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Pentagon moves press out of building after judge’s ruling on access
The Pentagon will move journalists to an external annex following a federal judge's ruling that its media policy violated press freedom rights of the New York Times.
Perspectives: Baseball’s back: How Giants almost came here
From deed restrictions to stadium lawsuits, legal battles shaped the Minnesota Twins’ history, including relocation efforts, taxes, and contraction fight.
In the Lead: Up & Coming Law Firms 2026
With this In the Lead section, we wanted to put a spotlight on some up-and-coming law firms that are quickly making their mark in the industry and on their way to earning that best of the best title — and one day soon, maybe an Attorney of the Year[...]
Judge blocks Pentagon press policy as unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon’s new press credential policy unconstitutional, restoring access for the New York Times and affirming press freedom.
DOJ seeks to dismiss charges in Breonna Taylor case
The Justice Department asked a federal judge to dismiss remaining civil rights charges against two former Louisville officers tied to the Breonna Taylor raid.
House subpoenas Virginia prosecutor over Miller protests
House Judiciary issues subpoena to Arlington’s top prosecutor amid First Amendment, public safety clash over protests at Stephen Miller’s home.
DOJ sues Harvard, alleging failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Harvard University, alleging failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students and seeking billions in taxpayer funds.
Supreme Court allows anti-abortion protester’s free speech suit to proceed
The Supreme Court ruled that Gabriel Olivier can sue Brandon, Mississippi, for arresting him during an anti-abortion protest.
Ex-FBI agents’ lawsuit says Patel fired them over Trump investigation
Two former FBI agents sued Kash Patel for wrongful termination linked to their work on the 2020 election investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn results.
Commentary: DOJ plan undermines state bar discipline authority
DOJ proposal would let the attorney general review misconduct claims against government lawyers, raising concerns over state bar authority and ethics enforcement.
Supreme Court limits privilege for statements to paramedics
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules statements to paramedics aren’t protected by physician-patient privilege unless under a doctor’s direction.
Judge ends asylum claim of Minnesota boy detained by ICE, report says
An immigration judge ended the asylum claim of Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy detained during a January immigration raid in Minneapolis. The family plans to appeal.
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