Judge Mehta Stays Jan. 6 Civil Suits Pending Trump Immunity AppealJune 10, 2026Legal NewsJudge Amit Mehta stays eight Jan. 6 civil suits against Trump while he appeals the court's immunity ruling, delaying discovery for Capitol officer and lawmaker plaintiffs.
Supreme Court Rules FCC Forfeiture Orders Require No Jury TrialJune 10, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court held 2026 that FCC forfeiture orders against AT&T and Verizon require no jury trial, reinforcing agency enforcement power across regulated industries.
Supreme Court Stays Alabama Redistricting Order, Clears Map for 2026June 10, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court stayed a ruling striking Alabama's 2023 congressional map, allowing the state to use it in 2026 despite a finding of intentional racial discrimination.
Seventh Circuit Splits With Other Circuits on Press Access to ExecutionsJune 9, 2026Legal NewsA divided Seventh Circuit panel ruled Indiana's limits on press access to executions do not violate the First Amendment, widening a circuit split ripe for Supreme Court review.
Class Certification Granted Against Anthropic; Midjourney Seeks DismissalJune 9, 2026Legal NewsA San Francisco federal judge certified an author class against Anthropic over stored pirated books; Midjourney separately moved to dismiss Disney and Universal's infringement claims.
Supreme Court Poised to Strike Coordinated Party Spending LimitsJune 9, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is set to rule on whether coordinated party spending limits violate the First Amendment, a decision that could reshape campaign finance before the 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court Poised to Strike Down Mail-Ballot Grace Periods Before MidtermsJune 9, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court appears ready to rule that federal law preempts state mail-ballot grace periods, a decision that could reshape election rules in 14 states before the 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court Prepares to Rule on Presidential Removal Power Over Independent AgenciesJune 9, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is expected to rule by June's end on whether presidents may fire FTC and Fed commissioners at will, potentially overturning a 90-year precedent.
Second Circuit Panel Questions Nadine Menendez’s Bail ArgumentsJune 9, 2026Legal NewsA Second Circuit panel questioned Nadine Menendez's key appellate arguments at a bail hearing Tuesday, leaving her July 10 prison surrender date in place.
Apple Petitions Supreme Court to Review App Store Contempt RulingJune 9, 2026Legal NewsApple asks the Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit contempt ruling over App Store commissions, with industry groups filing amicus briefs ahead of a June 25 conference.