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Trump policy change prompts bid to dismiss foreign agent case

After Attorney General Pam Bondi on her first day in office last month said the U.S. would limit its enforcement of foreign agent laws, defense lawyer

Trump policy change prompts bid to dismiss foreign agent case
Crime|Political|US

'We're in a dark space,' US judge says on rising threats

Threats against U.S. judges are rising and lawyers should do more to push back against heated rhetoric, four federal judges said in a panel discussion on Thursday.

'We're in a dark space,' US judge says on rising threats
Business|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court Justice Jackson calls for revisiting sentencing guidelines

By Luc Cohen, Karen Freifeld and Chris Prentice MIAMI - U.S.

US Supreme Court Justice Jackson calls for revisiting sentencing guidelines
Crime|Economy|Political|US

New York City loses bid for swift return of $80.5 million FEMA migrants grant

A U.S. judge on Wednesday declined to order the Trump administration to immediately return to New York City $80.5 million of grants intended to cover

New York City loses bid for swift return of $80.5 million FEMA migrants grant
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Mexico's Caro Quintero pleads not guilty after shock expulsion to New York

Alleged drug cartel boss Rafael Caro Quintero, who spent decades in prison in Mexico for the murder of a U.S. drug enforcement agent, pleaded not guilty in a U.S.

Mexico's Caro Quintero pleads not guilty after shock expulsion to New York
Crime|Political|US

New York Mayor Eric Adams seeks permanent dismissal of corruption case

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to permanently dismiss corruption charges against him, opening a schism with President Donald Trump's

New York Mayor Eric Adams seeks permanent dismissal of corruption case
Americas|Business|Crime|Political|US

Trump's terrorist label for cartels raises prosecution risks for companies

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Trump's terrorist label for cartels raises prosecution risks for companies
Economy|Political|US

Judge extends block on Musk's DOGE from Treasury systems

A U.S. judge on Friday extended a block on Elon Musk's government cost-cutting team known as DOGE from accessing Treasury Department systems responsible

Judge extends block on Musk's DOGE from Treasury systems
Crime|Election|Political|US

Judge delays NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial, weighs bid to dismiss

A New York judge on Friday said he would conduct further inquiry before ruling on the U.S.

Judge delays NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial, weighs bid to dismiss
Business|Political|US

US declares administrative law judge removal rules unconstitutional

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US declares administrative law judge removal rules unconstitutional
Business|Political|Technology|US

US says it will drop immigration case against SpaceX

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said it would drop a case accusing Elon Musk's space technology company SpaceX of refusing to hire certain immigrants.

US says it will drop immigration case against SpaceX
Crime|Election|Political|US

Who is Dale Ho, the judge deciding whether to drop Eric Adams' case?

Dale Ho, the judge deciding whether to drop the corruption case against New York City mayor Eric Adams, is a former voting rights lawyer whose nomination to the bench

Who is Dale Ho, the judge deciding whether to drop Eric Adams' case?
Crime|Election|Political|US

US judge won't immediately rule on 'unusual' request to drop Eric Adams case

A U.S. judge said on Wednesday he will take some time to consider a request by prosecutors under orders from a Donald Trump political appointee to drop

US judge won't immediately rule on 'unusual' request to drop Eric Adams case
Crime|Political|US

Judge orders hearing over Trump DOJ's bid to toss Eric Adams corruption case

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered U.S. prosecutors to appear in court this week to address why they are seeking to dismiss criminal charges filed

Judge orders hearing over Trump DOJ's bid to toss Eric Adams corruption case
Crime|Election|Political|US

As Trump shakes Justice Department, deeply conservative prosecutors head for exits

By Jack Queen, Mike Spector, Luc Cohen and Sarah N.

As Trump shakes Justice Department, deeply conservative prosecutors head for exits
Crime|Election|Political|US

US prosecutors formally ask judge to drop case against NY mayor Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors on Friday formally asked a U.S. judge to drop bribery charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams after an order by an official in President

US prosecutors formally ask judge to drop case against NY mayor Eric Adams
Economy|Education|Health|Political|US

US judges bar Musk's DOGE from Treasury, allow access to health, labor

A federal judge extended a block on Elon Musk's government cost-cutting team from accessing payment systems at the U.S.

US judges bar Musk's DOGE from Treasury, allow access to health, labor
Crime|Political|US

Who is Danielle Sassoon, the prosecutor who stood up to Trump's DOJ over Eric Adams' case?

When Danielle Sassoon's college newspaper asked her two decades ago for three words she would use to describe herself, the first word the future lawyer said was "

Who is Danielle Sassoon, the prosecutor who stood up to Trump's DOJ over Eric Adams' case?
Crime|Political|US

Trump DOJ's order to drop Eric Adams case sparks mass resignations

By Luc Cohen and Sarah N.

Trump DOJ's order to drop Eric Adams case sparks mass resignations
Crime|Election|Political|US

With Eric Adams dismissal order, Trump's DOJ tests office that challenged him

The Justice Department's order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams will test whether a fiercely independent

With Eric Adams dismissal order, Trump's DOJ tests office that challenged him
Business|Finance|Political|US

Order blocking Musk's DOGE from Treasury systems doesn't apply to Bessent, judge says

A U.S. judge clarified on Tuesday that an order restricting billionaire Elon Musk's government cost-cutting effort from accessing the Treasury Department's payment

Order blocking Musk's DOGE from Treasury systems doesn't apply to Bessent, judge says
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Steve Bannon due in court after plea talks in border wall case

Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon is expected in a Manhattan court on Tuesday following discussions between his lawyers and prosecutors over a

Steve Bannon due in court after plea talks in border wall case
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Justice Department orders New York Mayor Eric Adams charges to be withdrawn

By Sarah N.

Justice Department orders New York Mayor Eric Adams charges to be withdrawn
Crime|Political|US

Steve Bannon's lawyers, prosecutors have discussed potential plea in border wall case, source says

Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon's lawyers and New York state prosecutors have discussed a potential plea deal to resolve charges over a push to fund the U.S.

Steve Bannon's lawyers, prosecutors have discussed potential plea in border wall case, source says
Education|Health|Political|US

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's research funding cuts

A U.S. judge on Monday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration's sharp cuts to federal grant funding for universities, medical

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's research funding cuts

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