Chief Justice John Roberts recently addressed the issue of political figures criticizing judges. He emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary and cautioned against politicians expressing hostility towards judges. Roberts made these remarks at a conference of judges in Charlotte, North Ca
Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou
A federal judge in Washington state made a big call. She told the Trump administration to start giving money to 14 states again. This money is for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The administration had frozen these funds, which were supposed to help states install high-speed chargers along
The Trump administration is not happy with a judge who is standing in the way of their plans to deport migrants to South Sudan. They say he is being defiant and disobeying the Supreme Court. The Justice Department even asked the Supreme Court to clarify its recent decision and hinted that the judge
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, is finally free from ICE detention. This is a significant moment for him and his loved ones. The judge's decision to release him on bail comes after months of being held in a detention center in Louisiana. Khalil's journey has been long and challenging. H
The legal fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom over who controls the National Guard troops in Los Angeles has hit a snag. A federal judge has asked for more information before making a decision. The judge wants to know who has the power to issue an injunction under the Posse Comitatus Act. Th
Harvard University has been in a legal battle with the Trump administration over its international students. This fight has caused a lot of stress and uncertainty for students from other countries who want to study at Harvard. The latest development is a federal judge's decision to block the Trump a
A young man's struggle for liberty took a significant turn. A judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, should be freed from immigration detention. Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University, has been in custody since March 8. The Trump administration had been holding hi
The recent decision by Chief Justice John Roberts in the United States v. Skrmetti case has sparked controversy. This ruling has been criticized for its confusing logic and harmful impact on transgender minors. The decision upholds Tennessee's law, which restricts access to gender-affirming medical
The courtroom drama unfolded as Judge Cannone faced a puzzling situation during Karen Read's murder retrial. The jury had a pressing question that seemed to stump the judge. They wanted to know what happens if they can't agree on one charge but find Read not guilty on the other two. Judge Cannone de
