Federal Court
Coverage of Federal Court in the Nexus archive.
- Former Wisconsin judge to be sentenced after conviction in obstructing arrest of Mexican immigrant
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.
- Australian aged care firm accused in class action of charging residents for high teas and classes they couldn’t use
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.
- Court says the US can install historical panels at the site of Washington’s Philadelphia home
A federal court has allowed the Trump administration to reinstall historical panels at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia.
- Save student loan plan ends, leaving millions of US borrowers 90 days to find a new one
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.
- Cairo Takeaway secures court win over pro-Israel activist who claimed he was ‘completely vindicated’ after settlement
A federal court ruled that pro-Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum breached parts of a legal settlement with Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway. The decision followed an incident where Birenbaum visited the restaurant wearing a Star of David cap and necklace with Daily Telegraph reporters in February 2025.
- Luigi Mangione pretrial hearing expected Monday
Luigi Mangione, a killing suspect, is set for a pretrial hearing. He is currently in Federal court.
- Luigi Mangione pretrial hearing expected Monday
Luigi Mangione, a killing suspect, is back in Federal court for a pretrial hearing expected on Monday.
- Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Luigi Mangione, 28, is scheduled to appear in federal court for a pretrial hearing and faces state and federal charges related to the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Environmentalists petition the court to defend New York's ban on fracking
Environmental organizations have petitioned a federal court to join New York State in defending its bans on natural gas extraction, citing potential health risks and environmental impacts.
- Senator warns of plans to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
A Democratic U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is planning to remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children, bypassing legal protections. This is their second attempt after a federal court intervened last year in an overnight plan to fly out children on Labor Day weekend.
- Fortescue class action: female workers claim sexual harassment at remote mine sites
Fortescue is facing a class action lawsuit from female workers alleging systemic sexual harassment, violence, and retaliation at its remote mine sites. The lawsuit, filed in a Victorian federal court, includes claims such as a woman being approached in her accommodation by a man and another being 'howled' at by a colleague.
- Colorado plan to ban using food assistance benefits for soda blocked by federal court ruling
A Colorado plan to prohibit using food assistance benefits for soda purchases was blocked by a federal court ruling. The policy proposed by Gov. Polis faced challenges in gaining support from fellow Democrats.
- Canada’s Spy Agency Used First-of-Its-Kind Warrant to Clean Botnet-Infected Devices
Canada's spy agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), obtained a court warrant to neutralize two foreign-run botnets by altering infected servers, home routers, and IoT gear. This marks the first use of CSIS's threat reduction warrant powers for such an action.
- Luigi Mangione overruled his own lawyers with a 'change of heart' on psych defense, legal expert says
Luigi Mangione withdrew a planned psychiatric defense in the murder trial of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, likely due to concerns about federal charges. The defense could have reduced his state murder charge to manslaughter but may have jeopardized his federal case, which has no equivalent legal protection.
- Texas doctor gets 30 years for exploiting 7 minors, including Middle Tennessee teen
A Texas doctor was sentenced to 30 years in prison for exploiting seven minors, including a 17-year-old girl from Middle Tennessee. The exploitation occurred through a sugar daddy dating website, according to the federal court's ruling.
- Charges: Man shot by Border Patrol in Blaine had gun, tried to run away
A Whatcom County man was shot in the leg by Border Patrol in Blaine, later appeared in federal court on crutches, and was charged with illegal possession of a firearm after allegedly trying to run away.
- Kyle Sandilands settles with former radio station for $12m and a helping hand with new media venture
Kyle Sandilands settled his dispute with ARN Media for $12.09 million cash and $1.5 million in advertising. The settlement avoids a potential federal court trial and is less than the $85 million he initially sought.
- Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now
A federal court ruled that the U.S. government can continue collecting the 10% worldwide tariff imposed in February while legal challenges to the tariffs proceed through the courts.
- US man pleads guilty to assassinating Minnesota lawmaker and husband
A man pleaded guilty to assassinating a Minnesota House Speaker and her husband, as well as shooting a state senator and his wife. Prosecutors stated they would not seek the death penalty.
- The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, Calif., pleaded guilty last month and exited federal court. The case also involves her boyfriend and the Chinese government as mentioned in the title.
- As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection official will testify in federal court about the government's plans to refund tariffs the Supreme Court ruled were illegally imposed by President Donald Trump. The article highlights disputes over eligibility for these refunds.
- U.S. attorney accuses California of blocking voter roll audit amid legal battle
Federal prosecutors accuse California of blocking access to voter registration records amid a legal battle over voter roll maintenance in federal court. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli claimed California is refusing to comply with a federal request for records, as stated in a social media post.
- Boston Man Sentenced for Threatening a Federal Law Enforcement Officer
A Boston man was sentenced in federal court for threatening a federal law enforcement officer.
- Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for immigration violation
A Mexican national was sentenced to federal prison for an immigration violation. The individual was illegally present in the United States and was sentenced in the Southern District of Georgia.
- Joplin Man Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Andre E. Swindell, a 41-year-old man from Joplin, Missouri, was charged in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
- MS-13 gang members who carved out a man’s heart learn fate for grisly killings
Four MS-13 gang members were convicted in federal court for their roles in the murders of three victims during a 2017 crime spree in Southern California. One killing involved a victim's heart being carved out, his body dismembered, and dumped in a canyon.
- Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center is removing President Donald Trump’s name from its branding after a federal court ruling. The decision follows a major legal defeat for the center.
- Tech boss, Jamshid Ghomi, charged with sending secret shipments to Iranian military, nuclear programs denied bond
Jamshid Ghomi, a California CEO, is charged with sending critical hi-tech data and hardware to Iran’s nuclear program and was denied bond. A U.S. magistrate ordered him held without release after he allegedly referred to Iran as the 'motherland' in emails with co-conspirators.
- Accused al-Qaeda sleeper agent's deportation case needs to be re-evaluated, court says
The Federal Court paused the government's decades-long attempt to deport accused al-Qaeda sleeper agent Mohamed Harkat, ordering the case to be reviewed by fresh eyes.
- Repeat Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Offense
Robert Anthony Yancy, Jr., 25, of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The case was adjudicated in Gainesville, Florida.
- New Hampshire Man Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Robbing Five Massachusetts Banks
A New Hampshire man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for robbing five banks in Northern Massachusetts. The sentence was more than four years in prison.
- Warwick Man Sentenced to 140 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A man from Warwick was sentenced to 140 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. The conviction occurred in federal court in Rhode Island.
- Pensacola Felon Indicted for Gun & Drug Possession
Joseph Jerome Reynolds, Jr., 31, faces federal indictment in Pensacola, Florida, for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and two counts of controlled substance possession.
- Collins, Missouri Man Sentenced for Child Pornography
Matthew Maggard, 30, of Collins, Missouri, was sentenced in federal court for producing and receiving child pornography.
- Wyatt Detention Facility Inmate Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Prison Contraband Charges
An inmate at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to possession of prison contraband and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl.
- Quant Fails to Get $1 Billion Source-Code Theft Charge Tossed
Richard Ho, a trader at Headlands Technologies LLC, faced federal charges for stealing trade secrets. A court did not dismiss the $1 billion source-code theft charge against him.
- Convicted Felon Indicted for Gun & Drug Possession in Pensacola
EP Hall, 42, has been indicted in federal court for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance. The charges stem from an incident in Pensacola, Florida.
- Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to SNAP and Social Security Fraud
A Dominican national, unlawfully residing in Boston, has pleaded guilty in federal court to fraud and Social Security offenses.
- Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Minors to Produce CSAM
A Maryland man pled guilty in federal court to child sex abuse crimes. Mark Travis Brigham, 36, of Mount Airy, was charged with sexually exploiting a child and possessing child sexual abuse material.
- Former Correctional Officer Sentenced for Role in Covering Up Inmate Assault
A former correctional officer was sentenced to 33 months in prison for conspiring to obstruct justice and making false statements to a federal officer following an inmate assault. The case involved a colleague who assaulted an inmate, and the officer's role in covering up the incident.