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  1. California Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Block New Congressional Map U.S., Yesterday

    Republicans asked the justices to step in after a federal court rejected their claims that the state’s new congressional map violated the Constitution.

  2. Penn Calls Government’s Demand for Lists of Jewish Staff ‘Disconcerting’ U.S., Yesterday

    The federal government has sued the University of Pennsylvania for information on its Jewish employees. The university said the request recalls a “frightening” history.

  3. There’s Much More at Stake in the Fed Case Than Interest Rates Opinion, Yesterday

    Will the president will be able to escape one of the central constraints on executive power in our constitutional system?

  4. Trump Wanted a Nobel. Now It’s Greenland. Opinion, Yesterday

    Readers respond to news articles about President Trump’s threat to take over Greenland. Also: Minnesota prosecutors’ resignations; Holocaust generations.

  5. In U.S. Attorney Standoff, Judges in Virginia Seek to Fill Top Prosecutor Job U.S., Yesterday

    Some judges have expressed frustration that Lindsey Halligan continues to claim she is the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, despite a ruling in November declaring her appointment invalid.

  6. Now Boarding the Freedom Plane: Precious Founding-Era Documents Arts, Yesterday

    The plane, organized by the National Archives, will take rare 18th-century documents around the country in a tour loosely inspired by the Bicentennial’s Freedom Train.

  7. Supreme Court to Hear Case Testing Limits of Hawaii Gun Law U.S., Yesterday

    The justices will hear arguments over whether a Hawaii law that imposes restrictions on carrying concealed weapons violates the Second Amendment.

  8. Search of Reporter’s Home Tests Law With Roots in a Campus Paper’s Suit U.S., January 19

    The Stanford Daily lost a 1978 Supreme Court case over the search of its newsroom. But a bipartisan backlash prompted a federal law protecting journalists.

  9. How the American Legal Profession Can Regain Its Dignity Opinion, January 19

    We are stronger when we act together.

  10. Noem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota, Then Backtracks U.S., January 18

    Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said officers had not used pepper spray and similar measures limited by a judge’s order, then was confronted with a video that showed chemical agents deployed.

  11. Islamic Scholar’s Post-Sept. 11 Convictions Are Tossed on Free Speech Grounds U.S., January 18

    Federal judges ruled that an Islamic teacher’s statements goading men in Virginia to join an overseas militant group were protected by the First Amendment.

  12. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Warrants for Phone Location Data U.S., January 16

    The case involves a challenge to so-called geofence warrants, which permit law enforcement officials to sweep up location data of people near crime scenes.

  13. Trump Administration Lawsuit Seeking California Voter Data Is Dismissed U.S., January 16

    The Justice Department has sued about two dozen states over access to voter rolls, as the federal government pushes to create a national database.

  14. Judge Proposes Restricting Deportation of Scores of Noncitizen Academics U.S., January 15

    In a case over the First Amendment rights of noncitizen scholars, a federal judge proposed extending protections to members of two academic groups behind a lawsuit.

  15. Leonard D. Jacoby, 83, Dies; Brought Legal Services to the Masses Business, January 15

    He and Steven Z. Meyers opened their first low-cost legal clinic in 1972. Within a decade, they had revolutionized the legal industry.

  16. In a Setback for Trump, Judge Says N.Y. Wind Farm Can Resume Construction Climate, January 15

    A federal judge said the Empire Wind project off Long Island would suffer “irreparable harm” if the Trump administration continued to hold up work.

  17. The Judge in the Maduro Case Is 92. All Eyes Will Be on His Stamina. New York, January 15

    Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein was seen drifting in and out of sleep in court last year. The case of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, will test his endurance.

  18. Ante la presión para investigar a la viuda de la víctima del ICE, 6 fiscales renunciaron En español, January 14

    El fiscal federal Joseph Thompson fue uno de los que renunciaron mientras el departamento de Justicia trataba de examinar los supuestos vínculos de la mujer con grupos activistas.

  19. Judge Puts Off Ruling on Minnesota’s Request to Block ICE Surge U.S., January 14

    Lawyers for the state sought an immediate ruling, but the judge said she would give the Justice Department time to respond in writing to the state’s lawsuit.

  20. Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge U.S., January 14

    The question in the case was not a mail-in ballot rule itself but whether political candidates have the right to challenge the rules governing the vote count in their election.

  21. Supreme Court Backs Police Entry Without Warrant in Emergencies U.S., January 14

    Montana officials defended the actions of law enforcement officers who did not have a warrant when they responded to a possibly suicidal Army veteran.

  22. Un abogado que Maduro no contrató es expulsado de su caso En español, January 13

    La semana pasada se presentó un abogado que decía representar al presidente destituido de Venezuela, y afirmó actuar a petición de personas cercanas al exmandatario.

  23. Lawyer Whom Maduro Didn’t Hire Is Booted From His Case New York, January 12

    Last week, a lawyer came forward claiming to represent the unseated president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. The judge overseeing the case settled the matter on Monday.

  24. Supreme Court Grapples With Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits Against Oil Companies U.S., January 12

    The justices heard arguments over whether oil companies sued by Louisiana could move the cases from state to federal court, a venue thought to be friendlier to corporate interests.

  25. If You Can’t Teach Plato in a Philosophy Class, What Can You Teach? Opinion, January 12

    An ancient classic is canceled in Texas.

  26. A West Virginia Law Bars One Trans Athlete. Her Case Could Affect the Country. U.S., January 12

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case that could affect laws in 27 states that bar transgender athletes from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.

  27. Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor U.S., January 11

    President Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” They have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.

  28. Judge Pauses Trump Policy Ending Family Reunification for Some Migrants U.S., January 11

    The policy applied to migrants from some Central and South American countries who were awaiting visas.

  29. A (Lawyerly) Spat Erupts Over the Defense of Nicolás Maduro New York, January 10

    Disputes among lawyers are not exactly rare, but in the case of Mr. Maduro, the captive leader of Venezuela, the stakes are high and the interested parties are many.

  30. Owner of Swiss Bar Detained in Fire Investigation Video, January 9

    Prosecutors in Switzerland ordered Jacques Moretti to be detained after investigators questioned him and his wife, Jessica Moretti. Officials are looking into whether negligence played a role in last week’s deadly fire at their bar, Le Constellation.

  31. How Will the U.S. Protect Maduro During His New York Trial? New York, January 9

    Moving Nicolás Maduro, the former leader of Venezuela, will require intricate planning to keep him safe as he travels from a Brooklyn lockup to a Manhattan court.

  32. Men Cut Hole in Bathroom Wall to Steal Over $500,000 in Jewelry U.S., January 8

    Three men targeted a jewelry store in Cape Coral, Fla., according to a federal criminal complaint against the man accused of being the getaway driver. Two others have yet to be identified.

  33. Judge Bars U.S. Attorney in Albany From Inquiry Into Letitia James New York, January 8

    Ms. James, New York’s attorney general, had been seeking to block a Justice Department investigation into her office by challenging the legitimacy of the U.S. attorney, John A. Sarcone III.

  34. El abogado defensor de Nick Reiner se retira del caso de asesinato de Rob y Michele Reiner En español, January 7

    Nick Reiner, a quien se acusa de asesinar a sus padres, estará representado ahora por una abogada de oficio. Su comparecencia está prevista para el próximo mes.

  35. Nick Reiner’s Lawyer Removes Himself From Murder Case Movies, January 7

    Mr. Reiner, who is charged with killing his parents, will now be represented by a public defender. His arraignment has been rescheduled for next month.

  36. The January 6 Venezuela Trump Nicolas Maduro live blog included one standalone post:
  37. Fate of 350,000 Haitians at Stake as Court Weighs Temporary Protected Status U.S., January 7

    A federal judge questioned whether the Trump administration appropriately reviewed safety conditions in Haiti before ending protections for people from the Caribbean nation.

  38. The 92-Year-Old Judge in the Maduro Case Must Step Aside Opinion, January 6

    There is no simple procedural mechanism for lawyers, or the public, to challenge the fitness of judges.

  39. What to Know About Maduro’s Arraignment Video, January 6

    Our criminal justice reporter Jonah E. Bromwich describes the scene as Nicolás Maduro, the captive president of Venezuela, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan, and what is set to happen next.

  40. Texas Is Sued Over Investigations Into Teachers’ Speech After Charlie Kirk’s Death U.S., January 6

    The lawsuit challenges a conservative effort to punish those who criticized Mr. Kirk in the aftermath of his killing.

  41. Maduro’s Arraignment Begins as U.N. and Protesters Speak Out Video, January 5

    As Nicolás Maduro, the ousted leader of Venezuela and his wife faced charges in a federal court in Lower Manhattan on Monday, protesters and global leaders responded with mixed thoughts.

  42. Maduro Is the Latest High-Profile Client for His Lawyer, Barry Pollack World, January 5

    Mr. Pollack has also represented Julian Assange and an official of Enron.

  43. Supreme Court Increasingly Favors the Rich, Economists Say U.S., January 5

    A new study found that the court’s Republican appointees voted for the wealthier side in cases 70 percent of the time in 2022, up from 45 percent in 1953.

  44. Maduro and His Wife to Appear in Court on Monday Video, January 5

    Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president who was captured by U.S. forces, is scheduled to appear in federal court in Manhattan on Monday with his wife, Cilia Flores. Both are accused of conspiring to import cocaine.

  45. The January 4 Venezuela Trump Maduro live blog included one standalone post:
  46. How Manhattan Federal Court Would Handle the Trial of a President World, January 3

    Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, could stand trial in Federal District Court in New York City, the site of other high-profile court proceedings.

  47. Federal Appeals Court Says California Open-Carry Ban Is Unconstitutional U.S., January 3

    A Ninth Circuit panel said the ban ran afoul of a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that required courts to evaluate gun laws based on the country’s “historical tradition of firearm regulation.”

  48. D.C. Pipe Bomb Suspect Ordered to Remain in Jail Until Trial U.S., January 2

    A magistrate judge said he was concerned that the defendant, Brian Cole Jr., had continued after Jan. 6, 2021, to purchase components similar to those prosecutors said he had used to make pipe bombs.

  49. ¿Cómo proteger tu privacidad ante las revisiones de teléfonos en la frontera de EE. UU.? En español, January 2

    Los agentes de aduanas tienen amplia autoridad para registrar los dispositivos electrónicos de los viajeros que entran y salen de EE. UU. Aquí tienes consejos para mantener tus datos a salvo.

  50. Líderes del Departamento de Justicia habrían presionado para acusar a Abrego Garcia En español, January 1

    La publicación de una serie de correos electrónicos suscitó dudas sobre si el departamento había engañado a un juez al decirle que los fiscales locales habían actuado solos al acusar a Abrego Garcia.

  51. Appeals Court Orders End to Trump’s Command of California National Guard U.S., January 1

    The ruling is a win for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has vigorously opposed President Trump’s moves to control California’s National Guard since the summer.

  52. In Chief Justice’s Annual Report, a History Lesson and Embrace of Independence U.S., December 31

    Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. did not directly address the tensions between the Trump administration and federal judges who have blocked the president’s agenda.

  53. I Counted Trump’s Censorship Attempts. Here’s What I Found. Opinion, December 31

    The next three years will require a vigilant defense of free speech and open debate.

  54. Phone Searches at the Border Are Up. How to Protect Your Privacy. Travel, December 31

    Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.

  55. Justice Dept. Leaders Pushed to Charge Abrego Garcia, Emails Show New York, December 30

    The release of the emails raised serious questions about whether the Justice Department had misled a judge in telling him that local prosecutors had acted alone in charging Mr. Abrego Garcia.

  56. NPR’s C.E.O. Was a Right-Wing Target. Then the Real Trouble Started. Business, December 30

    Katherine Maher has taken an unyielding approach to NPR’s biggest battles — which has sometimes put her at odds with her colleagues in public media.

  57. He Was a Supreme Court Lawyer. Then His Double Life Caught Up With Him. Magazine, December 28

    Thomas Goldstein was a superstar in the legal world. He was also a secret high-stakes gambler, whose wild 10-year run may now land him in prison.

  58. Joseph Hartzler Dies at 75; Led Prosecution of Oklahoma City Bomber U.S., December 27

    He and his team secured the conviction of Timothy McVeigh, who in 1995 committed the deadliest domestic terror attack in American history.

  59. Trump’s Seizures of Oil Tankers Challenge Maritime Rules and Customs Business, December 24

    Recent U.S. actions against ships near Venezuela may embolden other countries to seize or detain ships, legal experts said.

  60. Sean Combs’s Lawyers File Appeal, Arguing His Sentence Was Unjust Arts, December 24

    The mogul’s lawyers say that a judge issued an excessively steep sentence for prostitution offenses after Mr. Combs was acquitted of more serious charges.

  61. Supreme Court Refuses to Allow Trump to Deploy National Guard in Chicago U.S., December 23

    President Trump ordered state-based troops to Portland, Ore.; Los Angeles; Washington; and Chicago over the objections of state and local officials.

  62. Judge Orders Administration to Share Plans for Deportees to El Salvador Prison U.S., December 22

    The judge said the administration had to decide by Jan. 5 whether it wanted to “facilitate” the men’s return to the United States or let them challenge their initial removals in the federal courts.

  63. Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears? Business, December 22

    JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal costs for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a newly unredacted list of itemized expenses.

  64. Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks to Keep Justice Dept. From Steering Case to Favored Judge U.S., December 22

    The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged inquiry before Judge Aileen Cannon, who has repeatedly decided in President Trump’s favor.

  65. A Conspicuous Gap May Undermine Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan U.S., December 22

    A historical review shows lawmakers without certain familial records went unchallenged as citizens when the 14th Amendment was adopted. The finding appeared to undercut the president’s claims on birthright citizenship.

  66. Kennedy’s Next Target: the Federal Vaccine Court Health, August 11

    The system for compensating people injured by vaccines needs significant reform. But the health secretary could alter it in ways that ultimately reduce vaccine access for everyone.

  67. The Cat Lawyer Figured Out His Zoom Settings Express, March 12

    “I’m glad it happened, even at my expense,” said Rod Ponton, who is (still) not a cat.

  68. The June 28 Supreme Court Chevron live blog included one standalone post:
  69. Germany Cannot Shift Covid Funds to Climate Projects, Court Rules Business, November 15

    The decision could rip a hole in Berlin’s budget and complicate the transition to a greener economy.

  70. Supreme Court to Hear N.R.A.’s Free Speech Case Against New York Official Washington, November 3

    The case is the second one this term asking the justices to decide when government activity crosses the line to become coercion forbidden by the First Amendment.

  71. Appeals Court Rules White House Overstepped 1st Amendment on Social Media Business, September 9

    A Fifth Circuit panel partly upheld restrictions on the Biden administration’s communications with online platforms about their content.

  72. How Might the Government Avoid Default? Biden Offers Clues. Washington, May 10

    After making little progress with Republican leaders at the White House on Tuesday, the president previewed two possible endgames to resolve a debt-limit standoff.

  73. Video Testimony in the Covid Era Faces a Constitutional Test Washington, March 20

    Two criminal defendants have asked the Supreme Court to decide whether remote testimony against them violated the Sixth Amendment’s confrontation clause.

  74. Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases Washington, March 7

    Recent orders suggest that the justices are thinking of dismissing cases involving the “independent state legislature” theory and Title 42, an immigration measure imposed during the pandemic.

  75. Supreme Court Cancels Arguments in Title 42 Immigration Case Washington, February 16

    The justices, who had been set to hear arguments on March 1, acted after the Biden administration filed a brief saying that the measure would soon be moot.

  76. Back on the Bench to Announce Opinions, Supreme Court Rules Against a Veteran Washington, January 23

    The unanimous ruling was the first one summarized by a justice since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and an indication that the court is off to a slow start this term.

  77. Chief Justice Roberts Briefly Halts Decision Banning Border Expulsions Washington, December 19

    At issue is Title 42, a public health measure invoked by the Trump administration during the pandemic to block migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.

  78. Supreme Court to Hear Student Debt Forgiveness Case U.S., December 1

    The justices left in place an injunction blocking the Biden administration’s authority to forgive up to $20,000 in debt per borrower.

  79. How the Right Became the Left and the Left Became the Right Op Ed, November 2

    A pair of prominent headlines highlights the reversals.

  80. Sorry, Summer Styles, July 20

    We all know what happened with summer 2020. Then 2021 was dampened by Delta. This year, any anticipated return to revelry has been hampered by … *waves hands at everything.* Is there hope for enjoying the once fun season?

  81. Hey, Is Anybody Watching the Interns? Business, July 19

    School is out for the summer — but in some cases, so are the bosses.

  82. Hey, Is Anybody Watching the Interns? Business, July 19

    School is out for the summer — but in some cases, so are the bosses.

  83. Why Is the Supreme Court So Secretive? Letters, May 10

    Readers call for more openness and discuss judicial restraint and the justices’ religious beliefs. Also: Mask decisions; Twitter’s dark side; skipping school.