Judge Upholds Hawaii's New Cruise Passenger Climate Tax
A federal judge has cleared Hawaii's new tourist tax, including an 11% levy on cruise fares, to fund climate resilience from 2026. Read the full ruling and industry reaction.
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Judge Upholds New York Driver's Licence Law for Immigrants
A federal judge has rejected a Trump-era challenge to New York's law allowing driver's licences without proof of legal status. Read the full ruling and its implications for immigration policy.
Federal Judge Restores Homeland Security Funding to States
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore over $233 million in disaster funding to Democratic-led states, ruling the cuts were unlawful. Read the full ruling details.
Judge Rules for Venezuelan Migrants' Due Process Rights
A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration violated due process by sending Venezuelan migrants to a notorious Salvadoran prison. The ruling demands a remedy within two weeks.
2025 US Federal Holidays: Extra Christmas Days Off
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
Trump adds two Christmas holidays for federal workers
President Trump signs executive order giving federal staff Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off, after earlier criticising 'non-working holidays' like Juneteenth. Read the full story.
Trump adds two federal holidays for Christmas 2025
President Trump signs an order giving federal employees Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off in 2025, a move following his criticism of too many national holidays. Read the full story.
Judge blocks Trump administration layoffs of federal workers
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Judge blocks Trump's ban on surprise ICE visits
A federal judge has ruled that Trump administration policies barring unannounced congressional visits to ICE detention centres violate US law. Read the full story.
Maxwell seeks freedom with new evidence claim
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads with a judge to overturn her conviction, citing new evidence just days before the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Follow the latest developments.
Judge Blocks ICE Facility Access Limits for Lawmakers
A federal judge has temporarily halted Trump administration policies restricting Congressional access to immigration detention centres. The ruling supports oversight of conditions. Read the full analysis.
Judge Allows Trump's $400M Ballroom Build to Continue
A federal judge is set to deny a bid to halt construction of President Trump's controversial $400 million White House ballroom, as the legal battle over zoning and historic preservation continues.
Judge's trial hears claims she made immigration arrest 'dangerous'
Federal officers testify that Judge Hannah Dugan's actions during an immigrant's escape made their job more hazardous. The high-profile trial continues in Milwaukee. Follow the latest.
Judge orders release of Iranian bodybuilder after 5 months
A US federal judge has ordered the release of an Iranian migrant and bodybuilder detained for over five months. Read the full story on his prolonged custody and the legal battle.
Judge Blocks Prosecutors from Key Comey Evidence
A federal judge has temporarily barred prosecutors from accessing materials from James Comey's ally, dealing a blow to the case against the former FBI director. Read the latest on this legal battle.
California Guard Deployed to Protect Judge in Trump Case
California Governor Gavin Newsom deploys National Guard to protect a federal judge involved in a case against Donald Trump. Read the full story on the unprecedented security move.
Federal Judge Skeptical of Trump's Guard Control
A US federal judge has sharply questioned the Trump administration's authority to maintain command of California National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles. Read the latest on this constitutional clash.
Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts to be Unsealed
A federal judge has approved the release of secret grand jury files into paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Follow for the latest breaking news updates.
Judge Orders Epstein Grand Jury Files Unsealed
A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of grand jury materials from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, as the DOJ faces a December 19 deadline to release files. Read the latest developments.
Judge Blocks Warrantless Immigration Arrests in US Capital
A federal judge has issued an injunction restricting immigration arrests without warrants in Washington D.C., siding with civil liberties groups. Read the full ruling details.
Misconduct complaint against DC judge dismissed
A senior court official has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against federal judge Ana Reyes over her handling of a transgender military ban lawsuit. Discover the full story.
Judge expands bond hearings for detained immigrants
A federal judge in California has expanded a ruling granting bond hearings to detained immigrants nationwide. Discover the implications of this landmark decision.
US judge criticises agents using ChatGPT for reports
A US federal judge has condemned immigration agents for using ChatGPT to draft official reports, raising major concerns over AI accuracy and credibility. Read the full story.
Judge Orders Bond Hearings for Detained Migrants
A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration must provide bond hearings to thousands of detained migrants, a major victory for immigration rights. Read the full story.
Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James
Federal judge throws out criminal charges against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Major victory for both officials.
Judge throws out Trump attorney's cases against Comey
Federal judge dismisses Lindsey Halligan's indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling her appointment unlawful. Pam Bondi vows immediate appeal.
Judge throws out criminal case against James Comey
A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full analysis.
Judge Dismisses Comey and James Criminal Cases
Federal judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Latest US political developments.
Judge condemns DC police for illegal gun seizure
A federal judge has ruled Washington DC police illegally seized a gun and criticised prosecutors for relying on testimony from an officer with credibility concerns. Read the full details.
Judge Orders End to Trump's National Guard Deployment
A federal judge has ruled President Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington DC illegal. The White House vows to appeal. Discover the constitutional clash.
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