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A Virginia judge temporarily blocked Democrats' bid to place a redistricting referendum on the ballot, delivering a setback to their plan that would have affected four U.S. House seats.
A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia after the 90‑day detention period expired, citing that the government has no viable plan to deport him following a prior mistaken deportation and return to the United States; he was released from detention under the judge’s order.
A North Carolina judge denied efforts to establish or expand early voting locations on university campuses, effectively limiting campus voting access ahead of the election.
A Department of Homeland Security lawyer was removed from a case after telling a judge, 'this job sucks,' prompting questions about professional conduct and potential disciplinary steps.
An ICE attorney assigned to Minnesota amid the Trump administration crackdown was removed from her post and sent back to ICE after telling a federal judge that the job sucks due to the crushing workload and the government’s apparent inability to comply with court orders; judges have criticized missteps and warned of contempt, and she was reassigned to ICE as the crackdown continues.
A federal judge expressed skepticism about the Pentagon’s legal justification for punishing Sen. Mark Kelly, underscoring legal uncertainty surrounding the government’s sanction as the case proceeds in court.
A misconduct complaint against the judge who presided over the El Salvador prison deportation case has been dismissed.
A sitting Michigan judge, Andrea Bradley-Baskin of the 36th District Court, and three Detroit-area residents were indicted on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and related charges for allegedly siphoning hundreds of thousands from wards’ estates through Guardian and Associates and related entities. Alleged schemes included using about $70,000 to buy a stake in a bar, diverting roughly $203,000 from a ward’s settlement, and a two-year lease on a Ford Expedition for the judge, with money laundering counts and a false-statement charge also tied to Bradley-Baskin. FBI and U.S. Attorney officials described the case as fiduciary abuse of vulnerable individuals in probate matters.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father after their Columbia Heights arrest, ordering that they not be moved out of the court’s jurisdiction while they challenge detention; the family remains detained in Texas as the case unfolds, amid broader controversy over ICE operations in Minnesota.
Holocaust survivor Theodor Meron, a veteran international lawyer who helped found the ICC, accepted an ICC panel's arrest warrants for Hamas leaders and Benjamin Netanyahu, a move that sparked controversy in Israel while underscoring his lifelong commitment to international justice as he remains active at 95.
Five people were arrested in connection with the January 18 shooting at Judge Steven Meyer and his wife in Lafayette, Indiana. Three suspects, Raylen Ferguson, Thomas Moss and Blake Smith, face counts of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder; Moss previously had charges in Meyer’s courtroom, with authorities pursuing gang and firearm enhancements. Two others, Amanda Milsap and Zenada Greer, are charged with bribery/obstruction and assisting a criminal/obstruction, respectively. The Meyers are recovering, shell casings were found at the scene, and multiple law-enforcement agencies across states aided the investigation, underscoring ongoing concerns about threats to judges.
Five people across Indiana and Kentucky have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer and his wife at their home last weekend. The defendants — Raylen Ferguson and Zenada Greer of Kentucky, and Indiana residents Thomas Moss, Blake Smith, and Amanda Milsap — face charges including attempted murder and aggravated battery, with Milsap and Greer charged with obstruction of justice. Authorities say the multi-state operation spanned hundreds of investigative hours. The Meyers were injured but stable; Kimberly Meyer was released from the hospital the same day, and courthouse security will be heightened while the investigation continues.
Five people are in custody after a shooting at a Lafayette, Indiana home injured Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer and his wife; suspects face multiple felonies including attempted murder and obstruction of justice, with motive undisclosed and the couple said to be improving.
Five people were arrested across multiple states in a long-running probe into the January 18 shooting at Judge Steven Meyer and his wife in Lafayette, Indiana. The suspects face charges including attempted murder in the first degree and conspiracy to commit murder, along with gang and firearm enhancements; two suspects are listed as habitual offenders. Amanda Milsap and Zenada Greer were also charged with bribery/obstruction of justice and assisting a criminal respectively. The victims were hospitalized in stable condition, and the arrests involved numerous agencies including Lafayette Police, the FBI and U.S. Marshals.
An Indiana state court judge and his wife were shot at their Lafayette home and remain in stable condition as investigators from local, state and federal agencies search for suspects; motive has not been released.