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Federal judges move to oust Lindsey Halligan as Virginia U.S. attorney
Federal judges in Virginia escalated efforts to remove Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney, citing unlawful appointment and defiance of court orders.
Grand jury again rejects DOJ case against Letitia James
A second grand jury refused to re-indict Letitia James, delivering another setback to the DOJ’s politically charged case tied to Trump’s push for prosecutions.
Judge blocks DOJ evidence in bid to reindict James Comey
A federal judge temporarily barred the DOJ from using seized communications as it weighs new charges against James Comey, raising legal and constitutional hurdles.
State officials demand answers on DOJ requests for voter data
Ten Democratic secretaries of state seek answers on the Trump administration’s voter data requests amid fears the information is being used in citizenship checks.
Judge scolds prosecutors for ‘profound missteps’ in Comey case
A federal judge says the DOJ showed “profound investigative missteps” in securing an indictment against James Comey, ordering release of all grand jury materials.
Trump’s indictment of James stirs concerns for Black women leaders
NAACP leaders decry Letitia James’ mortgage fraud indictment as political retribution, calling it part of a broader attack on civil rights and democracy.
N.Y. AG James charged in fraud case after pressure by Trump
New York AG Letitia James faces federal mortgage fraud charges in Virginia, following pressure from President Trump to target his political rivals.
Veteran defense lawyer turned judge oversees Comey case
Judge Michael Nachmanoff, a Biden appointee and former public defender, will preside over James Comey’s obstruction case amid intense political scrutiny.
DOJ sues Minnesota, five other states in voter data dispute
The Justice Department sued Minnesota and five other states, alleging they illegally blocked federal access to detailed voter registration data.
Google faces antitrust déjà vu as U.S. seeks to break up advertising business
The DOJ seeks to break up Google’s ad-tech monopoly in a Virginia trial, arguing a sell-off is needed to restore competition. Google vows to appeal.
What to know about cashless bail after Trump’s executive order
President Trump signed an order threatening to cut federal funds from states and cities with cashless bail, citing public safety concerns.
Justice Department releases new list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions
The DOJ named 30+ states and cities as sanctuary jurisdictions after retracting an earlier list. Legal and political pushback continues across the U.S.
Legal Tech
- New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Top News
- Federal judge denies online casino’s arbitration bid
- Legal group warns abortion opponents to stop ‘twisting’ mom’s story
- Ramsey County sues DHS over Thao investigation records
- Breaking the Ice: Immigration roundtables offer connection, strategy
- Blanche says he’s not a ‘yes man’ as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty
Expert Testimony
- Perspectives: It’s not ‘football’ here, but soccer cases abound
- AI prompts used by experts may be discoverable
- Perspectives: 250th anniversary recalls Declaration decisions
- Perspectives: ‘Pentagon Papers’ case at 55 not far from Near
