Articles tagged: Lawsuits

Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX for trespassing on its Texas property

The company is accusing SpaceX of damaging its property, which it bought in 2017 to impede Trump’s border wall, and wants $15 million in damages.

Authors Keep Unsuccessfully Suing Adam McKay Over His Least Funny Comedy Movie

A district court judge just dismissed a $3 billion lawsuit over one of McKay’s biggest flops

Elon Musk Slapped With Major New Complication

The reigning king of controversy has one more expensive problem.

Dr. Phil Could Be In The Sanctions Hot Seat Very Soon In Legal Battle With Christian TV Network Over Scuttled $500M Deal & Chapter 11 Moves

Trinity Broadcasting have put their cards on the pulpit and the clock is ticking on whether Dr. Phil will be facing a judge today in Dallas, possible sanctions, or be on the other side of asking questions in deposition very soon in his legal Holy War with the…

Elon Musk Hopes to Wriggle His Way Out of Allegations He Duped Twitter Investors

Regulators claim he cheated investors out of a $150 million gain.

Trump v. YouTube settlement talks quietly drag on, and a judge demands a public update

Trump's 2021 "censorship" suit against YouTube and Sundar Pichai has been in private settlement talks for months. The judge wants an update.

Trump says he is bringing a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times

Trump said he is filing a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The Times in Florida.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Shutters All 19 of Its Fresh Supermarkets in the U.K., Files a Lawsuit in Brooklyn Federal Court

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the 13 Best Diversified Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On September 23, 2025, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN...

Immigration Questions And Lawsuit Cast Doubt On $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

A lawsuit raises new questions about the future of the Trump administration’s proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa holders.

Journalist Suing Melania Trump Says He Wants to Ask Her & Donald About Epstein

Melania Trump's legal battle with journalist Michael Wolff  is getting uglier ... and Wolff says he can't wait to ask Melania and President Donald Trump about Jeffrey Epstein under oath. Here's the deal ... Wolff filed a lawsuit Tuesday…

Melania Trump Sued by Journalist Michael Wolff for Defamation Over Book Deal

Melania Trump is being dragged into a legal battle with journalist Michael Wolff -- who has filed a lawsuit accusing the First Lady of trying to block publication of his upcoming tell-all about her life. According to new court documents, obtained…

Melania Trump Sued By Michael Wolff In Response To First Lady’s $1B Defamation Threats Over Jeffrey Epstein Statements: “Turning The Tables On The Trumps,” Says Journo

“To be perfectly honest, I’d like nothing better than to get Donald Trump and Melania Trump under oath in front of a court reporter, and actually find out all of the details of their relationship with Epstein,” said Micheal Wolff today. Along a lawsuit filed …

Ken Paxton’s Tylenol Lawsuit Is Off To A Terrible Start

Ken Paxton’s bullshit lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, built on Trump and RFK Jr.’s bullshit press conference in which they pretended that science says acetaminophen causes autism, is off to a predictably bad start. I had a bit of a laugh shortly after …

10 Monday AM Reads

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Trump’s Tariffs Could Be Overturned. Companies Are Rushing to Get Refunds. Dozens of importers, including major companies, are filing lawsuits to preserve their right to tariff refunds ahead of a key December 15 dead…

US federal employees file complaint against Trump’s anti-transgender policy

The complaint targets a policy that would nix coverage under federal health insurance for gender-affirming healthcare.

Judge Catches DOJ Lying, Tells It To Turn Over More Documents To Kilmar Abrego Garcia

It’s hilarious that a single Salvadoran migrant has made the Trump administration look so pitiful. During one of its first purge efforts, the administration deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia and another 100-plus migrants to El Salvador’s infamous CECOT prison. Si…

Appeals Court Tells Trump California National Guard Members Are No Longer His To Use And Abuse

Given the recent Supreme Court ruling that (surprisingly!) said Trump did not have the executive power to commandeer National Guard troops to aid and abet law enforcement/deportation efforts in Illinois, this ruling [PDF] from the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court …

US judge dismisses lawsuit by Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza

By Jonathan Stempel Jan 8 (Reuters) - A federal judge dismissed on Thursday a lawsuit demanding the U.S. government conduct emergency rescues of Palestinian ...

Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

A federal judge said Friday that she expects to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a program that offered temporary legal...

Five states sue over Trump freezing $10 billion in childcare, family assistance funds

By Nate Raymond Jan 8 (Reuters) - Five Democratic-led states sued U.S.

Judge Tears Into ICE Over Its Inhumane Facilities, Insane Amount Of Lying

This ruling was released in the middle of last month and I really wish I had gotten to it sooner. Let’s not pretend this will change anything about how this administration full of white Christian nationalists will treat detained migrants. And it definitely wo…

Minnesota Sues to Stop ICE ‘Invasion’

The state of Minnesota, along with the Twin Cities, have sued the US government and several officials to halt the flood of agents carrying out an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.

Minnesota officials sue to block Trump's immigration crackdown as enforcement intensifies

More than 2,000 federal immigration agents are in Minnesota, and that number is expected to increase. On Monday, an NPR reporter witnessed multiple instances where immigration agents drove around Minneapolis — and in parking lots of big box stores — and rando…

A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues

The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.

US judge blocks Trump administration from canceling pediatrics group's grants

By Nate Raymond Jan 12 (Reuters) - A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from terminating nearly $12 million in grant funding awarded to the...

Chevron asks Supreme Court for rematch in Louisiana wetlands case

(The Center Square) – A Louisiana jury last April determined oil giant Chevron owed $744 million for environmental damage to the state's coastline. Chevron, ...

Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly sues Pentagon, Pete Hegseth over censure campaign

"His unconstitutional crusade against me sends a chilling message to every retired member of the military: if you speak out and say something that the President or Secretary of Defense doesn't like, you will be censured, threatened with demotion or even prose…

BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out

Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

Minnesota sues over Trump's ICE enforcement. And, SCOTUS hears trans athlete cases

Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration over unconstitutional ICE conduct. And, SCOTUS hears two cases on whether states can bar transgender athletes from women's sports.

Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers'

A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down.

A conservative Supreme Court tackles the question of trans women in school sports

The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing.

Kelly sues Hegseth over attempted demotion

The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.

Minnesota sues Trump administration over immigration crackdown

Lawsuit seeks to halt operation that officials have called a 'federal invasion' and that left a mother of three dead.

Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for ‘punitive retribution’

The Trump administration has sought to censure Kelly for a video encouraging the military to reject 'illegal orders'.

A federal judge dismisses the DOJ's effort to get voter data from California

The Trump administration has been dealt its first legal setback in its unprecedented effort to consolidate voter data traditionally held by states.

Behind the front lines of the legal battle against Trump's National Guard deployments

As President Trump began a pattern of deploying the National Guard to democratic-led cities, several Democratic attorneys general and their staffs worked to coordinate their fight against the deployments – and, ultimately, they won.

US judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking California voter details

By Sara Merken NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit that sought an unredacted statewide voter...

US judge orders curbs on ICE agents’ actions against Minnesota protesters

The court injunction bars federal ​agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.

Trump: 'I'll Be Suing JPMorgan Chase' Over Post-January 6 'Debanking'

President Donald Trump says he plans to sue JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) for the abrupt closure of his accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol...

FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust loss

The Federal Trade Commission will appeal its loss in a landmark antitrust case against Meta, the agency announced Tuesday. US District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled in November that the government failed to prove that Meta had an illegal monopoly over a su…

Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged 'debanking'

The lawsuit escalates a series of confrontations between the president and the leader of the country's biggest bank.

White House ballroom: Judge signals skepticism of Trump administration arguments

The federal judge presiding over a challenge to the White House ballroom project signaled deep skepticism of the Trump administration's arguments.

Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park

The National Park Service has removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park in response to President Donald Trump's...

Judge rules US Justice Department filed a lawsuit over Georgia voter data in the wrong city

A federal judge in Georgia on Friday dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit seeking voter information from the state, ruling the federal government had ...

Philadelphia sues Trump admin over removal of slavery memorial

The city of Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the National Parks Service's removal of a slavery exhibit at the President’s House.

WATCH: Will a federal judge halt construction of the White House ballroom?

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit aiming to halt the Trump administration's construction of the White House Ballroom, with a judgment expected next month.

Trump Says Lawsuit Over Ballroom Project Has Exposed 'Heretofore Top Secret Fact'

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Lawyers for Renee Good’s family have experience taking on the government, but this time they face more hurdles

The family of a woman fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis retained a law firm that helped land a large settlement in another case of deadly force by ...

Judge Blocks DHS From Destroying Evidence From Alex Pretti’s Execution By Federal Officers

First, there’s the lies: the immediate, reflexive flurry of posts meant to portray anyone federal immigration officers kill as a threat to public safety. When an officer murdered Renee Good, the administration claimed she was a terrorist who was trying to run…

Families of killed men file first U.S. federal lawsuit over drug boat strikes

The case filed in Massachusetts is the first lawsuit over the strikes to land in a U.S. federal court since the Trump administration launched a campaign to target vessels off the coast of Venezuela.

The US is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit after a lethal strike on a boat it says was smuggling drugs

Two Trinidadian nationals were said to be among six people killed by a US strike. The lawsuit characterized the strike as 'unlawful.'

Trinidadian Families Sue the Trump Admin Over Wrongful Deaths in October Boat Strike

The families of Trinidadian fishermen killed by the U.S. military in an October boat strike are demanding justice.

Trump Admin Suddenly Wants Louisiana to Drop Abortion Pill Lawsuit. I Wonder Why...

Hint: The answer starts with “mid” and ends with “terms.”

US judge blocks Trump policy targeting Minnesota's refugees

Are We Seriously Going to Relitigate Trump's Dozens of Failed 2020 Election Interference Lawsuits?

Team Trump even seems to be bringing back election interference figures like Sidney Powell, who agreed to testify against him in Georgia.

Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over tax returns leak

Trump is suing his own Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department on Thursday over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax information during his first term.

NY attorney general opposes stay of ruling invalidating Sarcone appointment

Attorney General Letitia James is opposing the Justice Department's request for a stay pending an appeal of a judge's decision invalidating two subpoenas...

Judge blocks US gov’t move to end deportation protections for Ethiopians

Ruling delays February 13 deadline affecting 5,000 people amid wider legal challenges to Trump's immigration crackdown.

“That’s not a friend”: Trump threatens lawsuit against Epstein estate for “conspiring” with Wolff

The president said the newly released Epstein files "absolve" him of any wrongdoing and reveal a plot against him

Trump administration sued over visa freeze on immigrants from 75 countries

A group of nonprofit organizations and U.S. citizens Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for people from nearly half of the world's countries.

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.

‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspension

Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of 'public charge', 'discriminating' against residents of 75 countries.

Trump Admin Sued For Defunding the “Most Important Infrastructure Project in the Country”

The project would improve the most heavily traveled portion of the national passenger rail system.

Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard

The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians

A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal setback.

US judge temporarily blocks lifting of deportation protections for Haiti migrants

The judge said the Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not have facts or law on her side.

Trump announces plan to sue Harvard for $1bn damages

The US president writes on Truth Social that he wants 'nothing further to do, into the future' with the university.

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting effort

Redrawing of electoral maps along partisan lines taken in response to similar measures in Republican-led states.

Supreme Court Rejects Republican Challenge To Gavin Newsom-Led State Redistricting Plan

The Supreme Court delivered a win to California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, rejecting a Republican challenge of a redistricting in the state that was passed overwhelmingly by voters last November. The high court denied an injunction that would have pu…

Why is the Trump administration really appealing its Meta loss?

After a federal judge ruled that Meta was not an illegal monopolist in a blow against the Federal Trade Commission, the agency issued what was in part a typical statement of disappointment. Another part of the statement was anything but: a political attack on…

Judge orders 3 families returned to US after finding DHS used 'lies' to deport them

A judge has ordered the administration to return three immigrant families to the U.S. after finding that immigration agents used "deception and coercion" to remove them.

This Is So Much Bigger Than Pete Hegseth or Mark Kelly

A decision against the senator could affect all military retirees.

Trump's case against BBC set to go to trial in February 2027

Donald Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in February 2027.

Federal judge orders return of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act

In his Thursday order, U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to allow any of the men deported last year to El Salvador to appear in a U.S. port of entry to be conditionally allowed in as they challenge their removal.

Judge approves Mark Kelly's request for preliminary injunction against Pete Hegseth

Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, sued Hegseth after the Defense Secretary moved to formally censure him for participating in a video where he told service members they can refuse illegal orders.

Virginia’s Law: How Democrat proposal could spark flood of sex abuse claims

US Democrats seek to scrap statute of limitations for sex abuse crimes in bill named after Epstein accuser.

Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits

As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.

Meta-backed Scale AI is taking the Department of Defense to court. Some docs are expected to be classified.

The nature of the dispute with the Department of Defense, including what Scale AI is seeking, is unclear.

Trump Is Suing His Own Government

The president is seeking billions in taxpayer dollars from his own IRS. Whether he can do this is perhaps less important than whether he should.

Judge Accuses DOJ Of Telling Court To “Pound Sand,” In Case Over Venezuelans Sent To Salvadoran Concentration Camp

Judge Boasberg got his vindication in the frivolous “complaint” the DOJ filed against him, and now he’s calling out the DOJ’s bullshit in the long-running case that caused them to file the complaint against him in the first place: the JGG v. Trump case regard…

Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student’s return

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.

US judge blocks Trump administration from punishing Senator Mark Kelly

Judge Richard J Leon, a Republican appointee, has rejected the government's case as 'anemic' and 'horsefeathers'.

Trump Affiliates Bannon and Epshteyn Named in ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Crypto Coin Lawsuit

The creators and promoters of the coin are facing accusations similar to those faced by the “Hawk Tuah” girl.

DOJ sues Harvard over alleged withholding of race-related admissions documents

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of withholding admissions data.

These Fortune Global 500 companies have sued the Trump administration for tariff refunds

From Costco to Toyota, global companies are filing lawsuits to secure tariff refunds should the Supreme Court decide to strike down Trump's duties.

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Restore Slavery Exhibits It Took Down

A judge ordered Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Monday to restore a slavery-related exhibit at the President’s House in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. Burgum ordered the National Park Service last month to remove the Philadelphia exh…

US judge says wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained

Judge says Trump administration has made 'one empty threat after another' to deport Salvadoran national to Africa.

Judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit

Judge accuses the US government of trying to rewrite history by taking down the exhibit in the city of Philadelphia.

Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions

President Trump is asking the federal government for billions of dollars in damages, putting his own Justice Department on the spot and creating an unprecedented ethical morass.

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.

Nevada sues Kalshi as federal regulators say back off

Nevada officials sued Kalshi, calling it an illegal betting website. The same day, a top Trump finance regulator said states should butt out.

Student-loan borrowers are now getting checks in the mail through a $100 million settlement with a major lender

The checks are from a 2024 settlement with private lender Navient over claims that it "cheated" student-loan borrowers out of lower monthly payments.

California, Colorado and Washington sue Trump administration to unlock funding for clean energy projects

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - California, Colorado and Washington are suing the federal government to force it to pay out grants approved by Congress for...

EPA faces lawsuits over climate endangerment finding withdrawal

Medical and environmental groups are challenging the EPA’s decision to break with the long-standing scientific evidence that climate change endangers human health

Minnesota judge holds federal attorney in civil contempt

A federal judge in Minnesota held a Trump administration attorney in civil contempt for “flagrant disobedience of court orders” in the case of a noncitizen swept up in the immigration crackdown there earlier this year.

Advocacy groups sue Trump administration over endangerment finding’s repeal

The US Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the climate change finding as part of a push to slash regulation.

Judge Pares Down DOJ’s Antitrust Claims Against Live Nation, But Lawsuit Can Proceed To Trial

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed portions of the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, but will allow other claims to proceed to trial next month. The Justice Department and 39 states sued Live Nation in 2024, with claims that comp…

Newsmax Didn’t Like Its NewsGuard Rating, So The FTC Attacked NewsGuard, And Now NewsGuard Is Suing

We’ve written a few times now about how the GOP’s “free speech warriors” have been waging an absolutely absurd campaign against NewsGuard, a company whose entire business model is… expressing opinions about the reliability of news sources. You know, speech. T…

Vietnam Veterans sue to block proposed 'Independence Arch' near Arlington National Cemetery

The lawsuit challenges President Trump's plans for "Independence Arch," a 250-foot structure proposed for Memorial Circle.

Trump admin seeks to strike Epstein connections from record

The Trump admin employs an extreme stalling tactic in suit concerning potential Epstein-related Trump interviews

Lawyer in SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs says his clients want a refund

Neal Katyal, one of the lawyers who defended U.S. businesses in the SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs, argues that the federal government must refund them with interest.

Maryland sues Trump administration to halt construction of ICE facility

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said on Monday that the state had filed a lawsuit against the Trump...

Isaac Hayes Estate Settles With Trump Over Rally Use of ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

Isaac Hayes' estate has reached a private settlement with President Trump over his unauthorized use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at political rallies.

Nonprofit Coalition Asks Courts to Prevent Coercive Federal Investigation Tactics

Seventeen organizations filed an amicus brief calling out pretextual federal investigations and arguing for judicial oversight. The post Nonprofit Coalition Asks Courts to Prevent Coercive Federal Investigation Tactics appeared first on The Intercept.

Isaac Hayes’ Estate Reaches Settlement With Donald Trump Over Use Of ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

The estate of Isaac Hayes has reached a settlement with Donald Trump over the use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at campaign rallies. A joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice was filed in U.S. District Court in Atlanta on Monday. The terms were not …

Maryland sues Trump administration to stop construction of ICE detention facility

Maryland is suing the Trump administration to stop the construction of an immigration detention facility in the state.

FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling

The logistics giant seeks to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.

US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations

Trump administration has sought to penalise pro-Palestine political activity and deport foreign-born student activists.

Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says

A US District Judge denied a preservation group's effort to put a pause on construction

Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions

Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.

Trump's attempt to quickly axe a key affordable student-loan repayment plan gets shut down in court

A court dismissed the Trump administration's proposed settlement to eliminate the SAVE student-loan repayment plan ahead of schedule.

Trump Settles With Isaac Hayes’ Estate Over Use Of Music During The Campaign

One of the unfortunate knock on effects of being generally insufferable is that many people don’t want to be associated with you in any way. And when you’re both insufferable and happen to be the most divisive American political figure in modern history, all …

Big Law thought it won its battle with Trump. That lasted a day.

Yesterday, the Justice Department gave up trying to justify President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting law firms. Now it wants another shot.

President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets

The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.

Trump's TikTok Deal Benefited Firms That 'Personally Enriched' Him, Lawsuit Says

An anti-corruption group has filed a lawsuit (PDF) against Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the deal that transferred TikTok's U.S. operations to a group of investors tied to the administration. The suit claims the arrangement violates a 2024 …

Judge clears path for refunds on Trump's tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled unlawful

A federal judge on Wednesday said companies are entitled to benefits from the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down Trump-era tariffs.

US states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs

Lawsuit is to stop the 10% tariffs that Trump immediately imposed after US Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.

Nintendo is suing the US government for a refund of Trump’s illegal tariffs

Nintendo of America is suing the US government over President Trump's tariffs and is demanding a "prompt refund, with interest" of any duties that it has paid, according to a complaint filed in the US Court of International Trade, as reported previously by Af…

SEC Settles Case Against Investor in Trump-Linked Crypto Projects Amid Pay-to-Play Allegations

Justin Sun has been eager to promote crypto offerings related to the President.

Nintendo Sues the U.S. Government to Get Refunds for Trump’s Ridiculous Tariffs

Nintendo isn't the first company to sue and it probably won't be the last.

Nintendo Suing United States Govt. Over Trump Tariffs

The Mario company wants its money back with interest according to a newly filed lawsuit

Anthropic sues US government after unprecedented national security designation

Brands Trump administration decision 'legally unsound' and has 'no choice but to challenge it in court' AI giant Anthropic says that it has "no choice" but to sue the US government after being officially designated a supply chain risk to national security.…

Nintendo sues Trump administration

Nintendo is suing the US government over the tariffs enacted by the Trump administration that the US Supreme Court later deemed unconstitutional. Read more

Nintendo sues U.S. government over tariffs — Japanese videogame giant seeks 200 billion refund with interest

Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on March 6 in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking a refund of tariffs it paid under President Donald Trump's executive orders.

Nintendo Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Tariffs

Nintendo’s American branch has reportedly joined a growing list of companies suing the U.S. government over tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, seeking refunds after a recent court ruling declared the duties unlawful. Nintendo of America has file…

Judge voids Kari Lake actions at Voice of America

Ruling says the Trump ally lacked authority to run the US global media agency, invalidating major media layoffs

Anthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain Risk Designation

The Claude chatbot developer says the Trump administration overstepped by escalating a contract dispute into a federal ban on the company’s technology.

Anthropic is suing the Department of Defense

Anthropic has sued the US government over its designation as a supply-chain risk, the latest move in a weekslong battle between it and the Pentagon over the acceptable use cases for its military AI tech. The suit, filed in a California district court, accuses…

Live Nation settles government antitrust suit — that probably doesn’t include a breakup

On Monday, Live Nation-Ticketmaster agreed to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit with the Department of Justice. Eight states so far have indicated they plan to join the settlement, a district attorney said in court, and four others remain unclear on their st…

Anthropic Officially Sues the Pentagon for Labeling the AI Company a ‘Supply Chain Risk’

Anthropic says the Pentagon is "seeking to destroy the economic value created by one of the world’s fastest-growing private companies."

The company behind one of Trump's oft-worn shoe brands is suing his administration over tariffs

Florsheim Shoe Company makes Oxford shoes that Trump often wears. Weyco Group, its parent, is suing over Trump's tariffs and seeking a refund.

Anthropic sues Trump administration after clash over AI use

Anthropic seeks to block White House designation of firm as supply-chain risk.

Trump's DOJ Embraces Concert Price Gouging in Sweetheart Settlement with Live Nation, Ticketmaster

The DOJ argued Live Nation was a monopoly controlling the concert industry, needing to be broken up. Instead, the billionaires win again.

DOJ Un-Drops Its Appeal Against Law Firms, Files Brief That Gets The First Amendment Exactly Backwards

On Wednesday of last week, I wrote a post about how the Trump administration had quietly given up defending its unconstitutional executive orders targeting law firms. The DOJ was dropping its appeals, the firms that fought had won, and the firms that capitula…

The Government Told Courts It Could Easily Refund Unlawful Tariffs. Now It Says It Can’t.

When companies sued to block Trump’s IEEPA tariffs last year, one of the key arguments they made was obvious: if these tariffs turn out to be illegal, we’ll never get our money back. We need an injunction now. The government had an equally confident response:…

Anthropic sues Trump administration to undo US ‘supply chain risk’ tag

In its lawsuit, Anthropic said the designation was unlawful and violated its US free speech and due process rights.

Federal workers sue over sting operations by provocateur James O'Keefe...

Federal employees have been losing their jobs after sting operations engineered by political provocateur James O'Keefe. Now some of them are fighting back in court.

Nintendo Seeks Refunds From Trump Administration After Supreme Court Struck Down Tariffs

Nintendo of America is seeking a refund from the Trump administration after the Supreme Court ruled that the president lacked sweeping authority to impose tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade l…

Nintendo Switches Lanes, Sues US Over Tariffs

Mario wants his money back.

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data

A coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education...

Anthropic doesn’t trust the Pentagon, and neither should you

Today we’re talking about the messy, fast-moving situation at Anthropic, the maker of Claude that now finds itself in a very ugly legal battle with the Pentagon.  The back-and-forth is complicated, but as of a few days ago, the Pentagon had deemed Anthropic a…

DOJ Quietly Pleads With Another State to STFU About Its Anti-Abortion Agenda

The Trump Administration on Friday asked Missouri to pause or dismiss its lawsuit against the FDA over mifepristone. Sounds like someone's getting more and more concerned about the midterms.

The IRS’s Verification System for Sharing Taxpayer Data With ICE Would Have Accepted ‘Don’t Care 12345’ as a Valid Address

We’re a couple weeks late to this one, but it deserves more attention than it received. As the Washington Post first reported, a federal judge has found that the IRS violated federal law 42,695 times when it handed over confidential taxpayer addresses to ICE …

A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump’s $10bn lawsuit might fail

Experts say Trump's decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout.

Kennedy Center Must Allow Ex Officio Board Member To Voice Her Dissent In Meeting On Trump’s Plans For Closure And Renovation, Judge Rules

The Kennedy Center must provide one of its ex officio board members information on Donald Trump’s plans to close and renovate the arts institution, and to allow her to voice her opinion at the body’s upcoming meeting next week. U.S. District Judge Christopher…

Judge Concludes Grand Jury Subpoena to Fed Had Improper Purpose

"There is abundant evidence that the subpoenas' dominant (if not sole) purpose is to harass and pressure Powell either to yield to the President or to resign and make way for a Fed Chair who will. On the other side of the scale, the Government has offered no …

Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies

In a rebuke, a federal district court judge blocked the administration's reduction in the number of immunizations recommended for kids and also changes to an influential vaccine committee.

Judge temporarily blocks key parts of RFK, Jr.’s effort to overhaul U.S. childhood vaccines

A federal judge on Monday issued a stay on the CDC’s move to reduce the number of routinely recommended childhood vaccines

BBC argues Florida has no jurisdiction over January 6 doc that didn't air in the U.S.

The British broadcaster seeks to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Donald Trump over a 2024 episode of its documentary series Panorama.

BBC files motion asking US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit

US president sued BBC over 'Trump: A Second Chance?', seeking $5bn for defamation, $5bn for unfair trade practices.

WATCH: Judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.'s efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy

A Massachusetts judge ruled on Monday in favor of medical organizations in their litigation against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over several of his changes to federal vaccine policy.

Nearly 150 retired judges take Anthropic's side in Pentagon fight

They said the DOD was free to choose its contractors but should not punish Anthropic "on its way out the door."

Pentagon responds to Anthropic suit arguing the company is a 'substantial risk' to national security

In a Tuesday filing, the Department of Defense argued that Anthropic's refusal to accept the government's contractual terms is not protected speech.

Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court

US defence secretary designated Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' after it refused to remove guardrails on its technology.

A judge shot down RFK Jr.’s vaccine overhaul. The fight is far from over

Kennedy's critics celebrated the ruling, while the Trump administration vowed to overturn it

WATCH: Jury sides with rapper Afroman in police music video case

Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff's deputies who sued him over music videos in which he used home security footage to mock their raid of his home.

US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling

The lawsuit seeks to overturn the Trump administration's reversal last month of the 2009 ruling that underpins all US policies aimed at lowering emissions.

U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against RFK, HHS For Its Vaccine Schedule Changes

It was mere days ago that we were discussing an interesting lawsuit brought by the American Academy of Pediatrics, among others, challenging RFK Jr. and HHS for violating the Administrative Procedures Act in making changes to the CDC’s ACIP panel and immuniza…

US states file lawsuit challenging Trump’s revocation of climate finding

The Trump administration revoked key scientific finding that formed a basis for regulations to address climate change.

US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies

In his ruling, Judge Paul Friedman ruled the Trump administration sought to force out 'disfavoured journalists'.

Trump administration seeks billions from Harvard over anti-Semitism claims

Harvard University has rejected the complaint as 'another pretextual and retaliatory action' from the Trump White House.

Long before Trump: How US policy has harmed the environment for decades

Environment advocacy groups are suing the US government over climate change policy rollback.

NJ attorney general sues to block ICE from moving forward with Roxbury detention center

Protesters demonstrated Saturday against a planned ICE detention center in Roxbury, NJ The lawsuit ratchets up the bitter fight over a 1,500-person site in a deep-red part of the Garden State. [ more › ]

Judge Rules Pentagon Cannot Block The NYT Anymore

Pete Kegseth is going to need an extra shot of tequila tonight to soothe his hurt fee fees after losing a big court case today regarding press access to the Pentagon. Here is what happened: In October 2025, Hegseth attempted to force news organizations to sig…

Underground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant on basis of race

An Underground Railroad museum in upstate New York alleged in a lawsuit Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated its federal grant on the basis of race, pointing to President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle diversity-focused initiatives.

Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' faces 2nd federal lawsuit

President Trump's attempt to create a compensation fund for those who claim they were targeted by the Biden administration is now at the center of two federal lawsuits.

Everybody’s Suing Paramount This Week

It's not just the states or the common people: writers and investors also don't want Paramount to get its hands on Warner Bros. Discovery.

Rivian Sues US Government for Tariff Refund

The EV maker says a Supreme Court ruling striking down “Liberation Day” tariffs isn’t enough — it wants a guaranteed refund with interest.

C+C Music Factory Co-Founder Robert Clivillés Sues Freedom Williams for $30 Million, Alleging He Wrongfully Claimed Trademark Despite Never Being a Group Member

Whatever fallout came as a result of the canceled Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall in Washington this summer, we can add a lawsuit that otherwise might not have happened. One prominent figure in that D.C. controversy, Freedom Williams, who made newsm…

Supreme Court allows construction of "probably illegal" White House ballroom

The Supreme Court of the United States today allowed construction of a massive ballroom on the White House grounds to continue, though Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that it's "probably illegal." The majority instead dodged the issue, ruling 5-4 that the Na…

The Trump administration is supporting OpenAI in the NYT copyright lawsuit

The Trump administration has intervened in The New York Times' copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, making an argument in favor of the AI lab. The landmark lawsuit, filed in December 2023, alleging that OpenAI unlawfully trained its AI systems on articles from T…

Trump Admin Teams Up With OpenAI in Its Fight Against the New York Times

The administration filed a statement of interest backing OpenAI in the newspaper’s lawsuit.

Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in Publishers’ Copyright Lawsuits

The federal government says making AI companies pay for content used to train their models would undermine national security.

Altria sues FDA over tobacco product review system

By Emma Rumney and Jonathan Stempel LONDON/NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Marlboro-maker Altria on Wednesday sued the U.S.

Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept’s Articles

Trump’s Justice Department filed a brief on behalf of OpenAI in a landmark copyright lawsuit by The Intercept and other media companies. The post Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept’s Articles appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election.

The Feds took their best shot at Big Tech. They missed.

The government can make Big Tech pay. But it can't make it smaller, which was the point.

PlayStation And Xbox Hit Back At Gamer Lawsuits Demanding Tariff Refunds: ‘There Is Nothing Unjust About Plaintiff Purchasing An Xbox At An Advertised Price And Getting Exactly What He Paid For’

The companies say there's no proof anyone was harmed

DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the...

Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes

A federal judge in Boston will hear arguments Thursday on whether to extend her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service requiring states to use a new mai...

Trump administration files urgent appeal with Supreme Court over mail-in ballot rules

The Trump administration filed an urgent appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking permission to immediately implement new U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots.

US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship

Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.

What’s behind the vote-by-mail controversy in the US?

As midterm elections approach in November, a legal battle is ensuing over attempts to regulate mail-in voting.

Billionaire Leon Black sues US congressional panel over Epstein subpoena

Lawyer accuses House panel investigating sex offender of 'fishing expedition' as lawmaker calls for contempt charges.

Look, John Roberts Actually Did an Unambiguously Good Thing for Once!

On Monday the Supreme Court told Donald Trump he can proceed full steam ahead to construct his monstrous ballroom. That’s not because the project is lawful: the per curiam 5-4 order on the shadow docket expressly offered no opinion on the merits. Indeed, ever…

Trump’s Antitrust Gambit May Backfire

What the Live Nation Case Says About the Fate of Monopolies Now.

BBC Board Members Told To Seek Legal Advice Before Traveling To U.S. Amid Trump Lawsuit

BBC board members have been advised to seek legal advice before traveling to America, as the British broadcaster defends a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump. During a BBC board meeting in April, directors were told to take counsel from in-house lawyers if…

Judge reinforces order halting immediate work on Trump’s 250-foot arch

A judge ordered the Trump administration to provide 48 hours’ notice before construction begins on the site of President Donald Trump’s planned arch.

Federal appeals court upholds ban on Trump's bid to use citizenship data for voter checks

Sept 5 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court panel rejected the Trump administration’s bid to lift a ban on using a federal immigration database to check the a...

Federal court dismisses Trump DOJ’s lawsuit over ICE activity in NJ

US Representative Seth Moulton appears with New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill at a roundtable discussion about veterans issues on August 19, 2026 The ruling comes after federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit in response to Gov. Mikie Sherill’s executive order ba…

Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms. The filing ca...

What a Nile crocodile case means for Trump’s DC building projects

The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision backing President Donald Trump’s massive ballroom at the White House is already playing into challenges over his other pet p...

Video game makers really don't want to give their customers tariff refunds

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are all arguing in court that they don't have to the pass tariff refunds they've received to their customers.

Trump administration appeals again to US Supreme Court over mail-in voting

How the nation's highest court rules could have major implications in this year’s midterm elections.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions to move forward for a third time

The Trump administration on Sunday asked the Supreme Court to temporarily allow the U.S.

Judge sides with Soros-funded NGO over Trump’s anti-lawfare fund

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to identify people behind the now-defunct Anti-Weaponization Fund designed to help victims of political prosecution

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

This marks the Trump administration's third time approaching the court.

Trump asks Supreme Court to revive controversial system used for voter purges

President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to reinstate a controversial citizenship records system his administration has sought to wield for...

IRS under Trump unlawfully shared taxpayer info with immigration authorities, court rules

By Nate Raymond Sept 8 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld an injunction blocking an Internal Revenue Service policy that allowed it to share...

Judge Demands Answers From DOJ For Refusing To Dismiss Reflecting Pool Case With Prejudice

There are multiple things this administration is incapable of doing: winning wars, curbing inflation, not acting like Nazis, wearing shoes that fit them, etc. But if there’s one thing it’s most known for, it’s the unwillingness to take a loss and move on. Tha…

US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement new vote-by-mail rules

The ruling is a blow to Trump administration's efforts to change how mail-in voting works ahead of November elections.

US states sue Trump over weakening of endangered species protections

Attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, DC, say the US government illegally rolled back landmark protections.

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fi...

A Judge Ordered ICE Agents To Stop Retaliating Against an Ohio Videographer. ICE Moved the Agents Out of Town.

After an ICE watcher in Springfield won a temporary injunction against ICE in a First Amendment lawsuit, the agency moved the officers accused of harassing h...

Judges Rule Trump Can’t Just Make Up An Emergency to Keep Coal Plant Open

The Department of Energy's emergency order forcing J.H. Campbell Power Plant to stay open has no basis in reality, an appeals court ruled.

US judge blocks Trump administration's 'loyalty' question for job applicants

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S.

US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut disaster agency workforce

US President Donald Trump has said he would like to abolish the agency.

A federal court says the government can lie to you. That will backfire

The ruling begs the question: What is even the point of government?

'Closer to extinction': NY fights Trump on changes to Endangered Species Act

Rossi, a rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, is put back into her tank after veterinarians and specialist at the Houston Zoo gave her a check up after she was flown in over 5,000 miles from the Anglesey Sea Zoo in the United Kingdom to Houston, on Aug. 11, 2026. …

Trump's swing at green card holders on public benefits is facing a slew of lawsuits

NYC and San Francisco are suing the Trump administration over a policy that would limit green cards for immigrants deemed likely to use safety nets.

NYC leads lawsuit over Trump rule linking benefits to green cards

New York City and other local governments are suing the Trump administration to block its new rule linking benefits to green cards

Texas landowners sue to block Trump border wall plans in the remote Big Bend region

Landowners, ranchers and business owners in the Big Bend region of Texas along with a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the region's landscape a...

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting, adding anoth...

Mamdani and others sue Trump over new green card restrictions

The rule would deny green cards for applicants who may use some public benefits.

Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall

Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.

Publishers Argue AI Firms Should Pay for Content as Copyright Case Advances

The cost of licensing news content would be a “rounding error” for companies like OpenAI, says Ziff Davis CEO Vivek Shah.

Judge blocks plan to return Trump's name to the Kennedy Center

The judge ruled that the arts center's board may not put Trump's name back up on the building, saying such a change needs Congressional approval.

Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or grounds in any way

A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center on Tuesday from returning President Donald Trump ’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to re...

South Korean workers challenging Trump administration over Georgia raid, CNN reports

Sept 15 (Reuters) - More than 300 South Korean workers who were detained in last year’s immigration raid at a Hyundai electric-vehicle manufacturing plant in...

The Supreme Court has finally had it with Trump’s plan to steal the midterms

On Monday evening, the Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited decision in United States Postal Service v. California — the case involving President Donald Trump’s attempt to sabotage voting by mail in the United States.  If Trump’s attack on mailed ballot…

Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules

Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.

Judge requires 30 days' notice before Trump can demolish Kennedy Center

By Katharine Jackson and Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to provide at least 30 days' notice before taking any steps to demolish the Kennedy Center, the landmark perfor…

Judge sets new condition as Trump talks about Kennedy Center being 'ripped down'

By Katharine Jackson and Mike ScarcellaWASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to provide at least 30 days' notice before taking any steps to demolish the Kennedy Center, the landmark perform…

US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any Kennedy Center physical changes

The ruling comes amid legal battle over Trump’s changes to the Kennedy Center, including his effort to rename it.

ABC Legal Filing Pushes Back On FCC Early License Renewal Order, Highlights “Substantial Evidence” Of Trump Administration “Retaliatory Motive”

ABC responded to the FCC’s justification for calling in its eight owned station licenses for early renewal, arguing in a new legal filing that the agency had failed to refute “substantial evidence” of a Trump administration “retaliatory motive.” The network f…

It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that

The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.

Judge questions whether 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is really dead

A judge says she remains skeptical that the DOJ won't move forward with improperly compensating Trump allies who were prosecuted under the Biden administration.

Students sue Columbia over protest, saying guards locked them in library for hours

Columbia University The federal class action suit accuses campus security of holding roughly 80 people inside a reading room at Butler Library and beating some of them, and then punishing them to satisfy the Trump administration. [ more › ]

US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries

US judges affirm migrants must have opportunities to voice safety concerns before deportation to unfamiliar nations.

An ICE critic's email prompted a visit to the man's NY home. A judge says his rights were likely violated.

Plaintiff David Streever of Rochester. A federal judge ruled the government's threats against a critic likely violated First Amendment protections. [ more › ]

News outlets Trump banned from White House announce lawsuit

POLITICO, CNN and MS NOW to seek restraining order to restore reporters' access.

Major TV networks suspend White House pool coverage of Trump in response to his networks ban

Three news organizations whose journalists were banned from the White House last week are suing President Trump and three of his top advisers in federal court, demanding that access for their reporters be immediately restored.“This morning, we notified the go…

CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO sue Trump over White House press ban

Three news organizations whose journalists were banned from the White House last week are suing President Donald Trump and three top advisers, calling the abrupt lockout a "direct assault on the First Amendment."POLITICO, CNN and MS  NOW said in a joint stat…

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump admin over White House access

The outlets said they plan to file a lawsuit against the government on Monday.

Judge orders return of Honduran migrant deported to Central African Republic

One month after a Honduran migrant was deported to a country in Africa, a federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to return him to the United States.

CNN, Politico, MS NOW to sue Trump administration over White House ban

Trump says ban targets ‘fake news’, which poses a ‘threat to our National Security’.

MS NOW, CNN, Politico Allege White House Violated First Amendment in New Suit

MS NOW, CNN and Politico said they filed suit against the federal government following a decision by President Donald Trump to ban the three news organizations from newsgathering at the White House, the latest fracture in the relationship between the presiden…

CNN, MS NOW And Politico To Sue Donald Trump Over His White House Ban

CNN, Politico and MS NOW are suing Donald Trump and other White House officials after the president banned him from the complex. In the lawsuit, the news outlets are asking a federal judge to immediately restore their access, which was denied on Saturday, a d…

Donald Trump Vows To Appeal Ruling In Networks’ White House Ban Lawsuit, Even Though Judge Has Yet To Rule

Donald Trump has vowed to appeal a judge’s ruling in the networks’ challenge of his ban on their access to the White House, even though a federal judge has yet to issue a ruling in the case. Shortly after CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed suit on Monday against …

The White House Press Corps Must Stand With CNN, MS NOW, and Politico

CNN, MS Now, and Politico jointly filed a lawsuit on Monday to overturn President Trump’s decision over the weekend to bar their reporters from the White House. This is an alarming escalation in the president’s wars against the media, independent institutions…

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump. And, Paramount settles in massive merger lawsuit

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued Trump after the networks were suspended from the White House. And, Paramount makes concessions to resolve a lawsuit over its massive Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release

US solicitor general challenges lower court's ruling on Georgetown scholar's detention, sparking constitutional debates.

DOJ defends Trump’s White House ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW

The United States Justice Department has requested that a federal judge dismiss the emergency application submitted by CNN, Politico, and MS NOW to get their reporters readmitted to the White House. In a court document filed on Tuesday evening, the government…

Justice Department says Trump can deny journalists White House access

Three leading US news outlets went to court after being banned from the White House by President Donald Trump (Jim WATSON) CNN, MS NOW and Politico can be shut out from areas of the White House at President Donald Trump's request, the Department of Justice s…

Trump administration says White House access is a 'privilege' in media fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes moves Wednesday to a courtroom in the nation's capital, where a judge will hear arguments on whether the president's move banning three ne…

Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing

The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.

National Trust for Historic Preservation creates defense fund in light of "urgent threats"

Washington DC nonprofit The National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced a $10 million fundraising campaign for legal defence in support of US landmark preservation after taking its own legal action over the White House ballroom extension. National …

Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court

The news organisations are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge on Wednesday afternoon.

Some reporters denied White House access despite judge overturning Trump media ban

Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.

Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned

A judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's White House ban on three news organizations, calling it likely unconstitutional and ordering their access restored. Trump announced a ban on reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Sept. 18, saying t…

Media outlets petition for emergency hearing after being denied White House access

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday, ordering the White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters who had been banned by President Trump.In his 8-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Timothy Ke…

Federal judge tells Trump to turn the press passes back on

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly has granted a temporary restraining order reinstating Politico, MS NOW, and CNN to the White House press pool. He doesn't think DOJ has much chance of pulling this off. Reporters immediately reported for work, only to find th…

Judge orders White House to restore press passes for CNN, Politico and MS NOW

A federal judge has granted CNN, Politico and MS NOW a temporary restraining order requiring the White House to restore the outlets’ hard-pass press credentials.

Trump Easily Loses His Censorial SLAPP Suit Over A Poll Predicting He Might Lose

You may recall that after he had won the 2024 Presidential election, the sorest winner in the history of sore winners, Donald Trump sued retiring pollster Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register for… having reported the — admittedly surprising and, in retrospe…

White House Defies Court Order, Continues Enforcing Media Ban

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico requested an emergency hearing after the White House continued denying access to the grounds despite court order.

Iranian-American group sues Trump over war

Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.

US judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico

Trump-nominated judge rules that outlets are likely to succeed in claim they were denied due process.

Congress Failed Again to Stop Trump’s Iran War. This Group Is Trying Through the Courts.

"It is all hands on deck to stop this full-blown constitutional crisis," said the head of NIAC Action, which filed suit on behalf of Iranian Americans. The post Congress Failed Again to Stop Trump’s Iran War. This Group Is Trying Through the Courts. appeared …

Judge Gives Trump Deadline To Explain Why White House Credentials Are Still Being Denied Despite Court Order

A federal judge is giving Donald Trump until 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday to explain why White House credentials are still being denied to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, even after the court’s order to have them restored. The three outlets altered U.S. District Judge…

The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X out of a $137 Million EU Fine

The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.”

Appeals court orders Trump administration to release $239 million to help L.A. homelessness

Los Angeles City Hall serves as a backdrop for a homeless encampment in downtown Los Angeles in August. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times) A federal appeals court has rebuffed a Trump administration effort to dictate how homeless service organizations in Lo…

Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for 3rd time

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections. Th…

Judge finds Trump administration in contempt for twice deporting asylum-seeker

A federal judge has found the Trump administration in contempt for deporting an asylum-seeker to El Salvador in violation of three court orders.

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.

Judge rules ICE sought to 'inflict punishment' on immigrants held in NY

Federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, on August 14, 2025, in New York City. A federal judge ordered rules put in place to end 'inhumane' conditions at 26 Federal Plaza be made perman…

EFF to Court: Trump's Use of Truth Social's Pay-To-See-Posts-First Scheme Violates Americans' First Amendment Equal Access Rights

EFF legal intern Simar Kaur also contributed to this article. Americans’ First Amendment right to equal access to official government statements is violated by the Trump administration’s use of Truth Social’s preferential treatment scheme, which blocks peop…

DC Circuit OK’s Hegseth’s Abuse Of A Crummy Statute To Punish AI Vendors Who Won’t Give Him The Deadly Toys He Wants

Pete Hegseth and Trump got a dubious win today: a 2-1 panel of the DC Circuit found that the designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk was not unlawful. It dismissed Anthropic’s challenge despite (1) a different court having found the exact opposite not…

Trump's tariffs are back in court — again

Containers are seen at the container terminal of Nanjing Port, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on September 8, 2026. Most Chinese goods shipped to the United States have faced a minimum 12.5% tax. - AFP/Getty Images Here we go again: President Donald Tr…

The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids

The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set off a firestorm of protests around the U.S. Her family is speaking out for the first time.

Renee Good's family sues U.S. and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

A memorial at the site of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in January.Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters The family of Renee Good, the woman killed by immigration agents in January in Minneapolis, filed two federal lawsuits again…

Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials

Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.

Renee Good's Family Is Suing The ICE Agent Who Killed Her

Renee Good's family files lawsuits against Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot her, and Trump administration officials.

Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting

Lawsuits accuse Trump officials of recklessness and civil rights violations in Renee Good's fatal Minneapolis shooting .

Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters

The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.

California leads lawsuit against Trump fuel efficiency standards rollback

Lawsuit alleges NHTSA contravenes its congressional mandate to set fuel-economy standards at 'maximum feasible' .

Victory! Court Rejects Government Effort to Dismiss Social Media Surveillance Lawsuit

Judge Allows Social Media Surveillance Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Move Forward NEW YORK — A lawsuit filed by three labor unions against the Departments of State and Homeland Security for their viewpoint-based surveillance and suppression of prot…

US judge tosses Trump lawsuit targeting pro-Palestinian protesters in NJ

Atthapon Niyom/Getty Images The Justice Department sued demonstrators who protested at a synagogue, under a law aimed at shielding abortion clinics. [ more › ]

Court Permanently Dismisses Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Against David Hearn

Finally. Now, it doesn’t matter what Trump wants his DOJ minions to do. If he’s going to try to pin a botched repair job on people who just happened to stick a hand into his algae-infested, liner chunk-filled Reflecting Pool/metaphor for his entire presidency…

Biden judge declares ban on noncitizens voting 'unconstitutional' weeks before midterms

Just weeks ahead of the midterm election, a federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden took aim at the federal law barring foreigners from voting in American elections, characterizing it as "unconstitutional."Chelsea Cox is a Jamaican national who …

Small Banks Sue to Block Bank Charters for Coinbase, Ripple, and Other Crypto Companies

Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial was one of the crypto firms that recently received a conditional national trust charter.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to federal court to continue fighting deportation case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was returned to the U.S. after being mistakenly deported to a Salvadoran prison, returns to court to continue fighting his deportation case.

Chicago woman shot 5 times by an immigration officer sues the US government

An American-born citizen who survived being shot by a federal immigration officer in Chicago is suing the US government.

Trump officials pursue record number of cases to strip US citizenship

Top officials have sought to expand the use of rarely invoked laws that can strip naturalised Americans of citizenship.

ABC Tells Judge That Donald Trump’s Regulatory Threats Continue To Chill Its Speech, But Network Faces Jurisdictional Hurdle In FCC Lawsuit

A federal judge heard arguments on Tuesday in ABC’s First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, with the network’s attorney arguing that the Trump administration’s threats to its broadcast licenses have created an ongoing chilling effect. The network sued the ag…

Democrats sue Trump over taxpayer-funded TV ads praising him

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Democratic Party officials sued US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, seeking a court order blocking his administration from ‌using taxpayer money to pay for election-related TV ads. The lawsuit, filed by ‌the Demo…

Trump Hit With Lawsuit for Using Taxpayer Money to Air Propaganda

The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday, alleging that recent TV advertisements espousing the president’s political agenda were funded by taxpayers and thus violated U.S. propaganda law.The 31-page complaint, filed in the U.S…

DNC Sues Trump For Wasting $20 Million In Taxpayer Dollars On Ineffective Midterm Propaganda

The Democratic party has announced they’re suing Donald Trump for his recent attempt to flood the midterm airwaves with propaganda he’s falsely claiming are “public service announcements.” The DNC complaint was filed in federal court in Washington, and names …

Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign

Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash over ads that critics say violate prohibitions on taxpayer-funded propaganda.

At Hearing On Trump’s White House Ban, Judge Presses DOJ On Different Justifications For Freezing Out CNN, MS NOW And Politico

A federal judge said he will rule by Tuesday on Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds, while he pressed the government’s lawyers on the different justifications offered by the president and in the DOJ’s legal defense. U.S. Di…

Trump's memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump's planned monument. The lawsuit, filed…

Trump’s D.C. arch is up against new legal action. What to know about the latest lawsuit

The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump’s planned monument.The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern Dist…

US judge rules Trump administration’s use of voter data unlawful

A federal judge ruled against the Justice Department's use of voter data to cross-reference an immigration database.

Trump’s planned DC arch faces new lawsuit

A Virginia county governing board filed the suit, claiming that planning for the monument near DC was rushed.

ICE mistakenly arrested 2 men in the Bronx, then mounted cover-up, US judge rules

File photo of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at work. The Trump-appointed judge said ICE agents lied in court and falsified records to cover their tracks. [ more › ]

Trump’s AI liability push leaves rogue-agent blame unclear, Bloomberg says

The Trump administration is betting that the threat of lawsuits will keep AI companies honest. But it is far from clear who would pay when an AI agent goes rogue, Maggie Eastland reported for Bloomberg. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and former White House …

US judge rules DOJ using state voter rolls unconstitutional

US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan ruled that the Justice Department's push to obtain state voter rolls to check citizenship status is unconstitutional.

Trump ads paid for by taxpayers blocked by judge ahead of midterms

By Luc Cohen Oct 11 (Reuters) - A US judge on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from using taxpayer money to pay for political advertisements, after ‌publicly funded television ads glorifying US President Donald Trump began airing in ‌late September and…

Judge calls DOJ's defense of abrupt tree removal at D.C. golf course 'inexcusable'

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - A US judge said on Monday that she was "furious" with Justice Department lawyers for their conduct in a lawsuit seeking to halt the Trump administration’s takeover of a historic golf ‌course in Washington, saying it…

Judge Orders Trump Administration To Stop Running Taxpayer Funded Ads That Promote POTUS

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop running taxpayer-funded ads for at least 14 days, putting a halt to the spots that resemble campaign messaging. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon granted a temporary restraining order that prohibit…

ABC Tells Judge That FCC Showed “Retaliatory Motive” By Ordering Early License Review Despite “Less Intrusive” Options

ABC’s legal team told a federal judge on Monday that because the FCC ordered that it submit its station licenses for early renewal rather than a host of less-drastic options, the agency only underscored “their retaliatory motive.” The network has asked a fede…

A judge blocks the government's tree-clearing spree at a municipal D.C. golf course

Locals and preservationists have long opposed Trump's plan to redevelop a municipal D.C. golf course. That legal fight escalated after the government cleared hundreds of trees on short notice.

Judge orders Trump admin. to halt work on historic D.C. golf course until Oct. 26

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Tuesday ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course until Oct. 26, putting a further pause on work at the historic D.C. course that has been part of President Donald Trump’s plans to remake…

Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Could Be in Big Trouble Again

The FTC says he's been trading pharma stocks. He's banned for life.

Judge Orders Trump To Stop Airing Taxpayer-Funded Midterm Propaganda Ads (For Now)

Last week, the DNC sued the Trump administration for using $20 million in taxpayer money on strange and ineffective midterm ads. The use of taxpayer money technically violates multiple laws (remember those?), including the Hatch Act and Federal Appropriations…

US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE records

The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from freedom of information requirements.

Trump-appointed judge extends order blocking White House press ban

A federal judge on Tuesday extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, a pivotal operational development for the news organizations as the extraordinary case pitting the president aga…

Appeals court will hear arguments on National Guard deployment in nation's capital

The District of Columbia is set to argue in federal appeals court about the National Guard's deployment in the city

Federal judge grants preliminary injunction continuing to block Trump's media ban

The same judge issued a temporary restraining order last month.

Judge extends White House access for US media outlets amid Trump standoff

CNN, MS Now and Politico can continue to access White House as judge maintains Trump's ban likely illegal.

Donald Trump To Appeal Judge’s Ruling That Sidelined White House Ban On CNN, Politico And MS NOW

Donald Trump filed a notice of appeal of a judge’s ruling that has put on hold the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the grounds. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, granted the media outlets a preliminary injunction, which pr…

Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Resume Ban On CNN, MS NOW & Politico From White House Grounds

A federal judge prohibited the Trump administration from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, wrote in his opinion that the news outlets “are likely to succeed not only on their d…