Boston Jury Convicts Rideshare Predator on 21 of 22 CountsJune 12, 2026VerdictsA Boston jury convicted Alvin Campbell on 21 of 22 counts of aggravated rape, kidnapping, and related charges in Suffolk Superior Court on June 11, 2026.
Federal Judge Vacates Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa FeeJune 9, 2026Legal NewsA Boston federal judge vacated Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unconstitutional tax, creating a circuit split with a D.C. court that upheld the same policy.
Four Massachusetts Men Sentenced for Darknet Fentanyl Pill Conspiracy Tied to Dozens of DeathsJune 9, 2026Law and PolicyFour Lynn, Massachusetts men received a combined 57-plus years in federal prison for a darknet pill conspiracy involving fentanyl, Nitazenes, and over a dozen fatal overdoses.
Four Massachusetts Men Sentenced to 57-Plus Years in Darknet Fentanyl Pill ConspiracyJune 9, 2026Law and PolicyFour Lynn, Massachusetts men received a combined 57-plus years in prison for a darknet conspiracy to sell fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills linked to more than a dozen overdose deaths.
Needham Parks Chairman Indicted on 17 Federal Counts in Little League TheftJune 6, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors charged Needham, MA parks chairman Christopher Gerstel with 17 counts of wire fraud and tax crimes after he allegedly stole $200,000 from a youth baseball league.
DOJ Sues Four States Over Refusal to Issue Undercover License PlatesMay 29, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington on May 28, 2026, over state policies denying undercover license plates to ICE and CBP agents.
Federal Courts Block DOI Offshore Wind Lease Suspensions Five TimesMay 25, 2026Legal NewsFederal judges have blocked Interior Department offshore wind lease suspensions five times in 2026, sending APA challenges to the First Circuit with binding precedent at stake.
Federal Judge Strikes Trump Third-Country Deportation Policy as UnlawfulMay 25, 2026Legal NewsA federal judge in Boston issued a final merits ruling that Trump's third-country deportation policy violates immigration law and due process, setting up a likely Supreme Court return.
Massachusetts Court Halts Five Trump Directives on Wind and Solar PermittingMay 25, 2026Legal NewsA Boston federal judge blocked five Trump administration directives restricting wind and solar permitting, finding them arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to the APA.
Fifth Federal Injunction Blocks Trump Wind and Solar Permitting FreezeMay 23, 2026Legal NewsA Boston federal court issued the fifth 2026 injunction blocking Trump's wind and solar permitting freeze, finding agency actions arbitrary and capricious under the APA.