Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs and Depictions of Slavery
The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country.
Decisions and Verdicts
Trump Administration Says It Will Restart Asylum and Immigration Processing
The response came after a federal judge rebuked officials for failing to immediately comply with the order he issued last week.
Judge Throws Out Trump Administration’s Policy Imposing $100,000 Fees for H-1B Visas
The ruling voided “in its entirety” a policy from September requiring companies to pay $100,000 fees for H-1B visa petitions.
Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute
A judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump’s name was added to the building.
In Alabama Ruling, Supreme Court Signals Limited Role for Federal Courts in Redistricting Fights
In an emergency ruling on Tuesday night, the court’s conservative majority gave a first glimpse into congressional district battles under a weakened Voting Rights Act.
How a Prisoner Ended Up Alone in Court in a Death Penalty Case
The episode at the war court alarmed death penalty lawyers, who argued that the judge had a duty to suspend the proceedings to protect the rights of the defendant.
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
Did This Appeals Court Go Rogue on Abortion Pills?
The Fifth Circuit, reversed more than any other appeals court, has a reputation for taking extreme positions.
Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia
The ruling is the latest in a saga driven by President Trump’s desire for redemption in the state, which he lost in 2020. The county is likely to appeal.
Supreme Court Agrees to Fast-Track Louisiana Voting Map Decision
Louisiana voters who successfully challenged the state’s voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander had asked the justices to quickly return the case to the lower courts, clearing the way for a new map.