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ndtv.comLawsuit Limits Expanded Red Snapper Fishing Seasons
A federal judge blocked expanded red snapper seasons after a commercial fishing group filed suit. Officials attributed the ruling to the lawsuit rather than any political party.
washingtonpost.comFederal Judge Orders White House Staff to Preserve Presidential Records
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring most White House employees to preserve records under the Presidential Records Act. The order takes effect May 26 and follows a Justice Department opinion that questioned the law's constitutionality.
bbc.co.ukAustralian Court Rules Female-Only App Discriminated Against Transgender Woman, Awards $20,000 Damages
The Federal Court dismissed Sall Grover's appeal and upheld Roxanne Tickle's cross-appeal in the long-running Tickle v Giggle case. Justice Melissa Perry ruled that exclusion from the Giggle for Girls app constituted direct discrimination under the Sex Discrimination Act. Grover…
New York PostMillions of Taxpayers May Qualify for COVID-Era Penalty Refunds With July 2026 Deadline
A federal court ruled last November that disaster-related tax filing extensions should have applied throughout the COVID-19 pandemic period from January 2020 through July 2023. The decision could allow refunds of failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties assessed during that t…
flipboard.comFederal Judge Rules DOGE Grant Terminations at Humanities Endowment Unlawful
A U.S. District Judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency used race, gender and other protected characteristics to terminate grants at the National Endowment for the Humanities. The judge declared the terminations unlawful, blocked them from proceeding and said the…
publishersweekly.comFederal Judge Rules NEH Grant Cancellations Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Court judge ruled Thursday that the cancellation of more than 1,400 National Endowment for the Humanities grants was unconstitutional. The terminations were carried out last year by Department of Government Efficiency personnel. The decision could restore more tha…
winnipegfreepress.comFederal Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Fox News by Raymond Epps
A federal judge dismissed Raymond Epps's defamation lawsuit against Fox News on Friday. Epps had accused the network of broadcasting inaccurate claims that he was a government operative during the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. The ruling marks the second time a court has re…
Nbc NewsJudge Orders Release of 19-Year-Old Congolese Woman From ICE Detention
A federal district court in San Antonio ordered the release of Olivia Andre from the Dilley Immigration Processing Center by Friday after finding her detention unlawful. Andre, detained for six months, will reunite with her mother and siblings in Maine. A federal appeals court ha…
jpost.comUS Global Tariffs Ruled Unlawful by Federal Court
A federal court has ruled that broad U.S. tariffs imposed on imports from multiple countries are unlawful. The decision comes as President Trump continues to use tariffs as a central element of trade policy. Markets showed limited reaction, with traders indicating they expect the…
nbcnews.comWhite House East Wing Excavation Soil Relocated to East Potomac Golf Links After Testing
Soil from the demolished East Wing tested positive for lead, chromium and other metals after more than 2,000 truckloads were moved to the public course. A federal judge limited tree cutting while preservation groups seek to block renovations.
The Washington PostFederal Judge in Virginia Blocks Justice Department from Examining Reporter's Seized Devices
A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department cannot examine electronic devices seized from a reporter amid a leak investigation. This marks the second rejection by a court in the Eastern District of Virginia of such efforts by the department. The devices were taken by the FB…
Fine Photographics (Unsplash)Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending TPS for Yemeni Nationals
A U.S. federal judge ruled to prohibit the Trump administration from terminating temporary protected status for nearly 3,000 Yemeni nationals, halting their potential deportation. The decision marks a legal intervention in the administration's immigration policies. Sources indica…
NBC NewsJudge Orders Release of Family Detained 10 Months in Texas
A U.S. district judge ordered the release of Hayam El Gamal and her five children from the Dilley Immigration Processing Center after nearly 10 months in detention. The family was held following the arrest of El Gamal's ex-husband in connection with a fatal antisemitic firebombin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Former FBI Official
A federal judge in Texas dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by FBI Director Kash Patel against former FBI assistant director Frank Figliuzzi. The suit stemmed from comments Figliuzzi made on a television program about Patel's activities. The ruling described the comments as rhe…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Judge Dismisses Trump's Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Report
A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and related parties over a 2025 report on a purported birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling cited insufficient allegations of actual malice and special damage…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal Judge Rules Bankrupt First Brands Must Allow Last-Minute Bidder for Brands
A U.S. federal judge has ordered bankrupt auto-parts maker First Brands Group to provide a last-minute bidder an opportunity to purchase some of its brands. The ruling requires First Brands to share bidding information and facilitate the process. The decision addresses a late-sta…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal Court Rules CFTC Has Authority Over Kalshi Prediction Market in New Jersey Case
A federal appeals court panel ruled that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission holds regulatory authority over the Kalshi prediction market platform, rejecting New Jersey state officials' claims. The decision addresses jurisdictional disputes in the growing sector of event-bas…