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1w ago

Delay still plagues Aileen Cannon’s handling of Trump’s classified documents case

Even after dismissing his criminal case on dubious grounds, the Trump-appointed judge is still helping the president.

1w ago

A new lawsuit tries to lay the groundwork to overturn the right to same-sex marriage

A justice of the peace in Texas who doesn’t want to officiate same-sex marriages is represented by Trump lawyer Jonathan Mitchell.

1w ago

The brutality of El Salvador’s CECOT prison isn’t lost on judges holding the Trump administration accountable

A “60 Minutes” segment on the notorious prison was pulled from airing under Bari Weiss. The prison has featured in recent high-profile cases exposing the administration’s actions.

2w ago

The Supreme Court is poised to deliver GOP wins in 2026. The question is how far it will go.

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter reflects on the high court term and what’s to come in the new year.

2w ago

Ask Jordan: Can Congress force the Supreme Court to explain its shadow docket rulings?

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

2w ago

Judge found guilty of obstruction after helping immigrant evade federal agents outside courtroom

The Justice Department had alleged that the state court judge concealed and obstructed an immigration arrest.

2w ago

Peter Navarro had a ‘very strange’ hearing in his contempt appeal

The Trump adviser is challenging his contempt of Congress conviction. The DOJ under Trump isn’t opposing him.

2w ago

Lawsuit for Facebook post arrest tests free speech after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

“It is clearly established that the First Amendment prohibits government officials from arresting people for protected political speech,” Larry Bushart’s lawyers write.