Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Fourth Circuit in Immigration Judges’ Speech DisputeMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Fourth Circuit in a dispute over immigration judges' speech rules, invoking the party-presentation principle and siding with the Trump administration.
Fairfax Jury Awards $3.09 Million in Lung Biopsy Wrongful Death CaseMay 29, 2026VerdictsA Fairfax Circuit Court jury awarded $3.09 million to the family of a woman who died after an unrecognized intercostal artery injury during a CT-guided lung biopsy.
Federal Jury Awards $10 Million to Teacher Shot by Six-Year-OldMay 29, 2026VerdictsA Virginia jury awarded Abby Zwerner $10 million against former assistant principal Ebony Parker for gross negligence after Zwerner was shot by a student at Richneck Elementary in 2023.
Virginia Supreme Court Voids Voter-Approved Redistricting Amendment in 4-3 DecisionMay 25, 2026Legal NewsVirginia's Supreme Court voided a voter-approved redistricting amendment 4-3, citing an unconstitutional approval timeline, locking current congressional maps in place for 2026.
Judge Dismisses Comey Case, Finding Prosecutor Illegally AppointedMay 23, 2026Legal NewsA federal judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the special prosecutor was unconstitutionally appointed under the Appointments Clause.
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.