Google Appeals Search Monopoly Ruling to D.C. Circuit, DOJ Cross-AppealsMay 29, 2026Legal NewsGoogle has appealed Judge Mehta's search monopoly ruling to the D.C. Circuit; the DOJ cross-appealed seeking Chrome divestiture, with oral argument expected in late 2026.
Supreme Court Vacates Mississippi Death Sentence Over Batson Jury-Selection FailureMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court, 5-4, vacated a Mississippi death sentence after finding the trial court skipped a mandatory step in the Batson racial-bias jury-selection inquiry.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts California Man in White House Correspondents’ Dinner ShootingMay 29, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Cole Tomas Allen on four counts, including attempted assassination of President Trump, stemming from an April 2026 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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 Jury Convicts Kent Man on 17 Felony Robbery CountsMay 27, 2026VerdictsA Seattle federal jury convicted Shannon Hartfield on 17 felony counts of armed robbery and bank robbery in the Western District of Washington on May 26, 2026.
Federal Circuit Stay Halts Section 122 Tariff Refunds for Most ImportersMay 27, 2026Legal NewsThe Federal Circuit stayed the CIT's May 7 ruling invalidating Trump's 10% Section 122 tariff surcharge, limiting the injunction to three named plaintiffs while the appeal proceeds.
Supreme Court Weighs Federal Reserve Independence in Cook Removal CaseMay 27, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Cook in January 2026, with justices appearing to favor preserving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's position and central bank independence.
Supreme Court Weighs Transgender Sports Bans in Two Consolidated CasesMay 27, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court heard arguments on transgender sports bans in January 2026; a ruling expected by June could affect laws in 27 states under Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause.
Supreme Court Strikes Louisiana’s Second Majority-Black District as Racial GerrymanderMay 27, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais holds that Louisiana's remedial majority-Black district is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, reshaping VRA redistricting law nationwide.
Supreme Court Conservative Majority Signals End of Humphrey’s ExecutorMay 27, 2026Legal NewsAll six conservative justices signaled they would gut Humphrey's Executor at December 2025 arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, threatening FTC and agency independence.