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Federal Judge Rules Pentagon Violates Court Order on Press Access

Federal Judge Rules Pentagon Violates Court Order on Press Access

A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon is violating a court order to restore access for reporters. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman sided with The New York Times, stating that the Pentagon's new credential policy infringes on journalists' constitutional rights to free speech and due process. The Pentagon had implemented new rules requiring reporters to be escorted within the building, which Friedman deemed as an attempt to evade his previous ruling. The judge ordered the reinstatement of press credentials for seven Times reporters, emphasizing that the decision applies to all regulated parties. The dispute began in October when reporters walked out of the Pentagon due to the new rules, leading to a lawsuit by the Times in December.
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Federal Judge Blocks Effort to Restrict Abortion Pill Access Amid FDA Review

Federal Judge Blocks Effort to Restrict Abortion Pill Access Amid FDA Review

A federal judge has denied a legal bid to temporarily block remote access to the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States. The challenge, led by the Republican state of Louisiana, sought to halt the FDA's decision to allow mail-order dispensing of the drug. The FDA's actions were part of a broader effort to maintain access to safe abortion following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. The judge emphasized the importance of the FDA's ongoing review of mifepristone's risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) and ruled that the review process should proceed without interference from lawsuits.
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Kansas Judge Orders Release of Immigration Detainees Due to Prolonged Detention

Kansas Judge Orders Release of Immigration Detainees Due to Prolonged Detention

Senior Judge John Lungstrum in Kansas City, Kansas, has ordered the release of over 20 immigration detainees, citing prolonged detention without progress in deportation cases. The judge criticized immigration officials for failing to justify continued detention after months of unsuccessful removal efforts. Under the U.S. Supreme Court decision Zadvydas v. Davis, the government generally has 90 days to deport someone, with six months considered a reasonable maximum detention period. The judge's decision highlights the challenges faced by immigration authorities in managing deportation cases within legal timeframes.
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Judge Rules Visa Revocation of Harvard Scientist Over Frog Embryos Was Unlawful

Judge Rules Visa Revocation of Harvard Scientist Over Frog Embryos Was Unlawful

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government improperly revoked the visa of Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard University researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos into the country. Petrova, a Russian citizen, was detained at Boston's Logan International Airport in February 2025 after failing to declare the research samples. The court found that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) acted without proper authority in canceling her J-1 visa. Petrova spent four months in detention before being released on bail. The ruling highlights the limits of CBP's authority and the legal complexities surrounding customs violations.
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Former Time Warner Cable CEO Joseph J. Collins Passes Away at 81, Leaving a Legacy in Cable and Internet Evolution

Former Time Warner Cable CEO Joseph J. Collins Passes Away at 81, Leaving a Legacy in Cable and Internet Evolution

Former Time Warner Cable CEO Joseph J. Collins Passes Away at 81, Leaving a Legacy in Cable and Internet Evolution
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Maryland Legislature Passes Bill to Limit Charging Minors as Adults

Maryland Legislature Passes Bill to Limit Charging Minors as Adults

The Maryland legislature has passed a bill aimed at reducing the number of minors charged as adults in the state. This legislative move is now awaiting the signature of Governor Wes Moore. The bill seeks to address concerns about the treatment of juvenile offenders within the adult criminal justice system, which has been criticized for not adequately considering the developmental differences between minors and adults. The bill's proponents argue that minors should be given the opportunity for rehabilitation within the juvenile system, which is better equipped to address their needs and promote positive outcomes. The bill's passage marks a significant step in Maryland's efforts to reform its approach to juvenile justice.
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Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana's Bid to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana's Bid to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

A federal judge has denied a request from Louisiana to temporarily block remote access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The state's complaint challenges the FDA's decision to allow the pill to be dispensed via mail-order, a policy implemented after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. The FDA's policy change included removing the in-person dispensing requirement and allowing telemedicine prescriptions to ensure access to safe abortion services. Judge David Joseph ruled that the FDA's ongoing review of mifepristone's risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) should proceed without interference from lawsuits.
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Attorney for man shot by ICE in California says his client did not try to run officers over

Attorney for man shot by ICE in California says his client did not try to run officers over

An attorney for a man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an arrest in California says his client did not try to run officers over with his car and disputed claims that he has a warrant out for his arrest in El Salvador
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Charges Withdrawn Against Teen in Quakertown ICE Protest Altercation

Charges Withdrawn Against Teen in Quakertown ICE Protest Altercation

In Quakertown, Pennsylvania, charges have been withdrawn against a second teenager involved in an altercation with the police chief during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February. The protest was part of a larger movement against ICE policies, and tensions escalated, leading to the involvement of law enforcement. The teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, faced assault charges that have now been dropped, according to her attorney. This development follows similar legal outcomes for other teens involved in the protest.
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Federal Judges Rule Against Trump Administration's Immigration Detentions in Michigan

Federal Judges Rule Against Trump Administration's Immigration Detentions in Michigan

Federal judges have ruled that hundreds of immigrants in Michigan were unconstitutionally detained under the Trump administration. These individuals were held without the possibility of being released on bond, a practice that has been criticized for violating legal rights. Since January 2025, approximately 2,400 immigrants have been arrested in Michigan, with many detentions lacking due process. The administration has defended its actions by claiming to target the 'worst of the worst,' yet many detainees have no criminal records. This ruling sheds light on the broader implications of immigration enforcement practices in the state.
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UBS loses bid to limit liability for Nazi-linked crimes, US judge's ruling shows

UBS loses bid to limit liability for Nazi-linked crimes, US judge's ruling shows

(In first paragraph makes clear UBS sought to clarify the 1999 settlement, not modify it) By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, April 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected UBS' bid to clarify a $1.25 billion settlement from 1999 of Holocaust-related litigation against Swiss banks by shielding it
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Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

A U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for suspected smuggling of biological samples