Feb. 15, 2026
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Forcing States to Share SNAP Recipient Data
The ruling is a setback for the administration's efforts to crack down on alleged fraud in the food assistance program.
Feb. 15, 2026
Judge Blocks US Effort to Compel States to Share SNAP Recipient Data
Federal government cannot force states to hand over detailed information on SNAP applicants and recipients, judge rules.
Feb. 14, 2026
Pasadena Wins Dismissal of Discrimination Lawsuit by Former Police Officer
Judge grants city's motion for summary judgment, ending case brought by Taisyn Crutchfield
Feb. 14, 2026
Justice Sotomayor Visits UCLA Law, Urges Students to Get Involved
Supreme Court Justice shares insights on law, public service, and leadership with future lawyers.
Feb. 14, 2026
Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators at Stanford
A judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict in a case involving five current and former students charged with felonies.
Feb. 14, 2026
Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Stanford Students After Pro-Palestinian Protest
Judge declares mistrial in case of 5 students charged with vandalism and trespassing during 2024 campus demonstration
Feb. 14, 2026
Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Demand for SNAP Recipient Data
Federal government cannot force states to provide detailed information on SNAP applicants and recipients, judge says.
Feb. 14, 2026
Don Lemon pleads not guilty to 2 charges in Minnesota church protest case
Former CNN journalist faces federal charges related to live coverage of protest at church service led by ICE-affiliated pastor
Feb. 14, 2026
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Forcing States to Share SNAP Recipient Data
Ruling prevents federal government from requiring states to provide detailed information on food aid program participants
Feb. 13, 2026
California Secures Order Blocking $4.9B Federal Education Funding Cuts
Attorney General Bonta files lawsuit to prevent Trump administration from withholding funds over FERPA compliance claims
Feb. 13, 2026
California AG Secures Order Blocking $600M in CDC Grant Cuts
Temporary restraining order halts planned funding reductions targeting Democratic-led states
Feb. 13, 2026
California, environmental group plan to sue Trump administration over emissions repeal
State and nonprofit vow legal action after federal rollback of greenhouse gas regulations
Feb. 13, 2026
Judge Rules LA Liable for Seizing Homeless People's Property
Ruling stems from 7-year-old lawsuit over city's confiscation of tents, medications, and other belongings during homeless encampment cleanups.
Feb. 13, 2026
Dem Lawmaker Flags Explosive Trump Allegation in Epstein Files
Rep. Ted Lieu demands DOJ interview witness who claims Trump and Epstein raped a girl who was later found dead.
Feb. 12, 2026
California DOJ to Probe Racial Bias in Deadly Altadena Fire Response
Investigation will examine if discrimination contributed to delayed evacuation warnings in historically Black community.
Feb. 12, 2026
UC Berkeley Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Discriminatory Student Programs
Conservative nonprofit claims university's race-focused initiatives violate civil rights laws
Feb. 11, 2026
Privacy Activists Call for Removal of Covert License Plate Readers in California
Groups identify network of devices in San Diego and Imperial counties that may feed data into controversial Border Patrol program
Feb. 11, 2026
Report Alleges Rampant Post-Fire Price Gouging in LA Went Largely Unpunished
Activist group Rent Brigade says over 18,000 potential cases of illegal rent hikes were found, but only 12 lawsuits filed so far.
Feb. 10, 2026
Judge Clears Way for Mega Lawsuit Blaming LA and California for Deadly Palisades Fire
Lawsuit alleges state and city failed to properly extinguish Lachman Fire, leading to devastating Palisades blaze.
Feb. 10, 2026
Privacy Groups Urge California to Remove Covert License Plate Readers
More than two dozen organizations call on Governor Newsom to investigate and remove hidden surveillance devices along state highways.
