A clandestine relationship between two federal judges in Switzerland is deemed a serious matter by Zurich professor Lorenz Langer, who fears the incident could be exploited politically to undermine the country's judicial election system.

US Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a proposal that would prevent naturalized US citizens from serving in Congress, as federal judges, or in Senate-confirmed positions.

Representative Nancy Mace is proposing a constitutional amendment to expand the natural-born citizen requirement beyond the presidency to include members of Congress, federal judges, and cabinet appointees.

Federal judges have dismissed nine indictments against Darin Smith, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for Wyoming, following backlash over an inflammatory grand jury remark.

A federal judge has issued a ruling to block US sanctions that were imposed against UN rapporteur Albanese.

US federal judges have ruled against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention practices in over 10,000 cases over the past ten months, siding with detained migrants in approximately 90% of disputes.

The top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security accused federal judge Melissa DuBose of an "intimidation campaign" after she referred a government lawyer for a misconduct investigation.

A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by Raymond Epps, a former Oath Keeper member, who claimed he was targeted by conspiracies over his role in the US Capitol attack.

An alleged suicide letter from Jeffrey Epstein has been made public by a federal judge, nearly seven years after it was sealed in court. The release sheds new light on the controversial case.

Debris from the White House East Wing renovation has left heavy metals in the soil of a century-old golf course that Trump intends to professionalize. A federal judge has temporarily halted the park's remodeling.

A Louisiana exoneree, who won an elected clerk office, has assumed the position after a federal judge blocked a state law passed by Republicans that sought to eliminate the role. The legal challenge allowed the Democratic exoneree to take office.

A federal judge has issued a temporary block on the State of Colorado from enforcing its new artificial intelligence law, which is described as DEI-driven.

According to a 'Weltwoche' article, a male and female judge of the Federal Court are living together in a domestic partnership, leading to ongoing investigations into the alleged forbidden relationship.

A federal judge has ordered Everett Public Schools in Washington to loosen limits on an off-campus Bible club, LifeWise Academy, after the group alleged First Amendment discrimination. The ruling aims to ease restrictions on public school students' participation.

A federal judge has sanctioned a lawyer, accusing her of repeatedly lying during an Epstein-linked lawsuit filed against billionaire Leon Black. The judge's ruling highlights serious misconduct in the high-profile case.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to stop federal approvals for wind and solar projects, reversing a previous administrative move.

Sullivan & Cromwell, a major Wall Street law firm, issued an apology to a federal judge after AI-driven errors, including fictitious case names and fabricated quotes, appeared in a bankruptcy case filing.

Nexstar CEO Perry Sook publicly criticized DirecTV following a federal judge's decision to block Nexstar's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, predicting that only a few companies will soon control local TV.

A Swiss politician from the JSVP, Fiechter, publicly criticized a federal judge as 'unprofessional' following the Federal Court's rejection of complaints regarding the E-ID vote.

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a ban on two ICE-tracking portals, ruling that government officials may have infringed upon the First Amendment rights of the app's developers.

A federal judge has ruled against Delaware officials, ordering them to turn over confidential employer and employee records to ICE as part of an ongoing immigration enforcement legal dispute.

A 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, will be tried as an adult for the rape and murder of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, during a family boat trip in the US. A federal judge upheld the decision to try him as an adult.

A federal judge acknowledged a potential increase in the pace of removal proceedings but declined to immediately intervene in the Trump administration's Somali deportation policies.

A federal judge has dismissed another Department of Justice lawsuit seeking voter data, with this latest ruling pertaining to a case in Massachusetts.

A federal judge, nominated by President Biden, has postponed the termination of Ethiopia's Temporary Protected Status (TPS), pushing back against a decision made by the Trump administration.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to terminate legal protections for over 5,000 Ethiopians living and working in the United States. The ruling ensures their temporary protected status remains intact.

The Trump administration secured a court victory in Minnesota as a federal judge rejected the state's attempt to block the withholding of over $259 million in Medicaid funds, deeming Minnesota's legal challenge premature.

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from compelling public colleges in 17 Democrat-led states to submit race-based admissions data.

A federal judge has dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni, including allegations of sexual harassment and defamation, leaving only three issues to proceed to trial.

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration illegally ended the parole status for migrants who used the CBP One app, ordering the Department of Homeland Security to reverse the decision.

A federal judge in Rhode Island determined that the Trump administration unlawfully required groups seeking homeless grants to comply with its agenda on other issues, including immigration.

A federal judge has revoked the U.S. citizenship of a married Chinese couple after they were convicted of stealing medical trade secrets from an Ohio children's hospital to share with China.

A federal judge has sided with Fox News in a retaliation lawsuit filed by former Capitol Hill producer Jason Donner, concluding that his firing after taking a sick day was not unlawful.

A 98-year-old federal judge is appealing to the Supreme Court for her job back, bringing to light thorny questions about lifetime tenure and the increasing age of the judiciary.

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, pausing the proposed merger between broadcasting giants Nexstar and Tegna, which would create a company with nearly 270 stations.

Federal judges are exploring strategies to address the high stakes, anonymous threats, and politicized atmosphere prevalent during the Trump era, warning of risks to democracy.

The New York Times is asking a federal judge to compel Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team to rescind press access restrictions, accusing the Pentagon of defying a previous court ruling.

Concerns are being raised about the suitability of 92-year-old U.S. federal judge Alvin Hellerstein to preside over what could be a prolonged drug trafficking trial for Nicolas Maduro.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy that would have subjected thousands of refugees to arrest and detention if they had not obtained green cards after a year in the United States.

Following a federal judge's ruling that key parts of the Pentagon's press policy were unconstitutional, news outlets are now pressuring the Pentagon to restore access for journalists.

A federal judge has declared parts of the Pentagon's restrictions on news outlets unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times. The ruling vindicates independent journalism.

Obama Judge Strikes Down Ten Commandments In Arkansas Classrooms Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal judge has struck down a law in Arkansas that…

A federal judge has temporarily changed grand jury proceedings rules following former President Trump's unsuccessful attempt to secure indictments against six Democratic members of Congress.

The Department of Justice plans to appeal an order from U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan refusing to recuse himself from an immigration case.

Calling the project ‘an alteration…takes some brazen interpretation of the laws of vocabulary,’ the judge said

A federal judge has ordered the release of Carlos Antonio Flores-Miguel, an MS-13 member with a history of rape and robbery, drawing sharp criticism from DHS.

Judge Orders DHS To Submit Internal Documents Over Concerns About ICE Detainees' Due Process Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, A federal judge ordered the Trump administration Monday to turn over data in response to claims that it corrupted bond hearings for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees. While U.S. District Judge Clay Land described in his order these claims as a “conspiracy,” he said further legal proceedings will show whether the accusations...

According to the federal judge, the changes are "arbitrary" and violate scientific methods. Specifically, the judge criticized the reduced vaccination schedule for children.

A federal judge has ruled that Ohio Representative Joyce Beatty, an ex officio member, is entitled to participate in a Kennedy Center board meeting, granting her access to documents and the right to speak, though not to vote, regarding proposed changes.

A federal judge has indefinitely stayed a Trump administration order that sought to end deportation protections for Somalis, citing the administration's unpreparedness to defend the order in court.

Donald Trump has appointed a replacement to oversee the Voice of America's parent agency, USAGM, after a federal judge ruled that Kari Lake was illegally running the organization. Lake will remain as deputy CEO.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a statement responding to reports concerning the arrest and probe of a federal judge.

Federal judges have declined to extend the appointment of an interim U.S. attorney in Milwaukee, leading to questions about leadership in the district's top federal prosecutor role.

A federal judge has restricted federal agents from using chemical munitions at protests occurring at the ICE building in Portland, unless there is an imminent threat.

A federal judge has ruled that Kari Lake does not have legal standing to oversee the Voice of America and its parent agency, and nullified her actions, including mass layoffs.

The New York Times is urging a federal judge to block a Pentagon policy that has limited access to the building for journalists from many mainstream news outlets

Federal judge orders $130 billion refund process for Trump tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court, affecting over 1,000 companies who paid duties.

A federal judge found that the designation for CAIR, one of the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy groups, had violated the organization’s First Amendment rights.

A federal judge has upheld New York's congestion toll for Manhattan, despite objections from Donald Trump.

Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin have dismissed Justice Department lawsuits aimed at compelling states to turn over voter data to the government.

Nexstar has responded to a lawsuit filed by DirecTV and several state attorneys general, arguing that the federal judge's decision to freeze its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna "degrades the very assets it purports to protect." The company has requested an expedited appeal.

Reports have emerged detailing inappropriate relationships between Swiss federal judges, raising concerns about judicial conduct and ethics within the Swiss legal system.

A federal judge in Las Vegas sentenced Jovan Trevino to life in prison after she pleaded guilty to drowning her two young children in 2021.

Switzerland's Federal Court has launched an external investigation into a relationship between two federal judges, following media reports about a previous relationship involving Beatrice van de Graaf and Yves Donzallaz.

An affair between two Swiss federal judges, Beatrice van de Graaf and Yves Donzallaz, is escalating into a scandal for the Federal Court, raising questions about previous assurances regarding their case involvement.

State prosecutor Scott Colom is running against Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, who previously blocked his federal judgeship, offering Democrats a long-shot hope in a challenging election year.

The SVP (Swiss People's Party) is demanding the resignation of federal judges due to a romantic relationship between two members of the Federal Court, sparking debate in Bern.

A federal judge has stated that a lawyer repeatedly lied during an Epstein-linked lawsuit filed against billionaire Leon Black.

A federal judge has issued an order for the release of the family members of a man who has been charged in connection with a firebomb attack in Colorado.

A federal judge has approved a landmark Title IX settlement for female athletes at San Diego State University, who had accused the institution of depriving them of equal opportunities.

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Indiana's SB 10, ruling that the ban on using student IDs for voting likely infringes upon the rights of young voters.

A federal court has temporarily permitted the Trump administration's Pentagon to enforce its media access restrictions.

The Defense Department has filed a formal notice of its intent to appeal a federal judge’s recent rulings that its press restrictions were unconstitutional.

A federal judge has eased some provisions of his order blocking the Nexstar-Tegna merger but also extended the transaction freeze for another week.

A federal judge has rejected a second set of rules aimed at restricting reporters at the Pentagon, in a case brought by The New York Times, after an earlier press policy was declared unconstitutional.

Following a federal judge's order in 2023 to roll back Mississippi's strict school vaccine rules, a campaign orchestrated in part by allies of RFK Jr., the state has seen a surge in whooping cough cases and the death of a baby.

A federal judge has ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone can continue to be mailed nationwide for now, but warned that its FDA guidelines could face significant changes as the agency faces a six-month review deadline.

The Department of Health and Human Services has initiated steps to restore its vaccine advisory committee, following a federal judge's questioning of the panel's legitimacy and overturning of its recent work. The move suggests the committee may be revived under terms influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

A federal judge in California ruled that border officials violated a previous order regarding warrantless arrests, mandating thorough documentation for all future stops across 34 counties.

A federal judge has rejected Evanston, Illinois's bid to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch against the city's reparations program, allowing the challenge to its race-based $25,000 payments to proceed.

A federal judge has ruled that class action lawsuits against Colgate can proceed, alleging that the dental brand misled parents through its packaging regarding the suitability of its fluoride products for young children.

A federal judge ruled that officials at Florida’s state-run immigration jail, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz', must provide detainees access to free and private legal phone calls and allow lawyers to visit unannounced.

A federal judge has dismissed charges against two former Louisville police officers, Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, who were accused of falsifying the warrant used to enter Breonna Taylor’s house on the night of her fatal shooting.

A federal judge has denied the NCAA's motion for a temporary restraining order against DraftKings, which sought to prevent the company from using "March Madness" trademarks.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to return Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, who was deported to Mexico after an arrest during a green-card appointment.

Pentagon Removes Press Offices After Federal Judge Blocks Trump Restrictions The Defense Department has announced plans to remove media offices from the Pentagon after a…

The US Department of Defense announced it will revise its press practices in accordance with a federal judge's recent ruling that deemed some of its updated policies unconstitutional.

A federal judge has ruled that Pentagon press restrictions, which led to the eviction of major news outlets, violated First Amendment press freedom rights, marking a victory for journalists.

A federal judge has declared the Pentagon's media policy unconstitutional and illegal, a verdict that strengthens the public's right to information regarding government actions.

Federal judges are reportedly receiving death threats and are speaking out to defend the judiciary against increasing attacks.

A federal judge in Washington has ruled that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the parent entity of Voice of America, was illegal, leading to 1,000 employees returning to work.

The Swiss Parliament has elected 34-year-old St. Gallen native Arthur Brunner as a federal judge. Brunner is also known for his international success as a handball referee alongside his legal career.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the activities of Voice of America, the U.S. public broadcaster, and return over 1,000 employees to work, reversing efforts to dismantle the government-run entity.

Federal judge blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments law for several school districts, ruling classroom mandate violates church-state separation.

A German tourist filed a lawsuit claiming he felt unpleasant symptoms after eating tacos with salsa at Los Tacos No 1 A German tourist’s attempt to pursue $100,000 in damages from a New York City taqueria whose salsa he found to be too spicy has failed after a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit. In a complaint filed in October 2024, German national Faycal Manz said he was visiting New York City two months earlier when he stopped at the Times Square location of Los Tacos No 1. Continue readi...

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's new policy demanding seven years of student application data, following a lawsuit by Democratic attorneys general.

Supreme Court Justices Kavanaugh, Jackson Publicly Disagree Over Emergency Docket Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, U.S. Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson clashed on March 9 over the court’s various emergency orders that have allowed President Donald Trump to pursue his policy agenda. The setting was a federal courtroom in the nation’s capital, at an annual lecture honoring former federal judge and prosecutor Thomas Aquinas Flannery, w...

A federal judge has dealt a blow to Donald Trump by ruling that three prosecutors appointed to lead the New Jersey US attorney’s office were installed illegally, rejecting the 'triumvirate' named to replace Alina Habba.

A federal judge appointed by President Biden is under scrutiny after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disputed her claims that detainees were 'stuffed into unclean cells' at an ICE holding center in Baltimore, where she had ordered substantive changes.

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle Voice of America were illegal, challenging the former administration's authority over the independent news organization.

DOJ appeals federal judge's block on Trump deportation policy after Supreme Court twice overruled similar orders in high-stakes immigration battle.

A federal judge Wednesday temporarily blocked the enforcement of a 2025 executive order by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designated two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organiza...

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to halt New York City's congestion toll, noting that the state legislature had already passed the $9 fee into law.

A federal judge has upheld New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee for drivers entering Manhattan, blocking efforts by the Trump administration to halt it.

Police concerns have prompted an investigation involving Grange, the Chinese navy, and a federal judge from a prominent family. The specific nature of the probe remains under wraps.

A federal judge couple, whose romantic relationship had drawn scrutiny, will continue to be fully employed in their respective departments.

Representative Nancy Mace has introduced an amendment that would limit eligibility for Congress and federal judges to natural-born citizens.

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to bring back Colombian national Adriana María Quiroz Zapata from the Democratic Republic of Congo, stating she was sent to a country that denied her entry.

A federal judge has issued a ruling to block US sanctions that were imposed against a United Nations expert focusing on the Palestinian territories.

The legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues, with an attorney explaining why a settlement isn't the end of their fight, even as the federal judge overseeing the case has indicated no further filings are needed.

A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by a former supporter of Donald Trump.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has decided not to appeal a federal judge's ruling that quashed two subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve and its chairman.

An Indian woman, who lived in the US for 35 years and spent six weeks in ICE custody, was released on April 30 following a federal judge's order.

A federal judge is currently evaluating whether to mandate the installation of air conditioning in the United States' largest prison system, addressing concerns about inmate conditions.

A federal judge has stated that the lawyer representing an unnamed plaintiff, who accused a billionaire investor of abuse, had "lied repeatedly to the Court" during the proceedings.

A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care for children, a decision hailed by trans advocates as a significant step forward.

A federal judge has issued a ruling to prevent the imminent removal of bike lanes connecting downtown Washington D.C. to the Tidal Basin, citing that the National Park Service had improperly rushed its plans.

A federal judge denied Megan Thee Stallion's request for an injunction against online critic Milagro Cooper in her cyberstalking case, despite a previous courtroom win.

Following a federal judge's ruling in New York that a former CEO's AI chats could not be shielded from prosecutors, U.S. lawyers are warning that personal AI conversations could be used against individuals in legal cases.

A federal judge has ruled that Bill Pulte, President Trump’s former federal housing director, cannot be held liable for defamation by workers who were fired from Fannie Mae.

A federal judge has extended a restraining order, further delaying the proposed $6.2 billion merger between local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna.

A federal judge in Washington D.C. has for the second time ruled against new Pentagon rules, overturning key provisions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to impose on accredited journalists.

A federal judge has dismissed another lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice seeking voter data, this time specifically in Massachusetts, marking a setback for the DOJ's efforts.

A federal judge has stated that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his team have disregarded a previous order by attempting to impose new restrictions on Pentagon press access, citing concerns about First Amendment rights.

A federal judge in Rio de Janeiro has issued a preliminary injunction, suspending Brazil's 12% crude oil export tax for five international companies including Shell and TotalEnergies.

A federal judge has ruled that telehealth abortion will remain available for now, though the abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA. A case from Louisiana seeking to ban its use via telemedicine will proceed after the review.

A federal judge has ruled that continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated a previous court order.

A federal judge has permanently blocked Kentucky's policy granting in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, ruling it violates federal law and the Supremacy Clause.

A federal judge has revoked the US citizenship of a naturalized married couple from China, following their 2021 convictions for stealing sensitive medical trade secrets and sharing them with China.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a reporter against Fox News, ruling that he failed to prove retaliation and discrimination after claiming he was fired for challenging the network's coverage.

Nexstar stock dropped 11% as Monday's trading concluded, reflecting investor concern over a federal judge's decision to temporarily block the company's merger with Tegna.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Nexstar Media's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, ruling that the proposed merger is 'presumed likely to violate antitrust laws.'

A federal judge has ordered Perry's Steakhouse to pay $21 million after the company lost a lawsuit.

The legal dispute between Justin Baldoni's team and his former publicist Stephanie Jones is intensifying, as a federal judge has ruled that Baldoni's production company's defamation claim can proceed. Court documents confirm this development in the ongoing battle.

A federal judge has rejected a Trump-era HHS declaration regarding the safety of gender-affirming care for minors, ruling that RFK Jr. exceeded his authority.

The Defense Department has announced a new policy for press access, including closing the Pentagon's main work area for journalists and moving them to an annex, following a federal judge's ruling that previous restrictions were unconstitutional.

A Clinton-appointed federal judge has issued an order blocking the Trump administration’s restrictions on media access to the Pentagon.

A US federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon's stringent news reporting regulations, which limited journalists' access to the department, are in violation of the Constitution.

A federal judge has blocked key portions of the Pentagon’s press restrictions after a New York Times lawsuit alleged the changes gave the Department of Defense free rein to punish reporters.

A federal judge has ordered the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to reinstate over 1,000 Voice of America (VOA) journalists and staff by March 23, restoring the broadcaster's operations.

A federal judge ruled that the administration’s dismantling of Voice of America was unlawful and ordered more than 1,000 employees back to work.

A Biden-appointed federal judge, Brian Murphy, is facing criticism for being an 'activist' after blocking a Trump vaccine policy, having previously been overturned multiple times by the Supreme Court.

An Obama-appointed federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from terminating the protected status for Somali immigrants.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration requirement for colleges nationwide to immediately collect and turn over race data, siding with a group of Democrat attorneys general.

A federal judge has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release a Minneapolis man and asylum seeker, Elvis Joel TE, who was unlawfully detained for 50 days without a warrant, sparking widespread outrage.

Lawsuits involving Delia's Tamales in Texas have reportedly ended quietly following the intervention of a federal judge, bringing a resolution to the legal disputes.

The court order limits federal agents’ crowd control tactics and concludes that the use of chemical munitions against largely peaceful protests may violate First Amendment rights

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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to restrict immigration appeals, marking a development in the ongoing dispute between the judiciary and the executive branch's immigration court system.

How Donald Trump is pushing the Supreme Court to weaken federal judges  Reuters

A federal judge just refused to let Shilo Sanders walk away from a trustee’s complaint tied to an $11.89 million judgment and alleged bankruptcy law violations. The ruling keeps his NIL money under a microscope, pushes the case toward trial, and leaves his football future hanging on a 2015 hallway incident that will not go away.

Federal judge blocks Florida governor’s foreign terrorist label of Muslim groups  AP News

Transgender athlete lawsuit against San Jose State moves forward as federal Judge Kato Crews defers Title IX ruling pending Supreme Court decision expected in June.