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Failed indictment of 6 Democratic lawmakers blamed on Jeanine Pirro-picked prosecutors

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro hired a dance photographer/lawyer in a failed attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers for creating a public service announcement in which members of the military and intelligence communities were urged to "refuse illegal orders" from the Trump administration.

Feb 13, 2026 10:29 AM CST

Federal judges may address ‘illegitimate forms of criticism and attacks,’ according to new ethics opinion

While federal judges can publicly oppose the “persecution of lawyers and judges,” they need to “favor reasoned discourse and respectful language over demeaning rhetoric or acerbic criticism” when speaking about public controversies or commenting on legal issues, according to the Committee on Codes of Conduct, which advises the Judicial Conference of the United States.

Feb 13, 2026 9:59 AM CST

Senate GOP aims to reveal companies funding lawsuits

Four U.S. Senate Republicans introduced a bill Tuesday proposing rules to force companies that invest in lawsuits to identify themselves and refrain from interfering with settlements, according to Legal Newsline.

Feb 13, 2026 8:15 AM CST

Justice Department’s head of antitrust resigns amid tensions on enforcement

The Justice Department’s top antitrust attorney was ousted Thursday amid conflict with department leaders over how aggressively to enforce the nation’s corporate competition laws, according to people familiar with the office who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss deliberations that have not been made public.

Feb 12, 2026 1:10 PM CST

US attorney appointed by federal judges in New York abruptly fired by Trump administration

The appointment of a new U.S. attorney by federal judges in upstate New York this week ended abruptly after he was fired by the White House.

Feb 12, 2026 10:10 AM CST

Law students demand loophole shielding federal officers from civil suits should be closed

A coalition of law students, law student organizations and legal academics from 115 law schools has collected more than 2,765 signatures demanding that the U.S. Congress pass the Federal Officer Accountability Act.

Feb 11, 2026 2:01 PM CST

Legal sector adds over 5K jobs in January, new federal data shows

According to data released Wednesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the legal sector added 5,500 attorney jobs in January.

Feb 11, 2026 12:21 PM CST

Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing face masks; badges still required

A federal judge has blocked a California law that would ban federal immigration agents from masking their faces but will require them to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number, the Associated Press reports.

Feb 11, 2026 10:01 AM CST

‘Used, Abused and Sidelined’: Former JAG officers speak out about recent Trump administration decisions

Since its formation, the Former JAGs Working Group has since issued statements, essays and briefs on military-related topics, including domestic deployments to assist with immigration crackdown efforts. According to its website, the group’s work uses legal principles that are “the same ones that guide real-world operational decision-making.” “The group has no money, but it does show you that in American society, it doesn’t necessarily take a deep pocket to have some kind of impact,” says a founding member of the group.

Feb 11, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Minnesota lawyer on Winter Olympics curling team speaks out about home state, constitution, rule of law

A Minnesota lawyer on the curling team for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared his thoughts about freedom of the press, the rule of law and events in his home state at a press conference in Italy this week.

Feb 10, 2026 10:26 AM CST

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

How to Pivot Your Career: Transitioning from a federal prosecutor to private practice

For nearly 15 years, my identity was intertwined with my professional role as a public servant. I worked as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Labor’s regional solicitor's office in Chicago, representing the government in OSHA, MSHA, wage and hour, whistleblower and ERISA matters.

Feb 9, 2026 2:21 PM 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

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