Virginia Supreme Court Voids Voter-Approved Redistricting Amendment, SCOTUS Declines to InterveneMay 16, 2026Legal NewsVirginia's Supreme Court voided a voter-ratified redistricting amendment on procedural grounds, and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene, locking in current district lines for 2026.
Supreme Court Stays Fifth Circuit Order on Mifepristone Dispensing RulesMay 16, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court stayed a Fifth Circuit order reinstating in-person mifepristone rules, preserving telehealth access while signaling Comstock Act tensions ahead.
Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited to Houston on Federal Terrorism ChargesMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA Venezuelan Tren de Aragua leader was extradited to Houston on federal terrorism and drug conspiracy charges, the DOJ announced May 15, 2026.
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.
Texas Court Approves $1.1 Million Varsity Brands Data Breach SettlementMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA Texas federal court granted final approval to a $1.1 million settlement resolving a data breach class action against cheerleading apparel company Varsity Brands Inc.
Three Charged in Federal Indictment Over AI Server Diversion to ChinaMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury has indicted three people for allegedly diverting AI-capable servers to China by fabricating documents and staging fake audits, DOJ announced March 20, 2026.
NCR Corp. Agrees to $48 Million Settlement Over Executive Annuity ClaimsMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyNCR Corporation agreed to pay $48 million to settle a federal class action by former executives alleging the company failed to honor promised lifetime annuity benefits.
CJNG Leader “Jardinero” Faces Superseding Indictment Adding Meth and Money Laundering CountsMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury in Washington added meth trafficking and money laundering charges against CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva, arrested in Mexico on April 27, 2026.
Army Soldier Indicted for Trading Classified Operation Maduro Intel on PolymarketMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA U.S. Army soldier faces federal charges for using classified intel about a covert operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to net $410,000 on Polymarket prediction markets.
Judge Kaplan Denies Bankman-Fried Motion for New TrialMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyJudge Lewis Kaplan denied Sam Bankman-Fried's motion for a new trial, finding witnesses were known to the defense before trial and rejecting conspiratorial claims.