Former Wisconsin Judge Sentenced to Fine, Avoiding Prison in Landmark Obstruction Case
MILWAUKEE, WI — In a sentencing hearing that marks the conclusion of a historic and deeply divisive legal saga, former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was ordered on Wednesday to pay a $5,000 fine for her role in obstructing federal immigration…
Federal Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoena for 2020 Georgia Election Worker Data, Citing "Staggering" Overreach
In a significant judicial rebuke to federal investigative overreach, a U.S. District Court judge has blocked a Department of Justice (DOJ) grand jury subpoena that sought the personal contact information and private records of thousands of election…
Judicial Reluctance: Judge Approves $1.5M Musk-SEC Settlement Despite "Significant Misgivings"
By Tech Policy Desk July 8, 2026 In a development that highlights the complex intersection of federal oversight, political influence, and corporate governance, U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan has officially approved a $1.5 million settlement…
Federal Judge Blocks Philadelphia’s “ICE OUT” Mandate, Citing Constitutional Supremacy
Overview: The Clash Between Municipal Policy and Federal Authority In a significant legal development regarding the limits of municipal power, a U.S. federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting the enforcement of Philadelphia’s “ICE OUT”…
Federal Judge Blocks Philadelphia’s Mask and Identification Ban for Federal Officers: A Major Victory for DOJ in Ongoing Supremacy Clause Battle
Executive Summary & Main Facts In a significant legal victory for the federal government, a U.S. District Judge has issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the City of Philadelphia from enforcing a local ordinance that sought to restrict…
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s PSLF Restrictions, Citing Constitutional Overreach
By Investigative Desk In a landmark ruling that halts a contentious shift in federal student aid policy, a U.S. District Court judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to curtail the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The…
Judicial Rebuke: Federal Judge Vacates Trump-Era Courthouse Immigration Arrest Policies
In a significant legal blow to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda, a federal judge in the Northern District of California has vacated four key policies that permitted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct arrests…
Federal Judge Halts DOJ Effort to Seize Sensitive Medical Records of Transgender Minors in New York
In a significant legal victory for privacy advocates and the LGBTQ+ community, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York issued an emergency temporary restraining order on Wednesday, effectively blocking the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)…
High-Seas Tragedy: Federal Judge Revokes Release of Teen Charged in Cruise Ship Murder of Stepsister
Introduction In a dramatic reversal that reshapes a highly publicized federal murder case, a U.S. district judge has ordered the immediate detention of Timothy Hudson, the teenager accused of sexually assaulting and murdering his 18-year-old stepsister,…
Federal Judge Rejects "Sanitized" History: Trump Administration Ordered to Restore National Park Exhibits
By Legal Affairs Correspondent In a landmark ruling that strikes at the heart of the ongoing national debate over historical memory and government oversight, a federal judge in Massachusetts has issued a preliminary injunction compelling the Trump…
