A Fulton County judge has ordered the DA's Office to return all seized property to rapper Young Thug by Friday after dismissing a civil forfeiture case and citing delays caused by the DA's Office in the appeal process.
A Georgia judge has ordered the return of Young Thug's seized cars, money, and jewelry following a legal challenge, while the rapper's lengthy trial concluded with a plea deal that includes probation and community service requirements, but weapons and certain contacts remain restricted.
A federal judge has ordered Lindsey Halligan to explain her use of the U.S. attorney title for the Eastern District of Virginia, despite a court ruling that her appointment was unlawful, raising concerns about potential false statements and disciplinary action.
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya announced that DEI-related grants restored after court rulings may not be renewed once they come up for renewal, as they no longer align with NIH priorities, signaling a shift away from DEI-focused research funding amidst ongoing legal and political debates.
The LAPD is investigating the murder of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, with a court-ordered hold on medical examiner reports, and their son Nick Reiner in custody, awaiting trial for the homicides.
A court order initiated by the LAPD has placed a security hold on the medical examiner records related to the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner, preventing the release of details including the cause and manner of death, until the court order is lifted.
A Los Angeles judge has blocked the release of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s autopsy reports at the request of law enforcement, who are investigating their deaths as homicides, with their son Nick Reiner charged in the killings. The court order aims to prevent the release of investigative details to protect the integrity of the case, following a trend in high-profile cases.
Ex-reality star Tony McCollister was arrested on charges of animal and child abuse and has been court-ordered to stay away from his dogs and minors, specifically prohibiting any sexual contact with animals or children, following his arrest in Ohio.
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the reversal of hundreds of layoffs of federal employees that were finalized during the recent government shutdown, citing violations of a stopgap spending bill that prohibited such layoffs until January 30, 2026. The ruling impacts about 680 employees across several agencies and emphasizes the legal obligation to halt these reductions, with ongoing debates about the administration's interpretation of the law.
A federal judge ordered the release of over 300 immigrants detained by ICE, citing violations of a settlement agreement that prohibits warrantless arrests in Illinois, following a lawsuit by the ACLU and others. The order requires DHS to release certain detainees, provide documentation on others, and monitor those released, highlighting ongoing legal scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices.
Despite ongoing legal appeals by the Trump administration, full SNAP benefits are being issued to many Americans following a court order, with several states already distributing the funds, highlighting tensions between federal and state actions amid the federal shutdown.
The USDA is working to comply with a federal court order to provide full SNAP benefits to approximately 42 million Americans in November, despite ongoing legal and political challenges related to a government shutdown and disputes over funding. The court has ordered the administration to use contingency funds to ensure full benefits, but the White House has indicated some benefits may be partial, leading to ongoing legal and political tensions.
The USDA is working to comply with a federal court order to pay full SNAP benefits for November amid the government shutdown, after initially seeking an emergency stay to limit payments, and is taking steps to make funds available while legal proceedings continue.
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge's order requiring the full distribution of November's food stamp benefits during the government shutdown, despite some states already issuing payments and previous court rulings mandating partial payments from emergency funds.
The Trump administration is seeking an emergency stay to block a court order that requires the USDA to use emergency funds to pay full SNAP benefits amid a government shutdown and funding shortfalls, with legal arguments focusing on congressional intent and budget authority.