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A federal judge ordered the immediate release of $5.8 million awarded to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing her in 1996 and later defaming her. The ruling mandates Trump pay the damages.

A federal judge denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, allowing New York gambling regulators to enforce state oversight on the online prediction market. Regulators argue the platform operates under state gambling laws.

New federal student loan rules are altering funding for graduate programs, with a federal judge temporarily blocking some limits on loans for professional degrees. William Brangham discussed the changes with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post.

A federal judge in Florida ordered the Department of Homeland Security to restore access for four states to a federal citizenship database, allowing state officials to conduct bulk searches for voter eligibility checks.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain the names and personal contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County. The decision was made in response to the Justice Department's attempt to access this data.

A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to redirect 2025 funding from permanent housing to temporary shelters and sobriety programs for homeless individuals in California. The ruling, however, did not prohibit future attempts to modify the funding allocation.

The Justice Department declined to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, stating it has adequately complied with the law. The decision came near a court-ordered deadline to remove redactions from at least some documents.

The Justice Department refused to release additional files related to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that redactions were appropriate. A federal judge had ordered the DOJ to provide more documents or justify their withholding.

Democratic governors urged the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule implementing an executive order from President Donald Trump to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the executive order, calling it unconstitutional, and the governors argue the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.

Democratic governors urged the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule implementing President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the executive order, deeming it unconstitutional, and the governors argue the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.

Democratic governors requested the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule linked to an executive order by President Donald Trump to create a federal voter eligibility list and restrict mailed ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the order, deeming it unconstitutional, and the governors argue the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.

A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing an executive order on mail-in ballots. The order, referenced in the title as linked to Trump, was prevented from enforcement by the judicial ruling.

A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.

A federal judge in Arkansas dismissed state laws that imposed additional restrictions on efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives. Challengers succeeded in their lawsuit against these restrictions.

New federal student loan rules take effect, reducing repayment options and capping graduate and professional student borrowing at $100,000 and $200,000, respectively. A federal judge temporarily blocked part of the rule affecting healthcare professionals like nurse practitioners, citing potential workforce impacts. The changes, derived from a Republican tax law, require schools to demonstrate graduate earnings to maintain federal loan access.

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, and other fields will have higher student loan limits after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that imposed lower caps. The ruling removes restrictions previously applied to these programs.

A federal judge's ruling led the U.S. Education Department to temporarily revise student loan rules, allowing higher loan amounts for nursing and similar graduate programs while excluding theology. The department disputes the ruling but complies temporarily as litigation continues.

A federal judge's ruling temporarily increased federal student loan limits for nursing and physical therapy graduate programs by blocking part of a Trump administration rule. The U.S. Education Department revised the rule to comply, but theology programs were reclassified as non-professional, reducing their loan caps. The department plans to challenge the ruling in court.

A federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that limited student loan caps for graduate programs in nursing, physical therapy, and other fields, increasing loan limits for these students. The ruling also removed theology from eligibility for higher loan limits.

Arkansas is proceeding with a ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase candy and soda starting Wednesday, despite a recent federal court ruling that similar restrictions in other states violated federal law.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project, a $16 billion bi-state initiative to build new tunnels under the Hudson River. Funding for the project had resumed in February, and the ruling officially prevents President Trump from withholding the funds.

President Donald Trump stated that work on the public East Potomac Golf Course will commence on September 1, despite a federal judge's warning.

A mistrial was declared in the arson trial of a man accused of causing the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury deadlocked and could not reach a verdict. The federal judge announced the mistrial following stalled deliberations.

A federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health, and other fields. The decision affects graduate students in those disciplines by maintaining their loan eligibility.

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to provide unredacted versions of certain Epstein files or justify the withholding of those materials. The judge requires the DOJ to either turn over the unredacted Epstein files or explain why they were withheld.

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's rule that limited federal student loans for certain graduate students. The policy was set to take effect on July 1.

A federal judge ruled that the Constitution does not grant the President powers over elections, invalidating key parts of President Trump's executive order aimed at restricting mail voting.

A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to create a federal voter list and restrict eligibility for mail ballots.

A federal judge blocked parts of an executive order related to election procedures, ruling that verifying voter eligibility is the responsibility of states and Congress, not the president. The decision struck down specific provisions tied to these responsibilities.

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, ruling in favor of 19 states challenging the policy.

A federal judge has reversed SNAP restrictions that states began implementing at the start of the year, affecting 23 states including South Carolina.

A federal judge has reversed SNAP restrictions that 23 states had been gradually implementing since the beginning of the year. The decision impacts those states' efforts to roll out the new rules.

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, which required individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.

A federal judge has permanently blocked most of President Donald Trump’s first executive order on elections. The order included provisions requiring people to show documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.

A federal judge permanently blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, which sought to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. The ruling prevents the enforcement of this policy.

A federal judge has blocked Trump from enforcing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting. Trump is meeting with Republican senators who are frustrated with his efforts to shift their agenda.

A federal judge has blocked Trump from implementing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting. Trump is meeting with Republican senators who are frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda.

A federal judge has blocked Trump from implementing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting. Trump is meeting with Republican senators who are frustrated with his efforts to shift their agenda.

A federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections. The order required proof of citizenship to vote.

A federal judge has blocked an attempt to implement a requirement proving citizenship for voting. The ruling prevents the enforcement of this voting regulation.