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3d ago

Texas teachers union sues over Charlie Kirk-related speech investigations

A new lawsuit says teachers “were disciplined solely for their speech, without any regard to whether the posts disrupted school operations in any way.”

4d ago

How the Trump DOJ is already using Maduro’s case to delay due process in another case

The Trump administration had a litigation deadline Monday. Then it took the foreign leader over the weekend.

4d ago

Maduro may complain about his capture, but it probably won’t stop his U.S. prosecution

The Supreme Court previously ruled that a defendant’s forcible abduction from another country didn’t prohibit his trial in a U.S. court.

5d ago

Why the Maduro case will have us talking about presidential immunity again

Expect the Venezuelan leader to raise an immunity defense to his criminal charges. Don’t expect the Trump treatment.

1w ago

The judge who helped make Trump a king celebrates the Declaration of Independence

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter looks at Chief Justice John Roberts’ year-end report.

1w ago

Ask Jordan: What happens behind the scenes of Supreme Court rulings?

“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues.

1w ago

Voting rights, presidential power and retribution: Legal stories we’re watching in 2026

In his second term, Trump has abused his power while seeking to expand it. The Supreme Court is set to decide how far he can go.

1w ago

5 criminal cases that sum up the Trump administration’s corrupt and vindictive 2025

The Trump Justice Department’s handling of prosecutions against Eric Adams and others revealed its priorities.