Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers call for his return to Philippines after ICC arrest

Daughter accuses government of ‘kidnapping’ ex-president as victims of ‘war on drugs’ express jubilation at arrest. Lawyers for Rodrigo Duterte have demanded that he be returned to Manila in a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Judge in deportations case says US government lawyers 'disrespectful'

Judge James Boasberg says the legal questions round the handling of the deportations are "incredibly troublesome".

BBC News - Mar. 22

What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.

The Department of Government Efficiency described in court filings bears little resemblance to the no-holds-barred approach taken by Elon Musk and praised by President Trump.

The New York Times - 6d

With New Decree, Trump Threatens Lawyers and Law Firms

A presidential memorandum aimed at lawyers everywhere struck a menacing tone.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling on Rehiring Fired Workers

An administration lawyer complained about what she said was a trend of lower court judges exceeding their authority in halting government programs.

The New York Times - 4d

Mahmoud Khalil lawyers say activist being punished for free speech as hundreds protest against detention – live

Actor Susan Sarandon among demonstrators calling for pro-Palestinian activist’s release outside New York courthouse. Government asks court to move Khalil case out of New York Who is Mahmoud ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act, judge says

"Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act than has happened here," a judge told a government lawyer Tuesday.

CBS News - 4d

Judge Expected to Rule Within Days on Moving Mahmoud Khalil’s Case From Louisiana

The government wants the detainee’s case heard in Louisiana, where an appellate judge may be friendlier. At a hearing in Newark, one of his lawyers called the situation “Kafkaesque.”

The New York Times - 6h

Trump waging ‘sickening’ psychological war, deported Venezuelan’s lawyer says

One detained man’s lawyer says he is gay artist who had fled persecution in his home country, not a gang member. A lawyer for one of the Venezuelan immigrants sent from the US to a notorious mega ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe

Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Khalil felt 'he was being kidnapped': Lawyers

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil told his lawyers he felt as if he was being “kidnapped” while being detained by different law enforcement officers and agents in New York on Saturday for ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

ICE arrests Palestinian activist who led Columbia protests, lawyer says

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's student encampment protests, has been arrested by ICE, his lawyer says.

CBS News - Mar. 9

We don’t need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — we have courts

President Trump has dropped several cases filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leading to calls for 1 million lawyers to help consumers instead of a government agency.

The Hill - Mar. 15

Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war

The defense secretary has empowered his lawyer Tim Parlatore to remake the judge advocate general’s corps. The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , is expected in the coming weeks to start a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Mahmoud Khalil ‘felt as though he was being kidnapped’, lawyers say

Lawyers demand in updated lawsuit that Columbia University graduate be released from custody. Mahmoud Khalil felt as though he was being kidnapped when he was handcuffed and shackled and rushed ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Lawyer says Social Security is in 'very scary situation' as issues hit agency

William Benjamin, a Nashville lawyer, spoke with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about the uncertainty future of the Social Security program and why he believes it is in a "very scary situation" due to ...

NBC News - 2d

Anti-Abortion Lawyer Pushed Out of F.D.A. After Republican Senator’s Pressure Campaign

Hilary Perkins, a career lawyer and a conservative, was targeted by Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri for defending the Biden administration’s position on the abortion pill.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

Trump's lawyer may have known more about Eric Adams' criminal case

Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche may have known more about Eric Adams' criminal case.

ABC News - 3d

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers to appear in court as judge weighs whether to move case to Louisiana

Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student facing deportation because of his pro-Palestinian activism on campus, will appear in court on Friday.

NBC News - 11h

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers back in court as judge weighs whether to move case to Louisiana

Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student facing deportation because of his pro-Palestinian activism on campus, appeared in court on Friday.

NBC News - 11h

Watch live: Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers speak following court hearing

Lawyers for arrested pro-Palestinian activist and former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil will give remarks following Wednesday's high-profile court hearing. Khalil, who has a ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Lawyers who say nurse wrongly convicted in baby killings ask to halt hospital inquiry

Lawyers for convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and former executives at the hospital where she worked have asked a judge to halt an inquiry into the deaths after a panel of medical experts found no ...

ABC News - Mar. 17

Former White House ethics lawyer rips Trump over deportations 'without any due process whatsoever'

Former White House ethics lawyer Norm Eisen on Monday went after the Trump administration over recent deportations, under scrutiny for potential defiance of court orders. “Anderson, what have we ...

The Hill - 3d

49-year-old quit her lawyer job to be a full-time writer: Now she’s a 4-time New York Times bestseller

Jasmine Guillory always thought she'd be a lawyer. The 49-year-old tried novel writing in her 30s and now writes for a living.

CNBC - 5d

Latest news on Mahmoud Khalil's case, 2 other Columbia protesters targeted

The lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil say he may miss his child's birth while detained by the U.S. government. This comes as news emerges of two other Columbia University protesters facing immigration ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

Independent government oversight is dying

The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.

The Hill - Mar. 12

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say he may miss his child's birth while detained

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers are saying he may miss his child's birth while detained for deportation proceedings over his involvement in the 2024 Columbia University pro-Palestinian protests. CBS News' ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

Senate votes to avoid government shutdown

The Senate voted mostly along party lines Friday afternoon to pass the House Republican-drafted bill to fund government through September, avoiding a government shutdown only hours before funding ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown

The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.

ABC News - Mar. 14

The Cat Lawyer Figured Out His Zoom Settings

“I’m glad it happened, even at my expense,” said Rod Ponton, who is (still) not a cat.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Courts failing children of divorcees, says lawyer

Shalaleh Barlow says legal rulings on "alienating behaviour" take too long and are harming children.

BBC News - Mar. 14

NFLPA top in-house lawyer Tom DePaso is retiring

One of the longest-serving employees at the NFL Players Association will be ending his tenure.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

Is Elon Musk rooting for a government shutdown?

In just over 48 hours, the government will partially shut down unless Congress can pass a continuing resolution. New reporting from Wired finds Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

DeepSeek Is Embraced in China by Government Nationwide

Government bodies nationwide have been eager to show they are using DeepSeek’s A.I. technology since the company’s founder met with Xi Jinping, China’s leader.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Government efficiency is good — fiscal responsibility is better

the need to raise the debt ceiling is symptomatic of a bigger issue: the federal government is broke.

The Hill - Mar. 18

Government seeks to move Khalil case

The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?

The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.

ABC News - Mar. 13