U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy ruling solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general that sued the administration earlier this year after being alerted that their states would receive drastically reduced federal grants due to their “sanctuary” jurisdictions.

The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged inquiry before Judge Aileen Cannon, who has repeatedly decided in President Trump’s favor.

A judge has quashed a private prosecution brought by the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) against comedian Reginald D Hunter, saying it was intended to get him "cancelled". The CAA's prosecution accused the US stand-up comic, 56, of sending offensive messages on three occasions in August and September 2024.

The Trump-appointed judge emphasized that her timeline for release could give way to legal claims that the report shouldn’t be released at all.

Defendant Nicholas A. Mottern said he believes the ruling could open a path to wider use of the necessity defense.

Former CIA director John Brennan is accusing the Justice Department of “irregular activity,” including possible judge shopping and improper leaks to the media, in a letter from his defense attorney that also disclosed Brennan is the target of a grand jury investigation launched out of Florida.

The Wisconsin state judge, Hannah C. Dugan, was accused of ushering a man to a side door as federal agents waited outside a courtroom.

Judge Bill Sperlazza issued a 14-day halt on the $600 million funding plan that would use unclaimed funds for the Browns' new domed stadium in Brook Park.