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Mail ballots are secure, Illinois election officials stress after Supreme Court ruling

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said it’s “business as usual,” and she prepares for the election by fighting misinformation, expanding drop boxes for mail ballots and prepares for an influx of early voting, which begins Oct. 19.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

'Serious Legal Error': Justice Jackson Eviscerates Supreme Court Decision In Scathing Dissent

She argued that the conservative majority’s ruling on Trump’s mail-in voting order only served to fuel uncertainty ahead of the elections.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson's Clear-Eyed Solo Dissent Explains the Supreme Court's Voting Assault -- Alexis Romero

Given that the Constitution gives the president no authority over election processing, no lower court could stomach the EO’s illegality.

Slate - Politics - 10 hours ago

Appeals Court Lifts Block on Georgia's 2021 Election Maps

The decision overturns a lower court order from October 2023 that required the state to create more mostly-minority districts.

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

Trump administration says it might demolish the Kennedy Center if court blocks renovations

The DOJ attorneys called the Kennedy Center “structurally unsound, fundamentally unsafe, and embarrassing to the Nation’s Capital.”

NBC News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Supreme Court Clears Path for Enforcing Trump's Election Integrity Order

The justices lifted a judge’s block on portions of Trump’s order but a separate block remains on measures related to mail-in voting.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Three youths appear in court following alleged ramming of Garda car by stolen BMW

Gardaí launched response operation after car occupants failed to stop and struck patrol car

Irish Times - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman -- Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.

Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.

BBC News - World - 14 hours ago

US court rejects Maxwell bid to overturn verdict for aiding Epstein

A U.S. judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually...

Daily Sabah - World - 16 hours ago

Veteran golfer Tiger Woods faces court hearing over DUI arrest

The 15-time major champion Tiger Woods will make his first in-person court appearance since his March 27 car crash after multiple delays. Woods was...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 17 hours ago

Istanbul court hands prison terms to 6 mayors in corruption case -- An Istanbul court has sentenced six mayors to prison terms ranging from nearly six years to more than 23 years.

An Istanbul court has sentenced six mayors to prison terms ranging from nearly six years to more than 23 years on corruption-related charges.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 20 hours ago

Why terrible, soft-on-crime judges plague New York courts

City courts, in particular, are the last vestige of Tammany-style bossism, with judges overwhelmingly selected not on any kind of merit, but by the needs of the local Democratic leaders who control...

New York Post - Opinion - 21 hours ago

Limits on Border Patrol Arrests in California Lifted by Federal Appeals Court

A Ninth Circuit panel sent the case back to a federal district court to reexamine the standing issue.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Supreme Court for now allows Trump to plan new mail ballot rules. California to sue again

California officials stressed that the court's ruling does not allow final implementation of the new rules requested by Trump.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

California Supreme Court appears skeptical of sheriff's authority to seize ballots

The state's high court heard arguments Monday in the dispute over whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco had the authority to seize more than 600,000 ballots in last year's special election in what he claimed was an investigation into potential voter fraud.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much ca

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

Former OHL, WHL players can join court-approved claims over alleged abuse

Development opens new chapter in litigation that began six years ago when former junior players Daniel Carcillo and Garrett Taylor filed a proposed class action against the CHL, major junior leagues and dozens of teams

CTV News - Sports - 1 day ago

Trump administration asks Supreme Court intervene to allow mail-in voting fight

The unsigned order lifted an injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C.; the court’s three liberal justices dissented.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Justice Jackson Warns Supreme Court 'Jeopardizing' Fair Election

The liberal justice dissented on the SCOTUS decision to allow parts of President Donald Trump's executive order on elections.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting with executive order

It remains unclear how much the administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of James O'Keefe Over Undercover Reporting

A judge wrongly kept in place damages against O'Keefe and another individual for an undercover operation, the court said.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The DOJ Is Asking a Conservative Court to Give Trump a Terrifying New Power -- Shirin Ali

This case appears likely to make it all the way to the Supreme Court.

Slate - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump-aligned mail ballot rules readied for high court decision

The U.S. Postal Service finalized a rule that would add extra hurdles to mail-in voting, pressing ahead with one of President Donald Trump’s priorities even as court orders keep the push on hold.

The Columbian - Politics - 2 days ago

Meta is the latest tech giant to land in her courtroom. Meet Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has presided over a series of landmark tech trials and is now overseeing a case that could have a huge impact on Meta's future.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

Trump cites national security as Supreme Court weighs challenge to ballroom

The Trump administration says the massive new White House ballroom is urgently needed for national security, to protect the president, his staff and guests from attacks.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump 'grateful' for US Supreme Court ballroom decision

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump thanked the Supreme Court on Friday after it allowed him to continue building his huge White Hous...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction for now

Washington, United States: The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump to continue building his massive White House ballroom for now...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

Trump Thanks Supreme Court for Allowing White House Ballroom Construction to Continue

Trump thanked the Supreme Court after Chief Justice John Roberts allowed construction on his $400 million White House ballroom to continue.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Supreme Court Gives Trump Temporary Pass for His Ballroom

The ongoing construction can continue while the full court considers Trump’s appeal of a lower-court decision ordering him to stop.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

Courts & Lawsuits -- DOJ: Miami man must forfeit mansions, Ferraris after $128M fraud scheme

Uncle Sam is about to get two Ferraris, two Miami Beach mansions, and a condo in the Virgin Islands.

Miami New Times - US News - 4 days ago

Supreme Court Chief Justice Pauses Block on White House Ballroom Construction

The order is in place until the justice, or the Supreme Court, rules otherwise.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now

President Donald Trump had the White House's East Wing demolished in 2025 to make way for his controversial planned ballroom.

CNBC - US News - 4 days ago

World Rugby, UK bodies fail to block concussion lawsuits in High Court

London's High Court has ruled that lawsuits brought by more than 500 former rugby union and rugby league players over neurological injuries can proceed, rejecting attempts by the sport's governing...

International The News - Sports - 4 days ago

VIDEO: Another Sex Toy Thrown onto WNBA Court As Angel Reese Identifies the Alleged Flinger

The green adult sex toy craze is back at the WNBA after a year-long absence.

Breitbart - Sports - 4 days ago

Federal appeals court halts ruling allowing thousands of college players extra year of eligibility

A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college after last season an extra year of eligibility.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Prince Harry, Elton John and others slapped with millions in legal fees after court loss to Daily Mail

Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants must ‌make an interim payment of £9.54 million ($17.89 million Cdn) toward the legal costs ​of the Daily ​Mail's publisher after losing their privacy lawsuits, London's ​High Court ruled on Friday.

CBC News - World - 4 days ago

The Man Taking Mamdani to Court

If anyone’s going to stop the mayor’s pied-à-terre tax, it’s probably Randy Mastro.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Court Grants 16 NFL Players Fifth Year of College Football Eligibility

A federal judge ruled that 16 rookie NFL players must be allowed to re-enter the NCAA transfer portal for a fifth year of college eligibility

Breitbart - Sports - 5 days ago

Appeals court told why mushroom killer should stay in prison forever

Prosecutors say their no-parole demand is harsh but is called for by nature of crime

Independent UK - World - 5 days ago

Court order gives players under pro contracts a chance to return to college sports

NFL teams are deep into training camp, and rosters have to be cut to 53 players by Aug. 30. Many who don't make those clubs could look for a fallback plan in college football, barring a successful appeal by the NCAA.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair - The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine. 17/08/2026

The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

US sanctions International Criminal Court president, trial lawyer in bid to dismantle body

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously made it clear he intends to take the court apart 'brick by brick'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 days ago

What's at stake as Meta faces potential landmark trial in U.S. federal court

Meta has lost two trials concerning child safety on its platforms so far this year and settled a third case. The company now faces what could be its most consequential trial yet, in federal court beginning Tuesday.

CBC News - Business - 7 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Heads to Court with 29 States over Youth Social Media Addiction

A coalition of 29 states have begun their federal trial against Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, accusing the company behind Instagram and Facebook of knowingly building addictive products that harmed young users.

Breitbart - Technology - 7 days ago

Lawmakers want chaotic 'mega master' hearings at Chicago's immigration court to end

In a letter to the Justice Department relying heavily on Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ reporting, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi questioned whether the hearings provide due process for immigrants trying to remain in the U.S.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 7 days ago

CBC Investigates -- Thunder Bay, Ont., health unit takes owner of seniors' apartment to court -- Sarah Law -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is taking the owner of a seniors’ apartment building to court "as a last resort," saying he failed to address dozens of health code violations, including complaints of bed bugs and overflowing garbage.

CBC News - Health - 8 days ago

Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 - Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson's death. 14/08/2026

Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson’s death.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider

The Justice Department announced last year that it had issued more than 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics that provide gender-affirming care as part of an effort to investigate healthcare fraud.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 11 days ago

Luigi Mangione Pleaded Guilty in Federal Court. What Happens Now?

Lawyers weigh in on how a federal plea deal could affect his upcoming state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 11 days ago

German court ruling on Israel-Nazi comparison is a step in the right direction

Decision underscores the fact that political commitments - however deeply rooted - must not override fundamental rights

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Courts & Lawsuits -- The latest with all 48 lawsuits Kris Mayes has filed against Trump

Attorney General Kris Mayes has sued Trump over tariffs, birthright citizenship and an ICE facility in Surprise.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 14 days ago

Courts & Lawsuits -- Miami NFT startup founder charged in $10M federal fraud case

Turns out Few and Far founder Taj Tarsha might've fudged a bit about these non-fungible tokens.

Miami New Times - US News - 14 days ago

Another test of presidential power as court halts Trump's White House ballroom

Several of Trump's construction projects in Washington face legal challenges, but the ballroom would be the first to reach the Supreme Court.

SBS - Politics - 18 days ago

Suspect due in court after Scottish woman's body found in suitcase in Athens

The woman, who has been identified as 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered by a homeless man in a derelict building

WalesOnline - World - 20 days ago

Israeli court halts Ben Gvir's crocodile prison plan over animal rights

An Israeli court has temporarily blocked a controversial plan by radical National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to place crocodiles in a moat...

Daily Sabah - World - 22 days ago

Why the Met Police could take Sadiq Khan to court over £50m AI kibosh

The Mayor of London has blocked Palantir from working with the Metropolitan Police in a move that could mean more crime in London. Is political bias at play, asks former Attorney General Michael Ellis

Evening Standard - Opinion - 2 months ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Big tech may finally be on the verge of its “big tobacco” moment.

New York Magazine - Technology - 4 months ago

Anthropic vs Anthropic: Why is a Karnataka start-up suing the US AI giant? -- A Karnataka-based company named Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against US AI firm Anthropic PBC, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion after the American company's India expansion. The case, now before a Karnataka court, comes as global AI giants enter India's booming tech market

A Karnataka-based company named Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against US AI firm Anthropic PBC, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion after the American company’s India expansion. The case, now before a Karnataka court, comes as global AI giants enter India’s booming tech market

First Post - Technology - 6 months ago

Singapore Badminton Hall reopens as KFF Badminton Arena with 12 courts

The Singapore Badminton Hall was once filled with the nation's best sporting moments. More than 17 years after the sport moved out of the Guillemard Road facility, the hall has reopened with new training courts that can host tournaments. The local badminton fraternity is hoping that the revamped facilities can become a

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 11 months ago

Detroit father of 5 released from ICE detention after federal court order

A judge ruled that a Trump administration directive was “not only wrong but also fundamentally unfair”

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 11 months ago

How Elon Musk, George Soros and Other Billionaires Are Shaping the Most Expensive Court Race in U.S. History

Ten years ago, Wisconsin approved unlimited political spending. Now, as spending for its Supreme Court race surpasses more than $80 million, some campaign reformers are wondering if the state is reaching a tipping point.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Homeland Security, rights group to meet in court over migrants at Guantanamo Bay

Judge in Washington set to hear arguments over use of the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in deportation efforts

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

What changes will arise from the Brazilian Supreme Court's ruling on personal marijuana use

In June, the highest court in the country approved the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use, marking a significant step, while also raising questions.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago