Meta says four states want $1.4 trillion in penalties at August youth-safety trial

Fed Showdown: 15 States Sue To Block Feds From Killing School Mental Health Funds Over DEI

A coalition of 15 states has taken the U.S. Department of Education back to court, filing a protective lawsuit to prevent federal officials from pulling millions of dollars in school-based youth mental health grants. The complaint, filed July 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, targets the Department of [] Fed Showdown: 15 States Sue To Block Feds From Killing School Mental Health Funds Over DEI

July 1 ushers in a ton of new state laws. See where yours stacks up on the WTF-O-Meter. WTFs start with Kentucky allowing teens to concealed-carry firearms [Murica]

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Bill on Pritzker’s desk would boost state payments to the wrongfully convicted – WBEZ (Chicago)

Since 2022, Court of Claims awards to wrongful conviction claimants have totaled 25.4 million, according to one analysis. The compensation per year of incarceration after conviction averaged about 17,000, the analysis found. But what the Court of Claims has paid to exonerees is far less than what Illinois cities and counties have shelled out under settlements and verdicts since 2022. That sum exceeds 810 million.

Washington Supreme Court Upholds $35.2 Million Penalty Against Meta Over Political Ad Disclosure

(NaturalNews) The Washington State Supreme Court affirmed a 35.2 million penalty against Meta Platforms Inc. on June 18, 2026, for violating state campaign finance...

US Supreme Court is building its own massive police force

America's high court is spending millions to beef up security. At what cost?

'Blatantly Unlawful': Judge Blocks Subpoenas Aimed at Tim Walz

Judge Patrick Schiltz said the grand jury subpoenas were 'no doubt' aimed at punishing Walz for refusing to aid immigration crackdown.

Judge Who Donated to Immigrant Legal Aid Group Blocks DOJ Immigration Probe of Walz, Ellison

A federal judge in Minnesota, who has donated to an immigrant legal aid group, quashed several federal grand jury subpoenas of documents from Gov. Tim Walz and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul over compliance with immigration enforcement. In a 29-page opinion issued Monday, Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz of the District of...

Florida teen’s bid for new trial rejected in fatal shooting case that killed 15-year-old

Justice is expected to be served in the killing of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. A Florida judge has denied a bid for a new trial from 18-year-old Thomas Stein, who was found guilty of Rincon-Miller’s first-degree felony murder and three counts of attempted murder. The incident allegedly occurred because of a misfire from the gun that...

Four More Given Multi-Year Jail Sentences, Twelve Get Reduced Terms, One Fined in October 4 Trials

Four more defendants were given multi-year jail sentences, while twelve individuals secured shorter prison terms through plea agreements, and one more was fined, as court ruled on June 24 in two separate proceedings related to the October 4 election-day unrest. The rulings bring the total number of those who received full prison sentences in the

John Bolton Pleads Guilty to 1 of 18 Counts in Classified Docs Case

The deal includes a 2.25 million fine and possible five year prison sentence. The post John Bolton Pleads Guilty to 1 of 18 Counts in Classified Docs Case first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

‘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

Federal Judge Quashes ‘Retaliatory’ Subpoenas Against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

Six grand jury subpoenas were quashed by a federal judge Wednesday, when it was decided that the subpoenas were filed to retaliate against Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s administration and the city governments of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz of the District of Minnesota made his ruling public on Monday, granting [] The post Federal Judge Quashes ‘Retaliatory’ Subpoenas Against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appeared first on The New Civil Rights Movement.

Federal judge blocks subpoenas of elected officials over immigration enforcement

Minnesota’s chief federal judge blocked a half dozen subpoenas by the U.S. Department of Justice against Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other elected officials that were issued as part of an investigation into whether they ...

T.I. and Tiny Lose the Punitive Fight: OMG Girlz Case Ends at $17.9 Million After Four Trials

A fourth federal jury on July 1 declined to restore punitive damages in T.I. and Tiny Harris's case against MGA Entertainment, leaving their total recovery at 17.9 million after three years and four trials. The verdict closed the punitive phase of a lawsuit that confirmed the OMG Girlz' trade dress is federally protectable, but left the theft without proportional punishment.

Judge rejects Justice Department's 'unreasonable' attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County

Fulton County asked a judge to quash the subpoena, arguing it was meant to target, harass and punish the President's perceived political opponents and that it was grossly over broad and untethered to any reasonable need.

Judge quashes ‘unreasonable’ DOJ subpoena for names of Fulton County election workers

A federal judge in Georgia decided on Tuesday to quash a grand jury subpoena that the Department of Justice obtained in seeking the names and personal contact information of people who helped administer the 2020 election in Fulton County. U.S. District Judge William Ray, whom President Donald Trump appointed in 2018, delivered the ruling against []

Judge rules DOJ subpoenas of Walz, others are unconstitutional

Judge rules DOJ subpoenas of Walz, others are unconstitutional

Supreme Court Protects Girls, Upholds Reality

The Supreme Court decision on Little v. Hecox out of Idaho and West Virginia v. B.P.J. allows states to do what's right.

Judges resume sentencing over shooting at Texas immigration facility

DALLAS (AP) — More people awaited sentencing Wednesday over a shooting outside a Texas immigration center that has already resulted decades-long prison sentences for others, including a former Marine who received 100 years in prison. The hearing comes nearly a year after the shooting last July outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas, which wounded [] The post Judges resume sentencing over shooting at Texas immigration facility appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Federal judge quashes Trump DOJ subpoenas aimed at Minnesota's Walz, Frey

A federal judge in Minnesota has tossed out multiple 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. U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote there was “no doubt” the DOJ issued the subpoenas to “harass” political opponents of President...

Netlist: $866M In Verdicts, $1B Market Cap, And A Business That Just Inflected

Netlist: $866M In Verdicts, $1B Market Cap, And A Business That Just Inflected

‘Antifa Trial’ in Texas Heightens Fears of Free Speech Chill in US

In Texas, defendants were sentenced between 30 and 100 years because of their affiliation with a supposed 'Antifa cell' that doesn't exist. The post ‘Antifa Trial’ in Texas Heightens Fears of Free Speech Chill in US appeared first on Inkstick.

Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap”

In Illinois, more than 3.3 million people live with an arrest or a conviction on their record. A legal justice record of any kind can prevent an individual from accessing housing, employment and services—barriers collectively termed the “second chance gap.” The consequences are lost opportunities and 4.7 billion in lost earnings across the state, according [] The post Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap” appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

Prairieland ‘Antifa’ Activists Sentenced to Decades in Prison on ‘Terrorism’ Charges

Federal judges in Fort Worth handed down maximum sentences to eight people charged in connection with a July 2025 demonstration...

Kindia : la justice frappe fort contre la fraude au baccalauréat, sept candidats écroués

Le Tribunal de première instance (TPI) de Kindia a infligé une peine d’un mois d’emprisonnement ferme à sept candidats au baccalauréat unique, dont trois jeunes filles, reconnus coupables de fraude lors des examens nationaux. Le jugement, rendu en procédure de flagrant délit le mardi 7 juillet 2026, traduit la volonté des autorités judiciaires de renforcer []

‘Big win’: Joe Biden’s Judge Sparkle gets appalling election-integrity ruling canceled * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

Source link Judge Sparkle Sooknanan A federal judge in Florida has ruled that a Washington, D.C., judge, the Joe Biden-appointed Sparkle Sooknanan, deliberately violated a court-approved settlement when she arbitrarily

Kentucky battle over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants continues with appeal

A federal judge ruled Kentucky cannot grant in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants, as it conflicts with federal law. However, a Mexican American legal organization is appealing the decision on behalf of Kentucky students.

States sue over new student loan limits on certain nursing and healthcare degrees

New York, Arizona, North Carolina, Kentucky and Nevada are among the states challenging a rule that limits federal student loans for graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and more.

Fox Host Makes Stunning Demand After Trump Fair Flops

Fox NewsA Fox host has floated a bonkers punishment for officials who refused to take part in President Donald Trump’s state fair: disqualification from higher office.Outnumbered co-host Emily Compagno lashed out at the states that opted not to participate in the Great American State Fair, which includes Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Pennsylvania.The plan was to have all 50 states represented at the fair, but several opted not to participate for various reasons, including high costs, difficulty securing sponsors, and aversion to politicization.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Gov. Tim Walz: The Supreme Court Says States Can Be Cruel to Trans Kids

Gov. Tim Walz: The Supreme Court Says States Can Be Cruel to Trans Kids