Second Circuit Presses Both Sides in Sean Combs Sentencing AppealMay 14, 2026Legal NewsA Second Circuit panel challenged prosecutors and defense counsel at oral argument over Sean Combs's 50-month Mann Act sentence and acquitted-conduct enhancements.
Federal Circuit Stays Trade Court Order Blocking Trump’s 10% Global TariffsMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Federal Circuit stayed the Court of International Trade's May 7 ruling striking down Trump's 10% global tariffs, letting collection resume while the Section 122 appeal proceeds.
Fifth Circuit Blocks Mifepristone Mail Access, Drugmakers Rush to Supreme CourtMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Fifth Circuit ordered the FDA to reinstate in-person dispensing rules for mifepristone, blocking mail and telehealth access nationally. Drugmakers filed emergency Supreme Court applications.
Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship Restriction After Oral ArgumentsMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is deliberating on Trump v. Barbara, a class action testing whether an executive order can restrict 14th Amendment birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented parents.
# Supreme Court Poised to End 90-Year Independent Agency ShieldMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump v. Slaughter, a case that could overturn Humphrey's Executor and strip independent agencies of removal protections dating to 1935.
Georgia Court of Appeals Takes Up Willis Fee-Recovery AppealMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Georgia Court of Appeals agreed to hear Fani Willis's appeal on whether she has standing to block a roughly $16 million legal-fee claim by Trump and co-defendants.
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Callais Mandate, Triggering Southern Redistricting WaveMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court fast-tracked finality of its Callais VRA ruling, suspending Louisiana's primary and triggering redistricting moves in Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.
Fifth Circuit Blocks Mifepristone Telehealth Access; Supreme Court IntervenesMay 14, 2026Legal NewsA Fifth Circuit panel reinstated mifepristone's in-person dispensing rule nationwide; Justice Alito issued successive emergency stays as the full Supreme Court deliberated.
# South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 14, 2026Legal NewsSouth Carolina's highest court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing clerk Becky Hill's jury interference and excessive financial-crimes evidence at trial.
Federal Circuit Stays Trade Court Order Striking Down Trump’s Global TariffsMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Federal Circuit administratively stayed the Court of International Trade's ruling invalidating Trump's 10% global tariffs, keeping the duties in place while expedited briefing proceeds.