Public Interest

Law firms in Minneapolis are helping lawyers, staff navigate unrest

Amid the ongoing unrest over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence in Minneapolis, several Am Law 200 law firms with offices in the city are prioritizing the well-being of their lawyers and staff, providing remote work arrangements, and facilitating opportunities to get involved.

Jan 28, 2026 10:42 AM CST

Scammers solicit gift card purchases posing as district attorney

The Santa Barbara County district attorney’s office in California has alerted the public to scammers posing as the district attorney through emails and text messages.

Jan 27, 2026 11:39 AM CST

Rule of law, voting rights and free speech lead agenda at ABA 2026 Midyear Meeting

Legal professionals from across the nation will convene Feb. 4–9 in San Antonio for the American Bar Association 2026 Midyear Meeting, where attorneys, judges and legal scholars will examine pressing issues shaping the legal profession and the justice system, including protection of the rule of law, voting rights and free expression.

Jan 27, 2026 11:30 AM CST

ABA President Michelle Behnke releases statement on Minneapolis shootings

The American Bar Association emphasizes the need for a fair and open government investigation into the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, both U.S. citizens. Only through a full and proper investigation will the facts of these incidents come to light.

Jan 26, 2026 2:05 PM CST

Suspension upheld for former judge accused of pro-Democratic posts

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld the suspension of a former Philadelphia judge for partisan posts on Facebook, according to PennLive.com. Former Philadelphia County Judge Mark Cohen was suspended in May 2024 after the Court of Judicial Discipline ruled his Facebook messages violated the Pennsylvania Judicial Canons, which generally are…

Jan 26, 2026 1:05 PM CST

Outlook for the second session of the 119th Congress

After a first session defined by procedural friction, short-term funding measures and a record government shutdown, the second session of the 119th Congress is unfolding with fresh challenges, along with unresolved issues from the previous session.

Jan 22, 2026 8:59 AM CST

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii limits on carrying guns

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared skeptical of the constitutionality of a Hawaii law that sharply restricts where people can carry firearms—a case that may offer a strong indication of how far the justices will go in their push to loosen restrictions on guns.

Jan 20, 2026 1:25 PM CST

Judge presiding over Border Patrol murder-plot case warned of threats to judges after family members were killed

A judge overseeing the trial of a man accused in a murder plot against U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino became an advocate for increased judicial security after family members were killed in 2005, according to a story by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Jan 20, 2026 10:34 AM CST

Trump cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says

A federal judge Thursday decried what he said were “breathtaking” constitutional violations by senior Trump administration officials and called the president an “authoritarian” who expects everyone in the executive branch to “toe the line absolutely.”

Jan 16, 2026 11:55 AM CST

Judges in this state aren’t required to perform same-sex marriages, top state court rules

Texas judges can decline to perform same-sex weddings because of their "sincerely held religious belief" and not be in violation of the rules on judicial impartiality, according to the Texas Supreme Court.

Jan 14, 2026 1:43 PM CST

Whistleblower lawyer says his security clearance has been restored

A whistleblower lawyer said in a LinkedIn post Tuesday his access to classified information has been restored months after President Donald Trump announced in a memo that he was revoking the Washington, D.C., lawyer's security clearance.

Jan 13, 2026 2:33 PM CST

Supreme Court appears skeptical of arguments against bans of trans athletes

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared skeptical of arguments Tuesday against state bans on transgender athletes playing on women’s sports teams and whether such laws violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.

Jan 13, 2026 2:10 PM CST

DOJ’s top civil rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes

At least five senior prosecutors in the criminal section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced their resignations this week, believing that the Trump administration has undermined the work and mission of the section, according to four people familiar with the personnel moves.

Jan 13, 2026 12:30 PM CST

Theater professor reinstated, awarded $500,000 after firing over Charlie Kirk comments on social media

A Tennessee theater professor who was fired after posting remarks about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was awarded $500,000 in a settlement with the university.

Jan 9, 2026 9:45 AM CST

ChatGPT creator must turn over 20M chat logs in copyright litigation, federal judge says

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, must turn over 20 million chat logs in its copyright litigation with the New York Times and other news media, a federal judge ruled Monday.

Jan 8, 2026 11:13 AM CST