Immigration August 13 DOJ faces off with entire Maryland federal bench over automatic pauses in deportation cases Judge Thomas Cullen expresses skepticism over Trump administration's unusual lawsuit against all 15 Maryland federal judges that challenges their standing order that pauses deportations.
Religion August 5 Federal judge blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments law in certain districts Families successfully challenge Arkansas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools as federal judge grants temporary injunction for four districts.
Federal Courts August 4 Trump's tariff power grab barrels toward Supreme Court Legal experts predict Supreme Court appeal in case challenging President Donald Trump's use of IEEPA to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners.
Kristi Noem August 1 Federal judge finds 'racial and discriminatory animus' in Trump move to cancel temporary protected status Court ruling provides reprieve for over 60,000 immigrants with temporary protected status as judge finds Trump policy rooted in discrimination.
Federal Courts August 1 Federal appeals court weighs Trump birthright citizenship order as admin outlines enforcement details Appeals court to review Trump's birthright citizenship order after Supreme Court ruling narrowed lower courts' ability to issue universal injunctions.
Federal Courts August 1 Democrats escalate anti-Trump lawfare by targeting Congress in Planned Parenthood funding fight Planned Parenthood and blue states challenge congressional legislation defunding abortion providers as unconstitutional bill of attainder in federal court.
Politics July 30 What to know about Judge Boasberg, the Trump foe at center of DOJ complaint The Justice Department accused federal Judge James Boasberg of misconduct over remarks allegedly made to Chief Justice John Roberts during a March Judicial Conference meeting.
Senate July 29 Trump pick Emil Bove confirmed as federal judge after furious Democrat walkout, whistleblower complaints The Senate voted to confirm Emil Bove as a federal judge despite Democratic opposition and whistleblower complaints about his conduct at the Department of Justice.
Alina Habba July 24 Alina Habba defiant after judges vote against her in New Jersey: 'I don't cower to pressure' Habba signaled that she does not plan to leave her role as the temporary U.S. attorney of New Jersey, announcing she does "not cower" to pressure.
Federal Courts July 23 Federal judge limits Trump's ability to deport Abrego Garcia after lengthy court battle Judge Xinis said she is 'deeply concerned' that without restraint, the Trump administration will seek to hurry Abrego Garcia out of the country for a second time.
Justice Department July 22 DOJ swiftly fires Alina Habba's court-appointed replacement for US attorney in New Jersey Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba faces an uncertain future as a U.S. attorney after judges voted against extending her term, prompting the Trump DOJ to swiftly fire her replacement.