Judge pushes LAHSA, HUD to keep funding in place
A federal judge wants Los Angeles homelessness funding kept in place for now while LAHSA and HUD work toward a July 16 status-quo proposal and an Aug. 6 hearing.
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Family files claim after Santa Ana police shooting death of 15-year-old
Santa Ana, CA – Jaden Michaca’s family filed a legal claim against the city after the June 14 police shooting, a step that usually comes before a lawsuit.
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Former Olympian indicted as Congress keeps pressing Reflecting Pool questions
United States Evening White House and Congress Update – Senate Democrats want answers on cost, no-bid work, and repair failures as the White House blames vandals.
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CMS Medicaid work rule faces lawsuit over medical-frailty exemption
A multistate lawsuit says CMS’s new Medicaid work-requirement framework could make exemption checks harder before the Jan. 1, 2027 rollout.
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Judge Permanently Blocks Trump Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Rule
United States Elections and Voting Rules – A federal judge in Boston turned a temporary block into a permanent one, stopping the Trump administration from enforcing a documentary proof-of-citizenship voting rule. ([oag.ca.gov](https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/2026-06-24-MSJMem.andOrder.pdf))
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Delaney Hall in Newark shifts to lawsuits, inspections and local limits
Newark NJ – The Delaney Hall fight is now centered on inspections, transparency, and legal pressure after Newark scaled back police at the site.
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Boston judge blocks Trump election order on voter lists and mail ballots
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – A Boston federal judge blocked key parts of Trump’s March 31 election order in the 23-state challenge ahead of the 2026 midterms. ([whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/ensuring-citizenship-verification-and-integrity-in-federal-elections/))
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DOJ files two gun-law lawsuits
The Justice Department filed separate July 1 lawsuits against California and Virginia, challenging new firearms restrictions in both states. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/2394d5882e96b7d5980af714f1443d06))
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Delaware County outage delayed Media courthouse filings and phone lines
Delaware County says non-emergency phones are back, but some network issues may persist after a disruption that delayed Media courthouse filings.
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FBI seizes 13 websites in suspected China-linked recruitment scheme
Federal agents used court-authorized seizure warrants on June 10 to take over 13 domains tied to fake consulting sites that targeted current and former security-clearance holders. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-fbi-disable-13-websites-backed-suspected-chinese-agents-sought-sensitive))
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Two federal judges block PSLF overhaul before July 1
Two federal judges blocked the PSLF overhaul on June 30, keeping current borrower rules in place for now. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/5cbe13349bff45bea6ae5fc330d7b617))
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Judge vacates revamped SAVE voter-check database in election-administration setback
United States Fast Follow on Elections and Democracy – A federal judge vacated the Trump administration’s revamped SAVE voter-check system, saying the overhaul violated privacy and administrative law and could wrongly flag citizens.
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Supreme Court strikes down party spending caps before 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal limits on political-party spending coordinated with candidates violate the First Amendment.
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Boston judge blocks Trump election order on voter lists, mail ballots
A federal judge in Boston said key parts of Trump’s election order are legally void in 23 states and Washington, D.C., and the legal fight is expected to continue on appeal. ([media-cdn.rollcall.com](https://media-cdn.rollcall.com/documentlink/2026/06/VaZtPnDe.pdf))
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Birmingham Nebius lawsuit asks judge to halt Oxmoor data center work
Birmingham residents filed a June 29 suit over Nebius’ Oxmoor Valley project, and a July 1 hearing could decide whether work pauses for now.
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Newark wins dismissal in DOJ sanctuary suit, but case can return
A federal judge tossed out the Justice Department’s challenge to Newark’s sanctuary policy without prejudice, leaving the dispute open.
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Michigan wins another court fight over DOJ access to voter data
On June 24, the 6th Circuit affirmed a district court ruling blocking DOJ from Michigan’s unredacted voter file—birth dates, driver’s IDs and partial SSNs.
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Supreme Court backs Trump’s FTC firing, keeps Fed’s Cook in office for now
United States Fast Follow on Courts and Constitutional Law – The Court expanded presidential removal power at the FTC, but left the Federal Reserve carveout intact for Cook.
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DOJ says USDA “socially disadvantaged” fee waivers violate equal protection
DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel says USDA ‘socially disadvantaged’ fee waivers tied to race/sex violate equal protection—what farmers should watch next.
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Tuolumne court notice: Claim unclaimed funds by June 30 or they become court property
Tuolumne County Superior Court says people with money held in its Trial Court Trust Fund must submit claim forms or a verified complaint by June 30, 2026.
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Dallas City Hall: Council rejects repair plans, orders cost compare by Aug. 26
Dallas City Council voted 9-6 to reject a phased repair plan for 1500 Marilla and directed staff to pause renovations and compare relocation/leasing vs redevelopment by Aug. 26.
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Lincoln minimum wage fight heads to court before July 18 start
Nebraska’s attorney general has sued over Lincoln’s new minimum wage ordinance, leaving employers and workers watching July payroll dates.