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The Guardianpolitics8 days ago
Judge Sentences Former Taliban Member to 42 Years for 2008 Kidnapping of Journalist, Rejecting Both Life Term and 18-Year Request
Haji Najibullah was sentenced Monday in Manhattan federal court for his role in the kidnapping of David Rohde and two Afghan associates. The seven-month ordeal ended with Rohde's escape in June 2009.
rediff.comworld4 days ago
Judge Orders Release on Bail of Engineer Accused in Drone Attack That Killed Three U.S. Soldiers
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani granted bail to Mahdi Sadeghi on June 11, 2026, citing changed conditions from the ongoing war in Iran. Sadeghi faces trial on June 22 for alleged involvement in procuring drone navigation technology.
Al Jazeerapolitics11 days agoUpdated
Federal judge halts Alabama nitrogen gas execution for one inmate, leaves lethal injection and electric chair available
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Alabama’s nitrogen gas method violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, halting the scheduled execution of Jeffrey Lee.
Abc Newsscience12 days ago
US Appeals Court Returns Alabama Nitrogen Execution Challenge for Further Review
A three-judge panel reversed a May ruling and sent the case back for study of whether nitrogen hypoxia violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision came hours before Jeffery Lee’s scheduled execution on Thursday.
usatoday.comworld13 days ago
U.S. immigration cases include child sexual abuse and drug trafficking allegations
Federal immigration proceedings involve multiple cases with allegations that range from child sexual abuse and drug trafficking to immigration fraud, according to court records referenced in the report.
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msnbc.comworld34 days ago
Fifth Circuit Rulings Create Pipeline of Cases for Supreme Court Review
The Fifth Circuit has sent multiple cases to the Supreme Court that could allow the justices to expand the scope of recent rulings. Legal observers note the pattern creates a route for further decisions.
Al Jazeerapolitics40 days ago
US Appeals Court Pauses Ruling Blocking Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariff
A federal appeals court issued a temporary stay of a lower court decision that had blocked President Trump’s 10 percent tariff on imports. The tariff was imposed in January under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act after the Supreme Court ruled that another tariff authority could n…
wwd.compolitics40 days ago
Trump Administration Requests Trade Court to Stay Section 122 Tariffs Injunction During Appeal
The administration asked the U.S. Court of International Trade on May 11, 2026 to pause its decision against the tariffs, citing risks to trade talks and potential economic disruption. Officials warned that even limited suspension could derail negotiations with 16 major trading p…
msnbc.compolitics48 days ago
Judge Hears 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.compolitics49 days ago
Fifth 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…
Nprworld50 days agoUpdated
Fifth Circuit Issues Temporary Nationwide Order on Mifepristone
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.comworld54 days agoUpdated
Appeals 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)politics57 days ago
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…
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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.
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