17 h. ago Federal judge fines, reprimands lawyer who used AI to draft court filings

A federal judge reprimanded Loxley-based attorney James Johnson after AI generated bogus citations, calling it part of an ongoing legal epidemic.

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3 d. ago Trump's National Guard troops can stay in Illinois but federal judge blocks deployment

Federal judge restricts National Guard operations in Illinois amid President Donald Trump's suggestions about invoking the Insurrection Act for combatting crime.

Politics

3 d. ago Luigi Mangione defense makes stunning new bid to quash death penalty charge in UnitedHealth CEO slaying

Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione's team asked a judge to dismiss several federal charges, including one that carries the death penalty.

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3 d. ago Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

Dozens of sitting judges shared with The Times their concerns about risks to the courts’ legitimacy as the Supreme Court releases opaque orders about Trump administration policies.

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3 d. ago Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek a dismissal of federal charges in CEO killing

Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him.

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4 d. ago ICE arrests at Liberty restaurant deemed unlawful by federal judge

ICE arrests at Liberty restaurant deemed unlawful by federal judge  KCTV

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4 d. ago Federal judges in 2 states considering challenges to the government's treatment of Abrego Garcia

Federal judges in 2 states considering challenges to the government's treatment of Abrego Garcia  SFGATE

Politics

4 d. ago Judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois, expressing skepticism about the government's depiction of protests in a Chicago-area suburb.

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5 d. ago Judge Rejects ‘Unprecedented’ Indictment Amid Trump’s D.C. Clampdown

The federal magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, accused prosecutors of relying on a “facially invalid” indictment to charge a man with felony gun possession.

Politics

5 d. ago Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area

Judge April M. Perry said the Trump administration had not established that sending in troops over the governor’s objection was legally justified. An appeal is likely.

Politics

5 d. ago Federal judge hits Trump administration credibility in siding with city and state against National Guard deployment

Federal judge hits Trump administration credibility in siding with city and state against National Guard deployment  WBEZ Chicago

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5 d. ago U.S. District Court chief judge says National Guard not needed at Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago

U.S. District Court chief judge says National Guard not needed at Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago  CBS News

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5 d. ago Federal judge limits ICE arrests without warrant, probable cause

A federal judge extended a consent decree limiting ICE's warrantless arrests until 2026 after finding agents violated constitutional protections.

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5 d. ago Federal judge undercuts Trump's executive order on 'radical gender ideology'

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell blocked Trump administration rules requiring teen pregnancy prevention grant recipients to avoid gender ideology content.

Politics

5 d. ago Google wants right to bundle Gemini AI app with Maps, YouTube

Alphabet Inc.'s Google wants to retain the right to bundle its popular mapping and video apps with its Gemini AI service, a lawyer for the company told a federal judge Wednesday, pushing back on a Justice Department proposal that would bar the practice.

Technology

6 d. ago Federal judge says Alaska’s treatment of transgender inmate violates U.S. Constitution

Federal judge says Alaska’s treatment of transgender inmate violates U.S. Constitution  Alaska Beacon

Politics

7 d. ago Federal judge sides with man hospitalized after LA immigration operation

Federal judge sides with man hospitalized after LA immigration operation  CBS News

Politics

7 d. ago Noem prays with ICE officers during Portland visit as Oregon governor orders troops home

Federal judge Karin Immergut issued orders halting National Guard deployment in Oregon as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem toured Portland ICE facility.

Politics

8 d. ago Federal judge loses patience with Trump DOJ as Abrego Garcia deportation stalls again

Judge Paula Xinis rejects government shutdown excuse in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, demanding witness with firsthand knowledge testify Friday about removal efforts.

Politics

8 d. ago Federal agents in Portland deploy tear gas, make arrests minutes after judge blocks National Guard

Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Border Patrol agents appeared to detain protesters in Portland as a judge blocked National Guard deployment.

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