Federal Judges Send 2020 Census Lawsuit Back to Lower Court

DAVID McFADDEN / The Associated Press Jun 25, 2019 This action increases the possibility that the government might miss a deadline for completing census questionnaires. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Michael Avenatti Charged With Defrauding Stormy Daniels

JIM MUSTIAN and LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press May 22, 2019 The lawyer is accused of stealing book deal money from his ex-client amid legal battles with President Trump; he denies the allegations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Judge Blocks Trump Birth Control Coverage Rules in 13 States

SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated Press Jan 13, 2019 The federal court action in California prevents employers from opting out of providing no-cost contraceptives as a lawsuit moves forward. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Appeals Court Rules for Bartenders, Waiters in Tip Fight

SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated Press Sep 18, 2018 The 9th Circuit Court panel rejects the broader use of the federal tip credit, which would have allowed restaurant employers to underpay workers as they did tasks that didn't draw tips like cleaning or stocking ice. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Man Arrested in Threat to Kill Boston Globe Staff

ALANNA DURKIN RICHER / The Associated Press Aug 30, 2018 A California man told a newspaper staffer he planned to shoot employees in the head and invoked the president's "enemy of the people" phrase, federal prosecutors allege. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban, Rejects Discrimination Claim

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Jun 26, 2018 The 5-4 decision, a major victory for Trump on one of his central issues, finds the U.S. president has substantial power to regulate immigration. A dissenting justice says the outcome is a historic mistake. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Judge Spars With Justice Dept. Lawyer on Foreign Favors Suit

TAMI ABDOLLAH and STEPHEN BRAUN / The Associated Press Jun 11, 2018 The president is accused of profiting from foreign government interests using his D.C. hotel; a federal judge and a lawyer disagree about whether Trump has broken the law. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Chiquita Sued Over Guerrillas’ Murder of 6 Americans in 1990s

CURT ANDERSON / The Associated Press Feb 3, 2018 Relatives of slain missionaries and others are seeking millions from the banana company because of payments it made to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Judge in Narco-Terror Case Questions Proof

Staff / Truthdig Dec 24, 2015 A federal judge says the Drug Enforcement Administration relied on a known “fabricator” to make its case that an Afghan man was a narco-terrorist and throws out the conviction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Our Only Hope Will Come Through Rebellion’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 31, 2014 Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges discussed "recent conflicting federal court decisions on the legality of NSA spying" in a talk at the Connecticut Civil Liberties Conference at Central Connecticut State University on Saturday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Judge Blocks Portion of NDAA

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2012 A federal judge Wednesday issued an injunction against a National Defense Authorization Act provision that grants the military the right to detain anyone it suspects of involvement in terrorism US District Judge Katherine Forrest ruled in favor of a group of plaintiffs, including Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges, who filed a lawsuit against the legislation within weeks of President Obama signing it. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Coming to America (to Be Tried for Terrorism)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 13, 2009 Upsetting many Republicans and some family members of victims, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has announced that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other alleged 9/11 plotters will be tried in federal court in New York City, not far from Ground Zero, and that death penalties are likely to be sought. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )