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LukaszKatlewa / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Judge Addresses Jail Conditions Complaints in White House Dinner Attack Case
A U.S. magistrate judge sharply criticized the D.C. jail's treatment of Cole Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, and apologized for his initial detention conditions. The judge ordered updates on Allen's housing and access to materials. Prosecutors cited…
axios.comFifth Circuit Temporarily Blocks Mail-Order Mifepristone Access
A federal appeals court has blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, ending pandemic-era rules and requiring in-person prescriptions. The ruling criticizes the FDA's handling of safety data and sides with pro-life states like Louisiana. The drug's manufacturer has a…
NprFifth Circuit Issues Temporary Nationwide Mifepristone Order
A U.S. appeals court issued an order on May 1, 2026, pausing FDA rules that allowed mifepristone to be obtained by mail or telemedicine. The decision, stemming from a Louisiana lawsuit, requires in-person dispensing nationwide. Stakeholders on both sides reacted, with the case li…
upi.comAppeals Court Allows Pentagon Escort Requirement for Reporters During Appeal
A U.S. appeals court ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while appealing a lower court decision. The ruling suspends a district judge's order blocking the policy. Media organizations, including The New York Times, had chall…
Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Federal Judge Denies Motion to Seal Complaint in Lawsuit Against Chinese Court
A U.S. federal judge denied plaintiffs' request to file a largely sealed complaint in a lawsuit against a Chinese court. The case involves claims under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, Alien Tort Statute, and Torture Victim Protection Act related to an investment project in…
ajay_suresh / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Appeals Court Upholds Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools
A federal appeals court ruled that Texas can require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, overturning a lower court's block. The 9-8 decision found the law does not violate the First Amendment. Opponents plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.