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Apr 23, 2026

DOJ has cut law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime

The DOJ has cut over 11,000 law enforcement jobs, including at the FBI and DEA, even as it vows to crack down on crime and terrorism.

Apr 23, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Michigan attorney general in Line 5 case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, rejecting Enbridge Energy's late removal of the Line 5 lawsuit to federal court.

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Apr 22, 2026

Supreme Court allows soldier to sue contractor over suicide bombing

The Supreme Court ruled that a soldier wounded in Afghanistan can sue contractor Fluor Corp. for negligence in a suicide bombing incident.

Apr 22, 2026

5th Circuit allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Texas may require public schools to display the Ten Commandments, a decision expected to reach the Supreme Court.

Apr 22, 2026

Outdated immigration policies expose 6 Wisconsin sheriffs to legal risk

Six Wisconsin sheriffs have used outdated ICE policies authorizing detentions based on suspected immigration status, risking lawsuits over racial profiling.

Apr 21, 2026

DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center over paid informants

DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud, conspiracy and money laundering charges tied to informant payments to extremist groups.

Judge gavel on rainbow LGBT flag on wooden table
Apr 21, 2026

Supreme Court to review Catholic preschools’ bid for LGBTQ exemption

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Colorado Catholic preschools’ challenge to the state’s universal pre-K nondiscrimination mandate involving LGBTQ parents.

Apr 20, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic for $250M, alleging defamation

FBI Director Kash Patel sued the Atlantic for $250 million in federal court, alleging a defamatory article falsely accused him of misconduct.

U.S. Supreme Court justices pose for their group portrait at the Supreme Court
Apr 20, 2026

For aging justices, politics of retirement looms large

Donald Trump says Justices Alito and Thomas should remain on the Supreme Court as retirement speculation grows ahead of midterm elections.

Low angle view of teenager group using phones. Digital addiction and concept.
Apr 20, 2026

Verdicts fuel hopes in social media addiction cases

Recent jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube over addictive platform design may accelerate social media addiction lawsuits nationwide.

Apr 17, 2026

Judge calls out Kenosha DA for missed deadlines in murder trial

Kenosha County judge may sanction District Attorney Xavier Solis for repeatedly missing evidence deadlines in a murder trial involving Justin Tercek.

Apr 16, 2026

ICE agent charged with assault after gun incident on Highway 62

An ICE agent faces felony assault charges after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists on Highway 62 during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown.

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