Today’s news
Federal Court Blocks Virginia's Social Media Law for Minors
The law aimed to limit minors' social media use to one hour per day.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit, Allows Early Voting on Redistricting Referendum
Lynchburg judge rules against city's attempt to block early voting preparations.
Sen. Wyden Warns of Mass Surveillance Amid Pentagon's Fight With Anthropic
The Democrat from Oregon says the government is buying up Americans' personal data from private brokers.
Recent news
Mar. 1, 2026
Vietnam Veterans Sue to Block Trump's 'Independence Arch' in D.C.
Lawsuit alleges the proposed monument would obstruct historic views and require congressional approval.
Feb. 28, 2026
Judge blocks Virginia law restricting social media for children
Federal judge says law unconstitutionally infringes on free speech rights
Feb. 28, 2026
Vietnam Veterans Sue to Stop Trump's Independence Arch
Plaintiffs argue the proposed monument would obstruct historic views and require congressional approval.
Feb. 27, 2026
Judge Temporarily Blocks Referendum to Redraw Virginia's Congressional Map
The National Republican Congressional Committee called the injunction 'a massive win' for Virginians.
Feb. 25, 2026
Virginia Localities Rake In $54 Million From Speed Cameras in 2025
New State Police report shows rapid expansion of speed camera programs across the state.
Feb. 25, 2026
Judge Bars Government From 'Wholesale' Search of Washington Post Reporter's Seized Devices
Magistrate Judge William Porter says he will independently review the contents of reporter Hannah Natanson's devices instead of allowing a Justice Department 'filter team' to perform the search.
Feb. 25, 2026
Judge Bars Government From 'Wholesale' Search of Washington Post Reporter's Seized Devices
Magistrate judge will independently review contents of reporter's electronics instead of allowing Justice Department filter team search.
Feb. 25, 2026
Judge Bars Government From 'Wholesale' Search of Washington Post Reporter's Seized Devices
Magistrate Judge William Porter rules the government cannot conduct an unsupervised search of a reporter's electronic devices seized during a leak investigation.
Feb. 25, 2026
Judge Blocks DOJ from Searching Washington Post Reporter's Devices
Ruling cites concerns over exposing reporter's confidential sources
Feb. 24, 2026
Virginia Attorney General Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Restore $156M in Solar Grants
The lawsuit urges President Trump to reinstate the EPA's Solar for All program funding that was suspended.
Feb. 23, 2026
Activists Hang Prince Andrew Arrest Photo in the Louvre
Turning Royal Crisis into a Work of Art
Feb. 23, 2026
NACDL Launches Tracker for Alleged DOJ Political Prosecutions
New database maps cases where grand juries rejected indictments sought by Trump Justice Department.
Feb. 22, 2026
Virginia to Enforce New Social Media Limits for Minors
Attorney General vows to hold tech companies accountable for violating state's consumer protection law.
Feb. 21, 2026
Supreme Court Conservatives Block Trump's Tariffs Using Major Questions Doctrine
Justices Roberts, Barrett, and Gorsuch join liberal wing to strike down tariffs, while Alito, Thomas, and Kavanaugh dissent
Feb. 21, 2026
Judge Questions DOJ Handling of Washington Post Reporter Search
U.S. Magistrate Judge William Porter pressed government lawyers on why they did not mention a law restricting searches of journalists.
Feb. 21, 2026
Judge Weighs Washington Post's Demand for Return of Reporter's Seized Devices
The federal government is accused of violating legal safeguards for journalists and trampling on First Amendment rights.
Feb. 21, 2026
Judge Weighs Washington Post's Demand for Return of Reporter's Seized Devices
Newspaper argues government is violating First Amendment by seizing electronic devices from journalist's home
Feb. 21, 2026
Judge Slams DOJ for Omitting Key Law in Raid on Washington Post Reporter
Magistrate Judge William Porter refused to approve a warrant to search a journalist's home, citing the Privacy Protection Act that the DOJ failed to mention.
Feb. 20, 2026
Judge weighs Washington Post's demand for government to return devices seized from reporter's home
The federal government is accused of violating legal safeguards for journalists and trampling on the reporter's First Amendment rights.
Feb. 20, 2026
Washington Post demands return of reporter's seized devices
Judge weighs request after federal authorities seized electronics from journalist's home