17 h. ago Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor's death

A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice

Events

19 h. ago Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

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20 h. ago DC pipe bomb suspect must remain in jail before trial, judge rules

Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before Capitol attack, presents ‘intolerable risk of danger’, court findsA federal magistrate judge has ruled that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters the night before the 6 January Capitol attack must remain in custody while awaiting trial.In a memorandum opinion, the court determined that Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, “poses an intolerable risk of danger to the community if released”, granting the government’s motion for pretrial detention. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Judge says top DOJ officials pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he fought deportation error

Federal judge says there may have been an ‘improper motivation’ to bring charges after Salvadoran immigrant sued for his return

Politics

3 d. ago Judge says Trump administration must continue funding consumer watchdog

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is at risk after Donald Trump vowed to shutter it since his return to officeA federal judge has ordered that the Trump administration must allow funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to continue.The watchdog, which supporters say protects US consumers from financial harm by powerful banks, lenders and corporations, is at risk of collapsing after Donald Trump vowed to shutter it since he returned to office this year. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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3 d. ago Suspected DC pipe bomber to appear at detention hearing after alleged confession

Lawyers for Brian Cole argue he should be released ahead of trial for allegedly planting devices in DC in 2021The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the headquarters of both the Democratic and Republican national committees the night before the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol is set to appear at a federal detention hearing before a magistrate judge on Tuesday.Earlier this month, authorities arrested Brian Cole Jr, of Woodbridge, Virginia. He has yet to enter a plea. Cole’s lawyers argue that he should be released while he awaits trial, as he does not present any danger. In a recent court filing, they write that Cole has agreed to home detention enforced by GPS monitoring, and will live under the supervision of his grandmother. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Case dropped against TikTok streamer who was shot by US immigration agents

Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who livestreams LA breaking news, was accused of ramming car into federal officers’ vehiclesA federal judge has dismissed an indictment against a Los Angeles TikTok streamer who was shot by an officer during an immigration enforcement operation and accused of assault against a federal agent, citing constitutional violations.Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a TikTok creator who streams local breaking news, was accused in October of ramming his car into immigration agents’ vehicles after they surrounded him during an operation. Body-worn camera footage obtained by the Los Angeles Times shows that an agent fired his gun during the incident, shooting Parias in the elbow. A ricochet bullet also hit a deputy US marshal in the hand. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted

A federal judge has canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in its human smuggling case against him

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7 d. ago Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects

The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns

Politics

9 d. ago Federal judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers

A federal judge's ruling allows Hawaii's new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026

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1 week ago Judge green lights New York’s driver’s license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge

A federal judge has given a green light to New York’s so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to stop the state from giving people driver’s licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally

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1 week ago Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut Homeland Security funding from states that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement

Politics

1 week ago Judge rules Trump administration must allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants sent to prison

A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must give legal due process to Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador, either by providing court hearings or returning them to the U.S. Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to come up with a plan within two weeks

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1 week ago Attorneys urge judge to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers

Attorneys for detainees at a Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” want a federal judge to visit the facility

Society

1 week ago Federal judge to decide whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to immigration custody

A federal judge must decide whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to immigration custody after being free for just over a week

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1 week ago Blake Lively's lawyers accuse Justin Baldoni's team of probing her 'sexual history' in deposition

Blake Lively's legal team is accusing Justin Baldoni's attorneys of crossing professional boundaries during discovery in their legal battle - and is now asking a federal judge to step in.

Society

2 w. ago Military lawyer swiftly fired from immigration bench after defying Trump deportation push

A U.S. Army Reserve lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been fired barely a month into the job after granting asylum at a high rate out of step with the Trump administration’s mass deportation goals

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2 w. ago Trump administration will appeal judge's order reversing federal funding cuts at Harvard

The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s order reversing billions of dollars in funding cuts to Harvard University

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2 w. ago What to know about Epstein files release as the deadline approaches

Federal judge has warned grand jury materials will not contain new information about the investigation into Epstein or Maxwell

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