S. work permit, found himself swept up in a mass …
Judge to U.S. Government: You Deported the Wrong Man—Now Bring Him Back Read More »
Kuwait is tightening the reins on its roads with a sweeping overhaul of traffic regulations, tripling fines for key violations and granting police expanded authority to arrest offenders. The newly enacted Decree-Law No. 5/2025, set to take effect on April 22, marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to road safety. Under the updated …
A federal judge has stepped in to block an effort by the Trump administration to cut funding for legal aid programs assisting unaccompanied migrant children facing immigration proceedings. The ruling, handed down by U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in San Francisco, temporarily restores funding that advocates say is crucial for ensuring that 26,000 children retain …
Judge Halts Trump’s Legal Aid Cuts for Migrant Children, Citing ‘Immense Harm’ Read More »
In a move reinforcing his emphasis on loyalty, President Donald Trump has appointed Stanley Woodward—who previously represented multiple top Trump allies in criminal cases—to the influential position of associate attorney general. This makes Woodward the third-ranking official at the Justice Department, a department now stacked with attorneys who have directly defended Trump or his inner …
Trump Elevates Loyalist Lawyer to Senior Justice Department Role Read More »
In a major restructuring move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is revamping its enforcement and exams divisions, shifting oversight under newly appointed deputy directors. The internal memo, outlining the changes, signals a fresh chapter in the agency’s operations amid a broader transformation of government institutions. The overhaul, set to take effect on April …
SEC Overhaul: Leadership Shake-Up Reshapes Wall Street’s Top Regulator Read More »
A federal judge dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, sharply criticizing the Trump administration for what he described as a politically motivated legal maneuver. In a 78-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Dale Ho said he had no legal grounds to force prosecutors to move forward with the case. However, he condemned …
Judge Tosses Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor, Calls DOJ Move a ‘Political Bargain’ Read More »
A U.S. judicial panel has struck down a crucial element of a proposed rule that sought to increase transparency regarding financial backers of amicus curiae briefs. The decision, made by a 5-4 vote, followed intense opposition from major trade associations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The proposal, initially endorsed by judicial policymakers, would have …
U.S. Court Panel Rejects Key Transparency Rule for Amicus Briefs Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court signaled openness to South Carolina’s effort to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, a move that could embolden other Republican-led states seeking to strip public funds from abortion providers. During Wednesday’s hearing, conservative justices pressed legal arguments on whether Medicaid recipients have the right to challenge such state-level decisions in …
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