Law

The U.S. Supreme Court is once again at the center of a national cultural and legal debate as it hears oral arguments in two cases challenging state laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in female sports teams at publicly funded schools. The cases place the Court’s conservative

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first appearance in a U.S. federal court in Manhattan on Monday, marking a historic development in international law enforcement and criminal justice. Maduro, who was apprehended in a surprise operation by U.S. forces in Caracas early Saturday morning, stood before U.S. District Judge Alvin

Jack Smith, the former special counsel appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice, defended his investigations into President Donald Trump during a closed-door appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting that every prosecutorial decision he made was grounded exclusively in evidence and the rule of law. According to his prepared

President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, escalating his legal strategy against international media organizations and placing a major British public institution under scrutiny in a U.S. court. The lawsuit alleges that a documentary segment edited by the broadcaster presented a misleading and damaging

Digital Screening Set to Expand for Visa-Waiver Travelers The United States is preparing to introduce new requirements that would significantly expand the type of personal information collected from visitors who enter the country through the Visa Waiver Program. The proposal, currently open for public comment for 60 days, would require

Federal Investigators Capture Suspect in Long-Running Pipe Bomb Case The FBI has arrested a man in the Woodbridge, Virginia area believed to be responsible for placing the pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national committee buildings prior to the events of January 6, 2021. This development marks a pivotal

Understanding the New REAL ID Enforcement for U.S. Travelers The Transportation Security Administration will begin charging a $45 nonrefundable verification fee for U.S. air travelers who arrive at domestic airports without a REAL ID or an accepted alternative form of identification. The requirement, in effect since May, enters a stricter

The Supreme Court is examining a high-stakes legal conflict that could redefine how internet providers address copyright violations committed by their customers. The dispute centers on whether Cox Communications, one of the nation’s largest broadband companies, can be held financially responsible for repeated copyright infringements allegedly conducted through its network.

National Guard Operations Face Legal Uncertainty in Tennessee A recent judicial decision in Tennessee has introduced a significant pause in the federal crime-reduction efforts underway in Memphis. On Monday night, a state chancellor issued an order temporarily blocking the deployment of the Tennessee National Guard. This was under the public

Federal agency expands use of surveillance and AI-based monitoring tools U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is deploying advanced technology to strengthen its ability to identify and monitor individuals within the country. The new tools include mobile applications that allow federal agents to scan a person’s face through a phone