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The US has imposed sanctions on two ICC judges involved in investigating Israeli officials for potential war crimes in Gaza, citing concerns over politicized actions against Israel. The ICC condemned the sanctions, asserting they undermine judicial independence, while Israel and its officials rejected warrants issued by the ICC.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals appears inclined to uphold President Trump's authority to deploy troops to Portland, signaling a potential shift in judicial interpretation of presidential powers in domestic military actions, amid ongoing legal challenges and debates over the limits of military involvement in civil protests.
The U.S. is temporarily deploying around 600 military lawyers as immigration judges to address a backlog of nearly 4 million cases, with 150 expected to start soon, following changes that lowered qualification requirements and increased funding for immigration enforcement.
The Department of Justice has relaxed requirements for temporary immigration judges, removing the need for immigration law experience to address a significant staffing shortage and backlog of over 3.7 million cases.
Ryan Seacrest was notably absent from the announcement of American Idol Season 24, which will feature judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie returning, but his status as host remains unclear. The show is set to air in early 2026, with auditions beginning in September across the U.S. and worldwide.
American Idol will return for Season 24 in 2026 with judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood, marking Underwood's second season and the same panel from the previous year, with some speculation about her future involvement and Perry's departure to focus on her music career.
The ICC condemned the US sanctions on its judges and prosecutors, viewing them as an attack on its independence and impartiality, amid tensions over investigations into US and Israeli officials, with Israel and France expressing disapproval and the US citing concerns over alleged misconduct.
Judges are increasingly doubting the credibility of the Justice Department due to repeated instances of misleading, violating orders, and political bias, which threatens the trust and functioning of the legal system.
Federal judges have publicly disclosed a rise in threats and harassment, including death threats, 'pizza doxxing,' and swatting, largely fueled by political rhetoric and decisions against the Trump administration, prompting calls for stronger protections and condemnation of inflammatory language.
Federal judges overseeing cases related to Trump have publicly condemned threats and harassment they have faced, including vile voicemails and swatting, highlighting concerns over attacks on judicial independence amid political tensions. Judges emphasized the need to defend the rule of law and called for action against such threats, which have increased alongside political attacks on the judiciary.
A group of US judges in New Jersey replaced Alina Habba, Trump's appointee and interim federal prosecutor, with her deputy Desiree Leigh Grace due to concerns over her qualifications and political opposition, marking a rare judicial intervention in prosecutorial appointments.
Over 75 former judges have signed a letter urging the Senate to reject Emil Bove's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals, citing concerns over his record, political loyalty, and actions perceived as undermining justice and the rule of law, especially given his ties to former President Trump.
Amid efforts to expedite deportations, the Trump administration has fired 16 immigration judges, adding to a series of dismissals aimed at reducing case backlogs, despite increased funding for hiring new judges. The dismissals, which lack clear reasons, have raised concerns about the politicization of immigration judiciary processes and the impact on immigration enforcement.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Big Tobacco companies can choose which judges hear their challenges to FDA tobacco regulations, making it easier for them to select courts favorable to their interests, especially benefiting cases in the conservative Fifth Circuit. This decision expands the ability of tobacco companies and related retailers to challenge regulations, potentially undermining congressional intent and affecting future litigation strategies.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on four ICC judges for allegedly targeting the U.S. and Israel, in response to ICC actions including arrest warrants for Israeli officials and investigations into U.S. war crimes, with the U.S. and Israel not recognizing ICC jurisdiction.