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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Pierre Flotte, French politician and lawyer passed away. In 1804, A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1925, Peter Kyros, American lawyer and politician (died 2012) was born. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1979, Claude Wagner, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1925) passed away. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. In 1998, Panagiotis Kondylis, Greek philosopher and author (born 1943) passed away. In 2000, Pedro Mir, Dominican lawyer, author, and poet (born 1913) passed away. In 2008, Michael E. DeBakey, American surgeon and educator (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

DeSantis's 'Stop WOKE' Law Struck Down — By A Judge Trump Appointed Himself

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July 8, 2026

A federal appeals panel took a red pen to Ron DeSantis's Stop WOKE Act on Tuesday, handing the governor yet another lesson in constitutional law he apparently didn't attend. The 11th Circuit ruled 2-1 that the law's higher-ed provisions — which tried to muzzle professors from so much as discussing race and gender in class — violate the First Amendment, because it turns out the government doesn't get to script what college professors say. Bold concept, we know. The judges didn't mince words either, accusing Florida of puppeteering educators — turning them into state-approved mouthpieces rather than, you know, teachers. Judge Britt Grant — a Trump appointee who wrote the majority opinion — rejected Florida's argument that professors' speech belongs to the state simply because taxpayers fund their salaries, calling the theory Emphatically no, The Guardian reports. read more

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Off The Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Blatantly unlawful’: Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas aimed at Tim Walz

A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his allies, calling them an abusive and retaliatory process to punish Walz based on his refusal to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a blistering ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said there was “no doubt” []...Click to read more

NBC News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mistrial declared in trial over deadly Palisades Fire

After two days of deliberations, a federal judge declared a mistrial in the case concerning the origin of the devastating January 2025 fires in Los Angeles. NBC News' Misty Marris explains how the judge reached the mistrial verdict.

The Advocate

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump officials were so extreme in transgender health case that a Texas judge hit pause

A federal judge in Texas has paused consideration of an emergency request in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health after an unusual confrontation between two federal courts over where the fight should proceed, Law Dork first reported.

The Hill

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· Jun 22, 2026

Live updates: Judge voids DOJ's Minnesota subpoenas; Vance optimistic on Iran talks

A federal judge in Minnesota on Monday set aside Department of Justice (DOJ) grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) and other officials in the state, citing political retaliation. Vice President Vance is about to depart Switzerland after reporting notable progress in talks with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland. The first day...

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 25, 2026

Texas Judge Vacates DOJ Immigration Rule That Paused Removal Cases

A federal judge in Texas has vacated a Biden-era Justice Department immigration rule that expanded the ability of immigration judges to administratively close removal cases, ending a policy critics labeled “quiet amnesty.”

DNyuz

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump-Appointed Judge Reluctantly Grants Dismissal of Proud Boys Case

A federal judge has reluctantly granted a request by the Justice Department to formally dismiss a criminal case accusing five members of the Proud Boys, the far-right group, of seditious conspiracy in connection with the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. In an order filed on Friday night, the judge, Timothy J. Kelly []

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Related coverage for "DeSantis's 'Stop WOKE' Law Struck Down — By A Judge Trump Appointed Himself": Off The Press — ‘Blatantly unlawful’: Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas aimed at Tim Walz. NBC News — Mistrial declared in trial over deadly Palisades Fire. The Advocate — Trump officials were so extreme in transgender health case that a Texas judge hit pause. The Hill — Live updates: Judge voids DOJ's Minnesota subpoenas; Vance optimistic on Iran talks. Coffman Chronicle — Texas Judge Vacates DOJ Immigration Rule That Paused Removal Cases. DNyuz — Trump-Appointed Judge Reluctantly Grants Dismissal of Proud Boys Case