Latest Courts & Legal stories in U.S., with AI-generated summaries from NewsSnap.ai.
Start a 30-day free trial to follow this topic and get personalized updates.
Follow Courts & LegalAbbott Laboratories has agreed to pay more than $384 million to resolve allegations concerning contaminated infant formula. This civil settlement addresses claims brought under the False Claims Act, underscoring the Justice Department's commitment to ensuring child safety and holding companies accountable for misconduct. The resolution aims to reinforce corporate responsibility in public health matters.
A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from implementing new changes to mail-in voting. The ruling prevents the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new design requirements for ballots and a mandate to send ballots only to voters on a national list, citing that Congress did not grant the Postal Service authority for key parts of the rule. The Supreme Court is expected to consider a separate challenge to these changes.
A second federal judge has frozen President Trump's executive order on mail voting, which aimed to limit the practice for midterm elections by requiring states to provide voter lists and add tracking barcodes. This development sets the stage for the Supreme Court to potentially review the legality of the order, impacting election procedures nationwide.
The en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that the Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water, upholding the dismissal of a lead-contamination lawsuit brought by residents of Jackson, Mississippi.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued an order blocking President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict mail voting for the upcoming midterm elections. This follows a similar ruling from another judge, setting the stage for the U.S. Supreme Court to potentially make a final decision on the matter. The move has significant implications for federal election administration.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's plan to implement 50% staffing cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was unlawful. This decision comes amidst ongoing challenges for FEMA, including significant staff departures and delays in disaster aid. The ruling ensures FEMA's operational capacity is not further diminished, which is crucial for effective disaster response and national security.
An Associated Press analysis reveals that the U.S. Justice Department has faced difficulties in securing felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested since last year for allegedly assaulting federal authorities in four major cities.