Law in Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Was Once Struck Down — by Trump’s Sister

Judge Maryanne Trump Barry ruled that the law invoked against Mr. Khalil violated the Constitution by giving unfettered discretion to the secretary of state.

Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Louisiana Voting Map

The case, which centers on whether Louisiana’s congressional districts are an illegal racial gerrymander, tests the leeway that states have in drawing voting maps.

Social Security Leader Warns of Halt to Agency’s Work, Before Backtracking

The head of the Social Security Administration pulled back his startling warning after a judge said he had misinterpreted a court order restricting DOGE access.

Supreme Court Rules for Chicago Politician in Bank Fraud Case

The justices unanimously said a law prohibiting “any false statement or report” did not cover misleading assertions that fell short of outright lies.

Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis

Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.

Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds

It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief could be temporary.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Justice Dept. Speech on Crime, Immigration and His Cases

The president revived a number of falsehoods he had used on the campaign trail last year, including his lie that the 2020 election was stolen from him.