DOJ Appeals Halligan Appointment Ruling to Fourth CircuitMay 22, 2026Legal NewsThe DOJ has appealed to the Fourth Circuit, arguing Judge Currie wrongly dismissed indictments against Comey and James over the appointment of interim prosecutor Halligan.
Supreme Court Denies Virginia Democrats’ Bid to Revive Redistricting AmendmentMay 22, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court denied Virginia Democrats' emergency bid to revive a voter-approved redistricting amendment, locking in the 2021 congressional map for 2026 midterms.
Chinese Nationals Charged With Laundering Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG FundsMay 22, 2026Law and PolicyTwo Chinese nationals face federal money laundering conspiracy charges in Virginia for allegedly processing drug proceeds on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.
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.
Virginia Supreme Court Voids Voter-Approved Redistricting ReferendumMay 15, 2026Legal NewsVirginia's Supreme Court voided a voter-approved redistricting referendum on procedural grounds, blocking a Democratic congressional map with potential 2026 midterm consequences.
Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Democrat-Favoring Congressional MapMay 14, 2026Legal NewsVirginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court on May 11 to reinstate a favorable congressional map, testing whether the Court's redistricting framework applies equally to both parties.
Federal Grand Jury Returns Second Indictment Against Former FBI Director ComeyMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury re-indicted former FBI Director James Comey over an "86 47" social media post, raising First Amendment and selective prosecution claims.
Federal Jury Convicts Virginia Man in 96-Database Deletion CaseMay 11, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in the Eastern District of Virginia convicted Sohaib Akhter on computer fraud, password trafficking, and firearm charges after he deleted 96 U.S. government databases.
Fairfax Jury Convicts Banfield on All Counts in Staged Double MurderMay 10, 2026VerdictsA Fairfax County jury convicted Brendan Banfield on all counts, including two aggravated murder charges, for killing his wife and a staged home invader in Virginia.
DOJ Civil Rights Division Probes Fairfax Prosecutor Over Immigration Plea PracticesMay 10, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ Civil Rights Division opens a formal investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano over alleged immigration-based plea bargaining favoring undocumented defendants.