Newark Man Indicted for Emailing Threats to Jewish NonprofitMay 29, 2026Law and PolicyA New Jersey man was indicted May 18, 2026, for emailing threats to a Jewish nonprofit, with iCloud images tied to mass shootings recovered by federal agents.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Newark Man for Threats Against Jewish NonprofitMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Newark man Cameron Patterson for emailing threats against a Jewish nonprofit in October 2024, with DOJ's Civil Rights Division leading the case.
New Jersey Man Indicted for Antisemitic Threats Against Jewish NonprofitMay 23, 2026Law and PolicyA Newark man faces up to five years in federal prison after a May 2026 indictment alleging he sent antisemitic threats to a Jewish nonprofit via email.
Third Circuit Strips Federal Court Access for Mahmoud Khalil’s Deportation FightMay 21, 2026Legal NewsThe Third Circuit ruled 2-1 that Mahmoud Khalil must exhaust immigration court remedies before accessing federal court, setting circuit precedent on habeas access.
Combs Prison Release Date Advances as Mann Act Appeal Awaits ArgumentMay 19, 2026Law and PolicySean "Diddy" Combs' federal release date moved to April 15, 2028 after rehab credits, while his Mann Act appeal awaits Second Circuit argument in April 2026.
Supreme Court Holds Donor-List Subpoena Confers Standing on NonprofitMay 16, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court held April 29 that a subpoena demanding a nonprofit's donor list causes a present First Amendment injury, resolving a key standing dispute.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented StudentsMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed a civil complaint April 28, 2026, challenging New Jersey laws granting in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students on federal preemption grounds.
Purdue Pharma Sentenced to $5.5 Billion, Clearing Path for Opioid SettlementMay 3, 2026Law and PolicyJudge Arleo sentenced Purdue Pharma to $5.5 billion in fines and forfeiture on April 28, 2026, clearing the way for a $7.4 billion opioid bankruptcy settlement.
Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Pleads Guilty to Forging 1,000 Voter RegistrationsMay 3, 2026Law and PolicyHenrilynn Ibezim, 71, pleaded guilty to forging nearly 1,000 voter registration forms in the 2021 Plainfield, NJ Democratic mayoral primary, with sentencing set for June 2026.
Purdue Pharma Sentenced to $5.5 Billion, Unlocking Opioid SettlementMay 3, 2026Law and PolicyJudge Madeline Cox Arleo sentenced Purdue Pharma to $5.5 billion in criminal fines and forfeiture, clearing the path for its $7.4 billion opioid bankruptcy settlement.