DOJ Sues Connecticut Over Mask Ban and ID Rules for Federal OfficersMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed a complaint May 15, 2026, challenging Connecticut laws that impose mask bans, ID rules, and use-of-force limits on federal law enforcement officers.
Trump Attacks His Own Nominees as Birthright Citizenship Ruling NearsMay 15, 2026Legal NewsTrump publicly attacked his own Supreme Court nominees before a ruling in Trump v. Barbara that could strip birthright citizenship from roughly 250,000 newborns per year.
DOJ Sues Colorado Over 15-Round Magazine BanMay 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed suit against Colorado on May 6, 2026, challenging the state's 2013 ban on firearm magazines holding more than 15 rounds as unconstitutional.
DOJ Sues Denver to Strike Down 37-Year-Old Assault Weapons BanMay 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued Denver on May 5, 2026, to invalidate the city's 1989 assault weapons ban, marking one of the first actions by the new Second Amendment Section.
DOJ Sues New Mexico and Albuquerque Over Sanctuary Immigration LawsMay 11, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued New Mexico and Albuquerque on May 8, 2026, seeking to block the Immigrant Safety Act and a city ordinance before their May 20 effective date.