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Justice Barrett’s home targeted in attempted swatting call

Police responded Wednesday night to what they thought was a swatting attempt at the northern Virginia home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

May 29, 2026 10:46 AM CDT

DOJ investigating DA accused of shielding illegal immigrants

The Justice Department has announced it launched an investigation into Steve Descano, the Democratic prosecutor of Virginia’s largest county, regarding his office's plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies.

May 11, 2026 9:38 AM CDT

Chemerinsky: Supreme Court examines how police use of technology may clash with Fourth Amendment

On Monday, the court heard arguments in a major case about technology and the Fourth Amendment: Chatrie v. United States, which concerns police use of a “geofence” to get information about all of the cellphones within an area at a particular time.

Apr 29, 2026 10:06 AM CDT

Supreme Court considers whether police search of cellphone records violates Fourth Amendment

Next week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Chatrie v. United States, about whether the execution of the geofence warrant in his case was an unconstitutional search in violation of the Fourth Amendment.

Apr 23, 2026 9:28 AM CDT

New public defender office will assist defendants in Supreme Court

The federal judiciary has approved a new office that will help improve the quality of representation for indigent defendants with cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mar 11, 2026 9:43 AM CDT

On a Mission: Dominique Dove calls on difficult past to support female soldiers and veterans

In addition to pushing for equity in the U.S. Army, ABA member Dominique Dove volunteers with organizations that support female veterans. She also raises awareness of issues facing female veterans, including homelessness and sexual trauma, through her participation in pageants. She is reigning Dr. World 2026, which celebrates women with doctoral degrees.

Mar 3, 2026 8:11 AM CST

Scalia Law grads most likely to be picked as federal judges by Trump

The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School is now the go-to school for federal judges in President Donald Trump’s second term, topping even Harvard Law School and Yale Law School, according to Bloomberg Law.

Mar 2, 2026 11:03 AM CST

Penalty! Lawyer charged with felony in hockey fight

Hockey games in the Washington, D.C., suburbs can get competitive, particularly perhaps when lawyers are playing. But a scuffle on a northern Virginia ice rink triggered an unusual felony charge this month against a former White House lawyer for President Donald Trump.

Feb 26, 2026 11:57 AM CST

DOJ fires US attorney hours after judges appoint him

The drama continued at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia on Friday when, just hours after he was appointed interim U.S. attorney, veteran defense lawyer James W. Hundley was fired. The office is considered a high-profile prestigious location particularly known for top-notch prosecutors handling national security…

Feb 23, 2026 8:20 AM CST

Appalachian School of Law receives county funding while in merger talks

The Appalachian School of Law will receive funding from its home county, as the Grundy, Virginia, law school continues merger discussions with the Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia.

Feb 5, 2026 10:39 AM CST

Lindsey Halligan out as US attorney following pressure from judges

Lindsey Halligan, a Trump administration lawyer who was named head of a key U.S. attorney’s office in Virginia last year with instructions to seek criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s political adversaries, left her post at the Justice Department on Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

Jan 20, 2026 1:51 PM CST

Federal judge demands former Trump lawyer explain why she’s still listed as US attorney

A federal judge this week ordered Lindsey Halligan, a former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump whom he installed as interim U.S. attorney in Virginia, to explain why she continues to say in court filings that she is still in that role despite another judge’s ruling that her appointment was unconstitutional.

Jan 8, 2026 12:37 PM CST

Justice Barrett’s home targeted in attempted swatting call

DOJ investigating DA accused of shielding illegal immigrants

Chemerinsky: Supreme Court examines how police use of technology may clash with Fourth Amendment

Supreme Court considers whether police search of cellphone records violates Fourth Amendment

New public defender office will assist defendants in Supreme Court

On a Mission: Dominique Dove calls on difficult past to support female soldiers and veterans

Scalia Law grads most likely to be picked as federal judges by Trump

Penalty! Lawyer charged with felony in hockey fight

DOJ fires US attorney hours after judges appoint him

Appalachian School of Law receives county funding while in merger talks

Lindsey Halligan out as US attorney following pressure from judges

Federal judge demands former Trump lawyer explain why she’s still listed as US attorney

Law license portability granted to military members and attorney spouses by DOJ

Drake faces lawsuit alleging illegal online gambling, streaming manipulation

News organizations challenge Virginia’s ban on attorneys sending court records to reporters

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