Supreme Court lets Texas app-age-verification law stand after denial
On July 6, 2026, the Supreme Court denied a request to lift a stay in CCIA v. Paxton—so Texas app age checks and parent consent stay in force.
Federal Courts
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Judge Kathleen Williams blocks “settlement” label, sanctions Trump IRS lawyers
July 13 ruling says Trump–IRS case was used for an “anti-weaponization” fund; judge sanctions lawyers and blocks “settlement” label in court.
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FTC proposes $35M settlement with Hopper over hidden travel-app fees—what’s next
FTC proposes a $35 million settlement in FTC v. Hopper, accusing hidden “Tip” and “VIP Support” fees; here’s what the order would require next.
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Supreme Court greenlights turning back asylum seekers at border ports—what it means
June 25, 2026 Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado limits “inspection-before-processing” arguments for asylum seekers turned back at ports of entry.
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DOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies: What Comes Next in Court
DOJ says Maryland’s Community Trust Act blocks local police from helping ICE, and asks a judge to stop enforcement while the case proceeds.
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Supreme Court limits Apple v. Epic review—Question 1 on civil contempt
On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court granted cert in Apple v. Epic, but limited review to “Question 1” on civil contempt and how specific an injunction must be.
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DOJ, EPA advance Chemours PFAS settlement: comments June 29–July 29
DOJ and EPA say a proposed PFAS consent decree with Chemours is in federal public comment, June 29–July 29, for sites in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
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Judge blocks Trump mail-voting EO for federal voter lists and USPS steps (23 states + D.C.)
June 25 federal ruling blocks Trump EO 14399 Sections 2–3 on “Confirmed Citizen Lists” and USPS mail-ballot rules for 23 states + D.C. in 2026.
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1st Circuit Denies Calvary Chapel Belfast Bid to Pause UMaine Hutchinson Center Sale
On June 30, 2026, the 1st Circuit refused to pause UMaine’s Hutchinson Center sale after Calvary Chapel claimed anti-religious bias in Belfast, Maine.
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DOJ sues Virginia over “assault firearm” purchase ban—relief sought in court
DOJ filed suit July 1, 2026 challenging Virginia’s SB 749 “assault firearm” purchase/sale ban, asking an E.D. Va. judge to block enforcement.
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Indictments add defendants in White House UFC plot case in Ohio
New federal indictments expand an alleged White House UFC drone-and-sniper plot case in Ohio, as prosecutors seek a streamlined conspiracy.
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DOT resets airline ancillary-fee disclosures after Fifth Circuit vacatur
DOT’s July 2, 2026 final rule reinstates pre-2024 disclosure standards for airline add-on fees after a Feb. 3, 2026 court vacatur. What changes for booking.
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Fifth Circuit tosses Delfin LNG deepwater port challenge for lack of standing
United States Late Federal Documents and Court Orders – July 7 Fifth Circuit dismissal in Delfin LNG deepwater port case: court ruled on Article III standing only.
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Appeals court rebuffs DOJ bid for Michigan voter-roll data—what next?
Sixth Circuit upholds dismissal in United States v. Benson, limiting DOJ’s demand for Michigan’s unredacted voter-roll identifiers—privacy implications.
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Preliminary injunction blocks Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ rules — federal officers
On July 2, a judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Philadelphia from enforcing key “ICE Out” mask and ID rules against federal officers.
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Federal court blocks Trump mail-voting order: Washington, IL voters’ guide
Washington IL – On June 25, 2026, Judge Indira Talwani blocked sections of Trump’s mail-voting order for Illinois’s Nov. 3, 2026 election.
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DOJ updates White House UFC plot cases: 2 more arrests, obstruction charge
U.S. DOJ says the White House UFC Freedom 250 plot case grew with two more FBI arrests and an obstruction charge tied to Signal messages.
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DOJ sues New York over federal mask/ID rules in supremacy fight
The Justice Department sued New York over rules limiting federal officers’ mask use, requiring IDs, and restricting 287(g) cooperation. Here’s what’s next.
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Talwani blocks Trump EO on federal voter lists and mail voting for 23 states + D.C.
A June 25 injunction by Judge Indira Talwani blocks key parts of Trump’s federal voter-list plan and USPS mail-voting rules for 23 states and D.C. ahead of Nov. 3.
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Blanche v. Lau: Supreme Court eases evidence step in green-card re-entry
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – On June 23, 2026, the Supreme Court in Blanche v. Lau rejected a “clear and convincing” evidence requirement at the border.
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Judge vacates revamped SAVE citizenship checks—what election offices and voters should know
On June 22, 2026, a federal judge vacated the Trump administration’s 2025 changes to SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements)—a system federal agencies use to verify citizenship and immigration information. The ruling said the “modified system” and related privacy notices were unlawful and could wrongly identify U.S. citizens as noncitizens, affecting voter-roll challenges, delays, and cancellations.
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EPA+DOJ propose $450M Chemours PFAS settlement—comment deadline is July 29
United States Evening Federal Agency Decisions – EPA and DOJ have proposed a $450M PFAS settlement with Chemours, tied to facilities in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey, with a public comment period running June 29–July 29.