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Lawyer for mistakenly deported Maryland man has ‘confidence’ Supreme Court will resolve case quickly
NBC News Correspondent Julia Ainsley explains the temporary pause by the Supreme Court in the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorney Simon ...NBC News - 2d -
Justice Department Lawyers Are Struggling to Defend Trump’s Policies in Court
Inside the department’s civil division, litigators are squeezed between judges demanding answers and bosses’ instructions to protect the Trump agenda at all costs.The New York Times - 2d -
Harry's step back from royals led to 'unique' circumstances, court told
The Duke of Sussex is in court for the second day of his appeal over his level of security in the UK.BBC News - 7h -
As Idaho college murders trial draws closer, lawyers spar at evidentiary hearing
With the trial against the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students four months away, a judge is set to hear arguments Wednesday over key court motions that will shape the ...NBC News - 12h -
States Are Banning Forever Chemicals. Industry Is Fighting Back
As states legislate against products containing PFAS, the chemical and consumer products industries are deploying lawyers and lobbyists to protect their investments.Wired - 2d -
Kristaps Porzingis on his struggle to get back on the court for the Boston Celtics
The slog of rehabilitating his dinged-up ankle and getting back into shape while his teammates were struggling without him was no easy journey.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador doesn't need to be back in U.S. tonight, Supreme Court rules
The United States does not have to return a Maryland man who was accidentally deported to a high-security prison in El Salvador to U.S. soil by midnight, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in an ...NBC News - 2d -
Jessica Pegula reclaims American No. 1 women’s tennis ranking with a clay-court free hit to come
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the most mercurial player on the men’s tour did what he does ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘All other avenues have been exhausted’: Is legal action the only way to save the planet?
Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take action. In November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Lawyer expects return of mistakenly deported Maryland man
The lawyer for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported in the Trump administration’s roundup of alleged gang members, said he expects his client to be returned in the ...The Hill - 9h -
Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so
Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US.BBC News - 23h -
Supreme Court on Alien Enemies Act and Florida wins NCAA men's title: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump shows no signs of backing down on his tariff plan.NBC News - 1d -
Abortion is back at SCOTUS — and this time the case could destroy Medicaid
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could strip millions of Medicaid recipients of their right to choose their health care provider, potentially allowing states to dictate health care ...The Hill - 1d -
Supreme Court pauses deportation order
The Supreme Court has temporarily paused a lower court’s order to return a deported man to the U.S. from El Salvador. Court documents show the man entered the U.S. illegally in 2011 and the Trump ...NBC News - 2d -
Appeals court halts rehiring of 24,000 federal workers
A federal appeals court on Wednesday paused a lower court's ruling ordering the government to rehire around 24,000 probationary workers.NBC News - 5h -
NC high court blocks ruling on undecided race
North Carolina’s Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a ruling on an undecided court race. In a Monday order, the Tar Heel State’s highest court temporarily stayed a previous ruling from a ...The Hill - 2d -
Tyrese Haliburton grimaces and bleeds; what Pacers guard said about his first-half tumble
Tyrese Haliburton said the tumble he took just before halftime against the Wizards aggravated a court burn on his back, but said he's fine.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
New victories for Trump administration at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to fire 16,000 probationary federal workers, reversing a lower court ruling. And the justices also said President Trump can keep using wartime ...NBC News - 1d -
The Papers: Harry in court and London's 'super-rich move out'
A number of Wednesday's front pages reflect on the Duke of Sussex at the High Court.BBC News - 20h -
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders
A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.The New York Times - 2d -
Appeals court halts Trump independent agency firings, spurring Supreme Court battle
A federal appeals court flipped on President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders, temporarily reinstating them Monday and likely setting up a battle at the Supreme Court. In a 7-4 ...The Hill - 2d -
DOJ suspends lawyer for failing to 'vigorously' argue case of mistakenly deported man
The Justice Department has suspended an attorney who admitted the Trump administration mistakenly deported a Maryland man to a Salvadoran prison, with Attorney General Pam Bondi saying he did not ...The Hill - 2d -
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.ABC News - 2d -
Lawyers of teen charged with murder in track meet stabbing release 1st statement
The family of a student charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of another student at a track meet is "sincerely saddened" over the death, the teen's attorneys said.ABC News - 1d -
Prince Harry’s ‘life is at stake’ over security arrangements, says lawyer
Home Office legal team deny ‘bespoke’ plan drawn up by Ravec for duke’s protection is inadequate. The safety, security and life of the Duke of Sussex is at stake in his appeal against arrangements ...The Guardian - 7h -
Appeals court frees Trump administration to resume probationary employee firings
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a lower court order blocking the Trump administration from firing probationary workers, freeing the White House to fire thousands of federal workers. It ...The Hill - 5h -
N.C. Supreme Court halts decision requiring verification of 65,000 votes in tight judicial race
The North Carolina Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court’s ruling that would have required that more than 65,000 votes cast in the disputed 2024 state Supreme Court race be recounted and ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump's disrespect for courts endangers our system of justice
Trump has shown contempt for America's courts, calling for the impeachment of judges who block his executive orders and threatening law firms in litigation challenging his actions in office.The Hill - 2d -
Karen Read asks Supreme Court to block retrial
Karen Read asked the Supreme Court to block her ongoing retrial on accusations she killed her police officer boyfriend until the justices can resolve her double jeopardy claims. Read faces retrial ...The Hill - 2d -
Was the supreme court’s deportation ruling a win for Trump or immigrants?
The justices allowed the wartime law but impeded reliance on deportation without due process – here’s what to know. The US supreme court may have ruled that the Trump administration could continue ...The Guardian - 13h -
Two justices control Trump's fate at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has handed President Trump a mix of wins and losses when it comes to legal challenges to his exhaustive second-term agenda, with two of the justices holding all the cards. Chief ...The Hill - 12h -
N.C. Supreme Court Halts Voter Eligibility Review in Contested Judicial Race
A razor-close race for a seat on the court is the last 2024 statewide election in the nation to remain uncertified.The New York Times - 2d -
Supreme Court Overturns Block on Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Deportations
A majority of the justices concluded that the Venezuelan migrants had brought their cases in the wrong court but that they were entitled to an opportunity to challenge their removal.The New York Times - 1d -
Celebrations as South Korean Court Removes Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
The country’s Constitutional Court formally ended the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, ending months of turmoil. But the country remains deeply divided.The New York Times - 5d -
Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York gun law
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to recently enacted gun restrictions in New York, sidestepping a new case on the right to bear arms.NBC News - 2d -
Karen Read asks Supreme Court to prevent retrial for murder
Karen Read has filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of her trial pending review on her claims of constitutional violation.ABC News - 2d -
Karen Read asks U.S. Supreme Court to delay Massachusetts trial
Karen Read is asking the United States Supreme Court to delay her state trial until they decide if they will hear her appeal on double jeopardy issues.CBS News - 2d -
Prince Harry’s Court Case Over Security in the UK, Explained
Harry arrived at London’s Court of Appeal on Tuesday for the start of a two-day hearing in his case over his police protection in Britain.The New York Times - 1d -
Supreme Court clears way for Trump admin to fire some probationary workers
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday by enabling officials to fire thousands of federal workers in their probationary period, saying the government employee unions that ...The Hill - 1d -
Supreme Court allows Trump to terminate 16,000 probationary federal workers
The Supreme Court said the Trump administration can move forward with the termination of thousands of probationary workers across six federal agencies and departments.ABC News - 1d