Judiciary
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Florida Federal Judge Rebukes Trump IRS Lawsuit, Refers Nominee Todd Blanche to Bar
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump’s $10 billion IRS lawsuit was filed for an ‘improper purpose,’ referring nominee Todd Blanche for potential disciplinary action.
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Judge Rules Trump IRS Lawsuit Filed for ‘Improper Purpose,’ Refers Attorneys to Bar
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump’s $10 billion IRS lawsuit was filed in bad faith, referring his legal counsel to state bar associations for disciplinary action.
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Federal Judges Challenge Detention Policies as DHS Abandons New Jersey Facility
Federal judges are increasingly releasing detainees, while DHS cancels a planned New Jersey facility amid intense public and legal pressure.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Limits on Student Loan Forgiveness
A federal judge struck down new rules that would have disqualified public service workers from loan forgiveness based on their employer’s political activities.
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Trump Administration Faces Judicial Pushback on Voter Database and Immigration Policies
A series of federal court rulings on June 23, 2026, has challenged the Trump administration’s efforts to exert control over election databases and immigration enforcement, marking a significant legal setback for executive policy.
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Judicial Conduct Under Scrutiny: Two High-Profile Cases Challenge Institutional Legitimacy
On June 16, 2026, two major developments regarding judicial conduct—the upholding of a former judge’s felony conviction and a high-profile recusal in Georgia—have reignited debates over the integrity and limits of the American bench.
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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal from Suspended Federal Judge Pauline Newman
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of 98-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, effectively maintaining her suspension from the Federal Circuit.
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Missouri Courts Increasingly Overturn GOP-Drafted Ballot Language
Missouri judges are repeatedly rewriting ballot summaries drafted by GOP officials, marking a growing legal and political battle over the integrity of direct democracy in the state.
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Federal Judge Orders Restoration of National Park Interpretive Signs
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s directive to alter historical signage in national parks, ordering full restoration by July 3, 2026.
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Judicial Scrutiny Over Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit Conflict
A federal judge is questioning the viability of President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, highlighting the inherent conflict of suing one’s own administration.
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Appeals Court Ruling Maintains Pre-Trial Status for Harutyunyan
The Armenian Appeals Court has denied the prosecution’s appeal regarding Vardan Harutyunyan, allowing the former SRC head to remain under house arrest.
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Legal Momentum Shifts in Serzh Sargsyan Anti-Corruption Case
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court continues proceedings against former President Serzh Sargsyan, navigating complex legal challenges and procedural shifts.
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Appeals Court Ends Probe Into Trump Deportation Flights
A federal appeals court has blocked a judge from investigating whether the Trump administration violated a court order regarding the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
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Appeals Court Halts Judge Boasberg’s Deportation Contempt Probe
A federal appeals court has ordered U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to end his criminal contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials over controversial 2025 deportation flights.
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JSC backs Aubrey Ledwaba for top post despite bribery claims
The Judicial Service Commission has recommended Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba for the Gauteng division leadership, even as he faces unresolved bribery allegations.