Legal proceedings involving special counsel Jack Smith and former President Donald Trump

A court hearing in Florida is ongoing to determine if special counsel Jack Smith can prosecute former President Donald Trump, with Trump's lawyers arguing that Smith's appointment was unconstitutional.

Florida's 2023 Law Banning Medical Care for Transgender Children

A federal judge has ruled Florida's 2023 law banning medical care for transgender children is unconstitutional, a priority for Governor Ron DeSantis.

Federal Judge Rules ICE 'Knock-and-Talk' Tactics Unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 'knock-and-talk' tactics with illegal immigrants are unconstitutional. The ruling stemmed from a 2018 incident involving an immigrant in the U.S. on temporary protective status.

Federal Judge Rules ICE 'Knock and Talk' Practice Unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that ICE's 'knock and talk' practice of arresting illegal immigrants at their homes is unconstitutional, a victory for migrant rights activists. The tactic accounted for at least 8% of arrests made in 2022. ICE's Los Angeles field office heavily relied on this method, but the judge deemed it a violation of privacy and the true purpose was to make immigration arrests.

Federal Judge Rules ICE Tactic Unconstitutional in Los Angeles

A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled that ICE's tactic of arresting people in their homes without a warrant is unconstitutional, advocates praised the ruling, and the order applies to ICE's Los Angeles field office only.

Court Rules Pennsylvania Town's Sign Ordinance Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court panel has found a Pennsylvania town's ordinance limiting political lawn signs to be unconstitutional, citing violations of residents' free speech rights.

Japan's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

A high court in Japan ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, despite opposition from the conservative government. The ruling was welcomed by rights groups but the government is considering its next steps.

Montana Laws Restricting Abortion Rights Struck Down

Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, have been struck down in court as unconstitutional, citing severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification or credible evidence.

Constitutionality of President Joe Biden's $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

A federal judge in Texas ruled that President Joe Biden's $1.7 trillion spending bill passed by Democrats in 2022 is unconstitutional due to the Quorum Clause violation. The ruling may impact Biden's immigration programs and could halt the spending of taxpayer money.

New York City Voting Rights for Foreign Nationals Struck Down

A New York appeals court upheld a ruling that struck down a law giving local voting rights to nearly a million foreign nationals in New York City. The law was deemed unconstitutional as it violated voting rights reserved for American citizens.