D.C. Circuit Panel Presses DOJ on Law Firm Executive OrdersMay 18, 2026Legal NewsThe D.C. Circuit grilled DOJ lawyers May 14 over executive orders targeting Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey, signaling skepticism of the government's position.
Supreme Court Reinstates Alabama’s VRA-Blocked Map Before May PrimaryMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 unsigned order revives Alabama's VRA-blocked 2023 congressional map days before the May 19 primary, remanding under Louisiana v. Callais.
D.C. Circuit Panel Questions Pentagon Authority to Penalize Kelly Over SpeechMay 15, 2026Legal NewsA D.C. Circuit panel grilled government lawyers May 7 over whether the Pentagon can strip a sitting senator's military retirement pay as punishment for a speech act.
Supreme Court Clears Alabama’s Blocked Congressional Map, Deepens VRA SplitMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court vacated a ruling blocking Alabama's GOP-drawn map, remanding under a tighter VRA standard and triggering a special election for four House districts.
Supreme Court Signals Federal Reserve May Be Immune From Removal RulingMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court has yet to rule in Trump v. Cook, with justices signaling the Fed's unique structure may shield it from a broad removal-power ruling.
Supreme Court Poised to Decide Presidential Removal Power Over Independent AgenciesMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is expected to rule by July in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that could overturn Humphrey's Executor and reshape presidential power over independent agencies.
Supreme Court’s End-of-Term Sprint Begins With 35 Cases PendingMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court began its end-of-term opinion season May 14, with 35 decided cases pending on executive power, birthright citizenship, and transgender sports.
Supreme Court Justices Signal Skepticism Over Birthright Citizenship OrderMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court heard argument in Trump v. Barbara, with justices across the ideological spectrum questioning the administration's reinterpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause.
DC Circuit Blocks Boasberg’s Criminal Contempt Probe of Trump OfficialsMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe D.C. Circuit shut down Judge Boasberg's contempt probe of Trump officials over Venezuelan deportation flights, ruling his order lacked the clarity contempt requires.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Majority-Black District, Guts VRA Section 2May 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais strikes down a majority-Black district and sharply limits VRA Section 2, triggering redistricting efforts across several Republican-led states.