Small Claims Court Can Help With Everyday Disputes, but Winning Is Not the End
Small claims court can help consumers pursue smaller money disputes without a lawyer, but rules, limits, fees and collection steps vary by state.
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court kept birthright citizenship in place, rejecting a Trump executive order that sought to deny automatic citizenship to some children born in the United States.
Supreme Court Ends Term With Mixed Rulings on Presidential Powers
The Court expanded presidential control over some agencies, protected Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now, upheld late-arriving mail ballot laws, and left Trump’s E. Jean Carroll verdict in place.
Overtime Pay Rules Are Back to the Old Threshold, and Some Salaried Workers May Feel It
Federal overtime rules have returned to the older salary threshold after court decisions and Labor Department action, but salary alone still does not decide who gets overtime.
Court Ruling Gives Federal Workers More Room to Prove Disability Claims
A federal appeals ruling could make it easier for some federal employees to qualify for disability retirement when medical evidence is complicated.
Why a Judge Is Still Asking Questions About a Blocked $1.8 Billion Federal Fund
A federal judge has kept a proposed $1.8 billion fund on hold even after the administration said it no longer plans to move forward, highlighting how courts handle disputes involving taxpayer money and government authority.
Why a 30-Year-Old Federal Promise Is Moving 45,000 Acres Toward Hopi Trust Land
A new federal filing would move more than 45,000 acres of Arizona land toward trust status for the Hopi Tribe, advancing a settlement process that began nearly three decades ago.
Federal Judge Blocks Immigration Benefit Freeze for People From 39 Countries
A federal court halted policies that paused decisions on certain immigration applications, raising new questions about executive authority and the future of pending cases.
Court Orders Trump Administration to Restore National Park Exhibits Changed Under History Directive
A federal judge ordered the restoration of altered national park exhibits and restricted additional changes while a lawsuit over the administration's history directive moves forward.
A Kennedy Center Naming Dispute Has Become a Test of How Public Institutions Are Governed
A federal court order requiring the removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center materials has focused attention on a broader question: who has legal authority to reshape public institutions.
Alabama Map Order Shows How Fast Voting Rights Rules Are Changing
The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a disputed congressional map this year, putting a fast-moving redistricting fight back in front of voters, courts, and election officials.
Supreme Court Lets FCC Keep Key Enforcement Tool in Phone Privacy Case
The Supreme Court sided with the FCC in a telecom privacy dispute, preserving an enforcement process tied to penalties over customer location data.
Justice Department Scraps Anti-Weaponization Fund After Backlash
A Justice Department fund tied to Trump v. IRS will not move forward after criticism, court setbacks and congressional scrutiny.
Appeals Court Ruling Narrows Fight Over Pentagon Transgender Service Policy
A divided D.C. Circuit panel ruled against the policy, but the practical effect is limited while the broader legal fight continues.
Alabama Map Fight Returns to Supreme Court With 2026 House Stakes
Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to let it use a disputed congressional map after a lower court said the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
Immigration Court Closure Shows How Judge Cuts Can Reshape Asylum Cases
The shutdown of San Francisco’s immigration court shows how staffing cuts and case transfers can change the path for asylum seekers.
Lawsuits Challenge New $1.8 Billion Fund for Claims of Government “Weaponization”
Legal challenges to a new DOJ-backed fund raise questions about settlement authority, federal spending power, and how political retaliation claims should be handled.
Justice Jackson’s Voting-Rights Warning Puts Court Trust Back in Focus
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s criticism after a voting-rights ruling highlights a larger question about public confidence in the Supreme Court.