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  1. Democratic-Aligned Groups Sue Over Federal Crackdown on Voting Washington, Today

    A sweeping lawsuit asked a judge to prevent the federal government from ordering voters disqualified, among other moves it said were engineered for voter suppression.

  2. Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Transition Care to Federal Prisoners Washington, Today

    The justices, for now, agreed to continue preventing the Bureau of Prisons from implementing a policy that would prohibit gender-transition medical treatments.

  3. Amish Families Pushed to Undo a Vaccine Law. Then Measles Arrived. Metro, Yesterday

    New York State eliminated religious exemptions for school immunizations, but some groups have been fighting that in court.

  4. After Trump Ignores Judge, a Fiery Hearing on a Razed Golf Course Washington, October 19

    Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.

  5. Ways to Reform the Supreme Court Letters, October 19

    Readers react to an Opinion guest essay that criticized the court and suggested four changes.

  6. El-Sisi Says He’ll Leave Office in ’30 Foreign, October 17

    President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who has so far ruled for over a dozen years, pledged to respect constitutional limits while also seeking parliamentary approval to help defend Saudi Arabia.

  7. Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim That Trump Owns White House Records Washington, October 16

    A three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional.

  8. Bend Shooting Likely to Heighten Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s Race U.S., October 16

    The contest between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger is on edge.

  9. Trump’s Press Secretary: Not Quite an Attorney at Law Washington, October 15

    In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

  10. Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit That Sought to Block N.Y.C. Sanctuary Laws Metro, October 16

    The ruling was the latest defeat for the administration as it continues a mass deportation campaign.

  11. Judge Refuses to Reverse Penalties Against Crypto Firm With Ties to Trump Family Washington, October 16

    The ruling denied a bid by Gemini Trust and the C.F.T.C. to nullify a settlement that required the company to pay $5 million for misleading federal regulators.

  12. Trump’s New Press Secretary: Not-Quite Attorney at Law Washington, October 15

    Katie Zacharia told The New York Times that the confusion over her legal credentials was the result of one big misunderstanding.

  13. An Angry Judge and a Maybe-Lawyer in the Briefing Room Washington, October 15

    A roundup of legal news from the past week.

  14. Why Are Migrant Children in Court Without a Lawyer? Video, October 15

    Many unaccompanied minors are facing deportation hearings without a lawyer because of the Trump administration’s dispute with an organization that helps provide legal representation to thousands of migrant children. Our national reporter Jazmine Ulloa explains.

  15. Trump’s New Press Secretary Faces Scrutiny Over Credentials Video, October 15

    President Trump called Katie Zacharia, his new press secretary, an “attorney” on Tuesday, creating confusion about her credentials.

  16. Supreme Court Again Sides With Republicans in Political TV Ad Fight Washington, October 14

    The Trump administration had filed an emergency application asking the justices to intervene in a long-running dispute over political ad rates.

  17. Appeals Court Questions Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C. Washington, October 14

    After thousands of troops deployed by the president have patrolled Washington for more than a year, a three-judge panel interrogated whether the deployment could continue indefinitely.

  18. Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico Business, October 14

    The ruling will allow the outlets to enter the White House grounds while they sue to overturn the ban. But it doesn’t resolve all of their access problems.

  19. In Age of Online Ads, Supreme Court Weighs Videotape-Era Privacy Law Washington, October 14

    The justices will consider how the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 applies in the digital age of streaming videos, email newsletters and targeted advertisements.

  20. Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Sanctions on 2 Groups Aiding the I.C.C. Express, October 14

    The ruling prevents the administration from penalizing two rights groups for working to provide information for the International Criminal Court’s war crimes investigations.

  21. Justices to Review Dispute Over Records From DOGE Washington, October 13

    A nonprofit watchdog group sued the Department of Government Efficiency, asserting that it should be subject to federal Freedom of Information Act discovery requests.

  22. After 400 Trees Cut at D.C. Golf Course, Judge Extends Halt Washington, October 13

    The ruling barred major modifications at the D.C. course while a federal judge seeks testimony from Interior Department officials about whether they ignored a court order.

  23. A Four-Step Plan to Rein In the Supreme Court Op Ed, October 13

    Why Democrats must prioritize court reform.

  24. Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course Washington, October 12

    During a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.

  25. Philadelphia’s Combative District Attorney Facing Blowback From Court Opinions National, October 3

  26. White House Filing Claims the President Has the Authority to Bar News Outlets Business, October 3

  27. Construction of Border Wall Blocked in Big Bend in Texas National, October 2

  28. Prosecutors May Run Into Legal Hurdles in Their Inquiry Metro, October 2

  29. Judge Reinstates Seattle’s Top Federal Prosecutor, Ousted by Trump National, October 1

  30. Supreme Court to Take On Trump’s Policy of Detaining Some Migrants Indefinitely Washington, October 1

  31. What to Know About the Attempted Execution of Christa Pike Express, October 1

  32. Federal Judge Orders Bureau of Prisons to Restore Union Protections Washington, September 30

  33. Justice Dept. Tries to Rebuke Federal Judges for Speaking to The Times Washington, September 30

  34. Judge Rules in Favor of Deporting Muslim Leader in Wisconsin National, September 30

  35. Judge Rejects Secrecy Claim To Withhold Strikes Memo Washington, September 30

  36. Judge Ends Federal Oversight of Oakland Police After 23 Years Express, September 30

  37. Three News Outlets Seek Longer Pause Of White House Ban Business, September 29

  38. Trump Officials Revise Biden-Era Sex Discrimination Rules Washington, September 28

  39. Judge Blocks U.S. From Tying Emergency Grants to Election Changes Climate, September 28

  40. Networks Will Cover Trump Again, Even as White House Excludes CNN Business, September 26

  41. Will A.I.’s Efficiency Trim Lawyers’ Billable Hours? Business, September 26

  42. White House Blocks CNN From Covering Trump’s Trip to Tennessee Business, September 26

  43. G.O.P.-Backed Voting Map in Missouri Blocked Washington, September 25

  44. Justices Permit Voter Screening By U.S. Database Washington, September 25

  45. Appeals Court Backs Administration’s Decision to Blacklist Anthropic Business, September 25

  46. Who Is the Trump-Appointed Judge Who Blocked the White House Media Ban? Washington, September 24

  47. Trump Is Forced To End Media Ban Business, September 24

  48. Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules National, September 24

  49. The September 24 Trump Cnn Politico Msnow White House live blog included one standalone post:
  50. Another Judge Strikes Down A New York Climate Law Climate, September 24

  51. A.B.A. Fights To Keep Power To Vet Schools Washington, September 24

  52. How Worried Should We Be About the Midterm Elections? Op Ed, September 24

  53. Scandal for Supreme Court Justice Clouds Brazil’s Presidential Election Foreign, September 24

  54. Judge Holds Off on an Immediate Ruling on the White House’s Edict Barring Journalists Business, September 23

  55. White House Says Access Is a ‘Privilege’ in Court Filing Defending Media Ban Business, September 23

  56. Sweltering Texas Prisons Must Be Air-Conditioned by 2029 National, September 22

  57. Death of Kirk Opened Door To Crackdown Washington, September 22

  58. Trump Banned the Media. This Time, the Media Struck Back. The Daily, September 22

  59. Suit Takes Aim At Paid Access To Truth Social National, September 22

  60. Appeals Court Sides With Missouri G.O.P. on New House Map Rejected by Justices National, September 21

  61. Key Adviser Quits Federal Vaccine Panel Health, March 24

    Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of the committee, was appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a purge of the previous advisers.

  62. 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.

  63. Remember The Lawyer Who Became A Cat? Express, March 12

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

  64. The June 28 Supreme Court Chevron live blog included one standalone post:
  65. Germany Can’t Shift Covid Funds to Climate Projects, Court Says Business, November 15

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

  66. Court to Hear N.R.A.’s Case Against a 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.

  67. Appeals Court Rules the White House Overstepped the First Amendment Business, September 9

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

  68. Offering Clues About How the Government Might Avoid Default 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.

  69. Video Testimony From Covid Era Faces Constitutional Test at Supreme Court 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.

  70. Justices Hint At Passing On a Pair Of 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.

  71. Cancellation Hints Justices May Scrap Migrant 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.

  72. With Justices Back in Court, Veteran Loses Benefits Case 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.

  73. Chief Justice Temporarily Halts the Decision on 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.

  74. 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.

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

    A pair of prominent headlines highlights the reversals.

  76. High Hopes for Summer, Dashed 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?

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

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

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

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

  79. 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.