Judge Brinkema kills DOJ weaponization fund in Marc Elias win
A federal judge stopped the Justice Department’s Anti-Weaponization Fund before it could even get organized, freezing a program meant to compensate people harmed by political lawfare.
Thomas slams SCOTUS over illegal immigrant trucker crisis
Justice Clarence Thomas said the Supreme Court should have heard Florida’s dispute with California and Washington over commercial driver’s licenses issued to noncitizens, calling the case too important to leave unresolved.
Virginia Court Grills a Handy Election Definition
Virginia justices questioned whether early voting counts as the “next general election” in a constitutional amendment fight, then left the block on the referendum in place.
Judge Tightens Rules in Murder Trial
A Collin County judge has sharply restricted cameras, recordings, and courtroom access ahead of the Karmelo Anthony murder trial.
Court Vacates Hernández Drug Conviction
A federal appeals court said the case against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is moot after a Trump pardon. The ruling sends the matter back to district court for dismissal.