Federal Government

Plans for public religious charter school denied again in Oklahoma, for now

The battle to open a taxpayer-funded religious charter school continues in Oklahoma, where on Monday a school board rejected a proposal for the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School.

Feb 10, 2026 9:57 AM CST

DOJ hires 33 new immigration judges amid nationwide crackdown

There will be six new permanent and 27 new temporary immigration judges joining the bench, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Feb 9, 2026 12:45 PM CST

Trump’s anti-DEI orders can proceed after appeals courts ends block

A preliminary injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s executive orders to withhold federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion grants and contracts was lifted by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at Richmond, Virginia, on Friday.

Feb 9, 2026 11:18 AM CST

Those seeking to sue ICE for injuries or damage face an uphill battle

An undocumented immigrant is seeking $1 million in damages after he says he was riding his bike in Melrose Park, Illinois, when a U.S. Border Patrol agent suddenly tackled him, placed him in a chokehold and punched his head.

Feb 6, 2026 2:20 PM CST

Minnesota courts buckle from flood of immigration cases

The Trump administration says it has begun to scale back some of its immigration enforcement efforts in the Minneapolis region. But the massive strain the crackdown has placed on the area’s courts and law enforcement is likely to linger for months to come.

Feb 6, 2026 2:04 PM CST

Will ‘major upheaval’ at Paul Weiss impact legal market?

The abrupt change in leadership at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison likely will lead to “profound ripples” in the legal profession, according to one market observer who has familiarity with management at the Am Law 100 law firm.

Feb 6, 2026 10:26 AM CST

Lawyers line up to handle cases for families of people killed by ICE agents

The list of attorneys representing families of people killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is growing, despite the steep challenges involved in these cases, according to Law.com.

Feb 6, 2026 9:46 AM CST

After EEOC rescinds anti-harassment guidance, what comes next?

In a December post on the social platform X before the EEOC rescinded the anti-harassment guidance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Andrea Lucas asked, “Are you a white male who has experienced discrimination at work based on your race or sex? You may have a claim to recover money under federal civil rights laws.”

Feb 5, 2026 12:52 PM CST

Paul Weiss chair resigns from longtime role after release of Epstein emails

Brad Karp has resigned from his longtime role as chairperson of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison just days after the U.S. Department of Justice released emails that offered a deeper look into his relationship with disgraced multimillionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5, 2026 9:34 AM CST

USC Gould Law students protest Homeland Security recruiters at virtual job fair

A virtual recruiting event hosted by the University of Southern California Gould School of Law will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, despite an open letter circulated by students protesting the inclusion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

Feb 4, 2026 1:33 PM CST

Federal prosecutor unhappy with Minnesota ICE cases fired after ‘this job sucks’ comment

A federal prosecutor assigned to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cases in Minnesota has been fired from U.S. attorney’s office in the state after telling a judge that her "job sucks” and asked to be held in contempt, so that she “could get 24 hours of sleep,” according to news reports.

Feb 4, 2026 10:06 AM CST

Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon

Though the U.S. government had been accused under previous administrations of overstepping laws and guidelines that restrict the subpoenas’ use, privacy and civil rights groups say that, under President Donald Trump, Homeland Security has weaponized the tool to strangle free speech.

Feb 4, 2026 8:53 AM CST

Call by former DOJ chief of staff for pro-Trump federal prosecutor applicants draws scorn

A former U.S. Department of Homeland Security acting general counsel and former Department of Justice chief of staff under President Donald Trump has drawn ire and derision for his solicitation of pro-Trump lawyers to become assistant United States attorneys.

Feb 3, 2026 2:53 PM CST

Emails from DOJ show more ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Paul Weiss chair

Newly released emails by the U.S. Department of Justice offer further insight into the relationship between multimillionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein and Brad Karp, the chairperson of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.

Feb 3, 2026 11:42 AM CST

Justice Dept. demotes Ed Martin, stripping Trump ally of most authority

Top Justice Department officials have stripped Ed Martin of the bulk of his expansive responsibilities, leaving the staunch ally of President Donald Trump on the sidelines of many of the controversial investigations he has championed, according to two people familiar with the personnel move.

Feb 2, 2026 2:36 PM CST