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Jan. 6 Rioter Rejects Trump's Pardon, Fights Conviction in Court

Supreme Court declines to hear case of Glenn Brooks, who wants to fully exonerate himself despite being pardoned.

DOJ Accused of Abusing Power and Undermining Civil Rights

Former DOJ officials and civil rights groups call for increased oversight of the department under Pam Bondi's leadership.

Key Details Verified in 13-Year-Old's Trump Assault Claim

Bombshell investigation corroborates woman's account of abuse by Epstein associates, including Trump

Nintendo Sues Trump Administration Over 'Unlawful' Tariffs

The Japanese video game company is demanding a refund with interest on all additional duties paid.

Feds Revive Dropped Case Against Michael Castillero

Prosecutors pursue conviction despite lack of evidence, devastating impact on family

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Appoint Prosecutors in New Jersey

U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann ruled the administration's maneuvers violated the Constitution's Appointments Clause.

DOJ Charges Protesters as Terrorists in Texas Trial

Prosecutors aim to set precedent by labeling activists as domestic terrorists.

Ohio Derailment Soil Testing Skeptics Join Federal Lawsuit

Residents near East Palestine site seek more accurate soil sampling in $310 million settlement case.

Louisiana Court Reverses Sewerage & Water Board Employee Termination

Appellate court finds due process violations in pre-termination notices and hearing process

Judge Sharon Oden Johnson Recognized as 2026 Chicago Defender Woman of Excellence

The Illinois Appellate Court judge is honored for her commitment to fairness, service and community impact.

Wisconsin Passes Bills to Crack Down on Grooming, Require School Communication Policies

New laws make grooming a felony and mandate schools adopt policies on appropriate employee-student interactions.

Oklahoma Court Upholds State Riot Law in Years-Long Legal Battle

Civil rights lawyers argue the law is too broad and could suppress protests, but state officials defend it

Hochul Launches Statewide St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown

New York law enforcement to increase patrols and checkpoints to combat drunk, drugged and reckless driving over holiday weekend

Federal Court Tightens Limits on Tear Gas Use During Portland Protests

New ruling sharply restricts when officers can use tear gas and impact munitions at Portland's ICE facility

Ohio Court Upholds Strict Timeframe to Challenge Arbitration Awards

Appellate court rules party cannot use civil procedure rules to circumvent statutory deadlines for vacating arbitration decisions.

Florida Attorney General to Speak in Orlando

James Uthmeier expected to address public at 11:30 a.m. press conference

Supreme Court Ruling Could Mean Tariff Refunds for Businesses

Rep. Sessions calls for Congress to be involved in how refunds are handled.

Epstein Files Reveal FBI Met Four Times With Woman Who Accused Trump of Sexual Assault at Age 13

Newly released FBI records show interviews with a woman alleging sexual assault by Donald Trump at age 13, linked to the Epstein investigation.

Former DOJ Attorney Doubts Explanation for Withheld Epstein Files

Aronberg says allegations against Trump were improperly excluded from Epstein document release

Former DOJ Attorney Slams Explanation for Withheld Epstein Files

Dave Aronberg says the DOJ's claim that records were mistakenly labeled as duplicates is "unlikely".

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