Federal Court

Accused CEO shooter Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court and may plead guilty regarding the shooting case. This potential plea could set up a double-jeopardy legal fight concerning his NY state murder trial.

An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court after being filmed attacking a sea lion. The incident took place on the San Diego coast and was captured in a viral video.

Luigi Mangione is scheduled for a federal court hearing where he is expected to plead guilty regarding the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione faced charges related to ambushing Thompson outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4, 2024. The cases involve him stalking Thompson, with both federal and state proceedings potentially leading to life imprisonment.

A federal lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment. The suit accuses the administration of selling special advance access to posts from Truth Social before those posts are made public.

A federal lawsuit claims that selling special advance access to Truth Social posts constitutes a violation of the First Amendment. The legal action accuses the Trump administration of this practice regarding content before it is publicly released.

A federal lawsuit was filed accusing the Trump administration of violating the First Amendment. The suit alleges that the administration sold special advance access to posts on Truth Social before those posts were made public.

25 US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the president overstepped legal authority by imposing wide-ranging tariffs on multiple trading partners under the pretense of addressing forced labour. The states seek a court order to block the tariffs and mandate refunds for importers.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools reported a slight enrollment increase to nearly 106,000 students for the 2026-27 academic year, but teacher vacancies remain steady at around 300. The district plans to close up to 10 more schools due to high repair costs and underenrollment. Five schools closed in the previous year, displacing over 1,200 students, and the state takeover of the district remains under federal court review.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) faces a federal court battle over a potential state takeover by Tennessee Republicans, which could lead to a state-appointed oversight board overseeing curriculum, budget, and school closures. A forensic audit identified $53 million in potential wasteful spending, and MSCS has already closed five schools due to underenrollment and repair costs.

A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty in federal court to producing and attempting to produce child pornography, targeting at least 12 minors through online platforms.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, which was set to take effect Saturday.

A federal court compensates individuals claiming injury from vaccines, but the article explains why COVID vaccines are currently excluded from this compensation system.

President Trump's campaign against mail-in voting was rejected by a federal court, which upheld a prior ruling that the order was unconstitutional. The court declined to overturn the previous decision.

President Trump's efforts to oppose mail-in voting were rejected by a federal court, which upheld a prior ruling that found the order unconstitutional. The court declined to overturn the previous decision regarding the order.

President Trump is imposing new tariffs on over 80 countries using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to combat forced labor and raise U.S. Treasury revenue. Previous tariffs include 25% on Brazil, 50% on Canada, and up to 200% on generic drugs, with the new tariffs expected to raise billions and likely face federal court challenges.

A federal court denied a motion to block Tennessee’s newly drawn congressional map, which splits Memphis into three districts. The plaintiffs, including civil rights groups, argue the map suppresses Black voting power but will continue their lawsuit.

Black members of an Oklahoma Native American tribe have filed a federal lawsuit seeking citizenship rights. They claim tribal leaders are withholding citizenship cards despite a prior tribal court order requiring their issuance.

Vance Boelter, who killed House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, pleaded guilty to six counts and received two life sentences plus 40 years. He also critically injured state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, during a series of attacks in which he posed as a police officer. Friends of the victims stated Boelter failed to erase the impact of Hortman, who continues to guide them.

A Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

A Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court on Thursday. The case involves a federal sentencing hearing following the guilty plea.

The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court on Thursday.

A Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court. The case involves a federal sentencing hearing for a man convicted of murder.

A Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic state lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court. The case involves a premeditated murder and a federal sentencing proceeding.

Two witnesses testified in a federal court that an immigration agent in Houston was not in danger when he fatally shot a Mexican man on July 7, with the driver parking at the time.

First lady Melania Trump filed a motion for sanctions against journalist Michael Wolff after his lawsuit against her was dismissed by a federal judge as 'contorted.' Trump's legal team claims Wolff's lawsuit was a 'frivolous' attempt to avoid her defamation claims and seeks reimbursement for legal costs. The judge previously rejected Wolff's case, criticizing it as a misuse of federal courts.

James Craig, 46, from Illinois, was indicted in federal court in Pensacola, Florida, on one count of possessing over 100 kilograms of marijuana with intent to distribute.

A 43-year-old man from Columbia County pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing child sex abuse materials in federal court. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the admission.

A federal court has ruled that Correctional Service Canada has not effectively addressed heat issues at the Edmonton Institution for Women's secure unit, citing a 2018 affidavit showing a cell temperature exceeding 40°C.

Jonathan Andrew Felkel was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for a hate crime against his Black neighbor, Jarvis McKenzie, after firing a gun at him and making racial remarks. The incident occurred in a gated community in Richland County, S.C., weeks after the county's hate crime ordinance was passed. Felkel admitted to targeting McKenzie due to his race, claiming he was patrolling for 'Black criminals.'

Kenya Chapman, accused of providing a gun to the Old Dominion University terrorism suspect, plans to plead guilty. She intends to admit to selling a firearm to Mohamed Jalloh, who is linked to the ODU terrorism case.

A Muslim principal was reassigned from Western Hills High School amid right-wing online backlash, leading her to sue, alleging that online trolls—not a policy violation—were the true reason for her removal.

Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was cleared of corruption charges by Malaysia’s Federal Court, which dismissed the prosecutors’ final appeal in a 2-1 majority decision, ending a six-year legal case.

A former Austin ISD elementary school teacher was sentenced to 200 months in prison for possessing over 365,000 depictions of child pornography. The case was adjudicated by a federal court in Austin.

A federal court ruling allows some taxpayers to claim refunds related to COVID-era filing deadlines. The deadline to do so is July 10.

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced to a $5,000 fine for obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant. The case is linked to the Trump administration's immigration policies, with prosecutors arguing she violated her judicial oath.

A federal court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against Minnesota state troopers Ryan Londregan and Brett Seide over the 2023 shooting death of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop. The court ruled the troopers had qualified immunity for their actions.

A former Wisconsin judge convicted of felony obstruction for aiding an immigrant to evade federal officers is set for sentencing in federal court. The case involves allegations of interfering with a federal arrest.

Residents at an Australian aged care provider have filed a class action lawsuit alleging illegal charges for services like high teas and exercise classes that immobile or cognitively impaired residents could not use. The lawsuit claims Arcare, a major aged care firm, embedded daily 'additional services fees' within a 'signature package' at over 50 facilities between July 2020 and July 2026.

A federal court has allowed the Trump administration to reinstall historical panels at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia.

The Trump administration is ending the Biden-era Save student loan repayment plan, requiring over 7 million borrowers to switch repayment options. The change follows a 2026 federal court ruling deeming the Save plan unconstitutional and the 2025 Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which overhauls the student loan repayment system.