President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, aiming to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, has sparked a legal battle. One of the first tests for this order took place in a Seattle courtroom. A federal judge, John C. Coughenour, temporarily blocked the order and labele
A federal judge in Seattle just dropped a big pause button on President Trump's plan to limit birthright citizenship. This temporary block will last for two weeks. The case hits the heart of the 14th Amendment, which says anyone born in the U. S. is a citizen, except for kids of diplomats. Four stat
In a clash of ideologies, California—known for its strict environmental rules—found itself at odds with the Trump administration. Over the years, the state filed about 123 lawsuits, costing around $10 million annually. These legal battles centered around three main areas: the environment, immigratio
President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as officially part of the Constitution. This move, made in his final days in office, aims to secure equal rights for all Americans regardless of sex. Despite Biden's opinion, the ERA faces a bumpy road ahead. Legal challenges are expected
A funny thing happens when art breaks. Is it still art? That's the question at the heart of a new legal battle in New York City. The artwork in question is a "glass and wire mobile" created by famous sculptor Alexander Calder decades ago. It's made of intentionally broken, colored glass pieces and w
St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho's largest healthcare provider, has filed a lawsuit against Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador. They're seeking a federal court order to protect doctors from the state's near-total abortion ban when performing emergency procedures. The lawsuit comes as the Biden admi
A big decision came from the federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday. They said the special counsel's report on Donald Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack can be made public. But, there's a catch. The lower court's three-day hold is still in place, giving Trump time to appeal to the S
When a scandal erupts in Hollywood, it's not just about the main actors. It's a web of publicists, lawyers, and agencies that get dragged into the mess. Let's take a look at who's involved in the recent drama. First off, there's Blake Lively. She's the one who sparked the controversy with her compl
Imagine this: Hollywood director Justin Baldoni has decided to hit back by filing a lawsuit against the New York Times. He claims that actor Ryan Reynolds, who is married to Blake Lively, pushed him to leave his talent agency, WME. Not only that, Baldoni alleges that Reynolds stopped him from attend
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt finally announced the end of their long-standing divorce saga. Eight years after splitting, they've reached a settlement. Fans and critics alike are curious: why so long? The famous couple, together for 12 years and married for two, started divorce proceedings in 2016.
