DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students: what next
On July 16, DOJ sued Maryland over in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students, seeking to block enforcement while the case proceeds.
Federal Courts
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5th Circuit ends desegregation oversight for Concordia Parish schools (July 14, 2026)
A July 14, 2026 Fifth Circuit mandamus ruling told a Louisiana district judge to vacate orders and stop evidentiary hearings after a Rule 41 dismissal.
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DOJ sues Maryland over ‘Community Trust Act’: allegations and what to watch next
On July 9, 2026, DOJ sued Maryland over its Community Trust Act, seeking declaratory and permanent injunctive relief under the Supremacy Clause.
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July 17 Federal Judge Blocks OMB “Agency Priorities” Clause for State Grants
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update – A July 17 ruling limits an OMB “agency priorities” termination theory, preserving already-awarded state grant funding.
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DOJ seeks court approval of Willow Bridge consent decree on algorithmic rent coordination
DOJ proposed a Tunney Act settlement with Willow Bridge that would bar certain algorithm coordination and competitor data sharing while court approval is pending.
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Federal judge orders immediate health-and-safety changes at ICE’s Adelanto
A July 16, 2026 federal preliminary injunction orders ICE at Adelanto to provide clean 24-hour water, sanitary meals, and a 14-day medical/disability plan.
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Courts Limit DOJ Demands for States’ Voter Data—What Mullin’s SAVE Push Means
On July 17, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states that skipping SAVE could bring fines, penalties or prison. Courts have limited DOJ access to voter data.
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DOJ settlement: towing company to pay $160,000 over SCRA auctions without court orders
U.S. DOJ says S & K Towing auctioned up to 148 servicemembers’ vehicles without SCRA court orders. Settlement includes $160,000 escrow and new DMDC checks.
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Groups Sue FDA Over Enforcement Policy for Unauthorized Vapes and Pouches
Pediatricians and public health groups sued FDA on July 14, 2026 over May 8 guidance they say leaves some unauthorized ENDS and nicotine pouches on shelves.
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From complaints to indictment: DOJ charges 8 men in UFC Freedom 250 plot
July 9, 2026: DOJ says a grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging eight men in an alleged UFC Freedom 250 White House plot plan.
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DOJ charges man in Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center arson—what it signals
DOJ filed federal arson charges tied to a July 5 incident at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center, with penalties up to 20 years and a 5-year minimum if convicted.
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DOJ dismisses Alaska ANWR leasing case after TCJA-violation settlement
DOJ ENRD filed a July 7, 2026 stipulation dismissing Alaska and AIDEA challenges to the 2024 ANWR leasing plan, citing TCJA violations.
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Federal judge ends Edna Mahan consent-decree oversight—what changes next
A federal judge terminated Edna Mahan’s 2021 consent decree on July 15, ending court-supervised federal oversight. DOJ says reforms were sustained—what now?
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Trump removes all Election Assistance Commission members—what happens next?
The EAC is left without commissioners after July 9 removals, raising questions for HAVA grant support and voting-system testing & certification during the midterms.
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Fourth Circuit upholds dismissal of South Carolina’s OSHA penalty-rule bid—what it means
June 24, 2026: The Fourth Circuit affirmed dismissal of South Carolina’s APA bid to attack OSHA’s 2016 penalty-alignment rule as time-barred.
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DOJ sues California over “Glock Ban” and handgun roster—what the complaint says and what happens next
On July 1, DOJ sued California over its new “Glock Ban” and handgun “Roster,” seeking court orders to halt enforcement—here’s what the complaint alleges.
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USPS mail-voting fight: Talwani’s injunction and DOJ’s appeal—what to watch
A June 25 injunction blocks parts of Trump’s EO 14399 for 23 states and D.C., limiting USPS/DOJ steps for mail ballots. Here’s what to watch next.
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Fourth Circuit upholds July 2, 2026 injunction on CIA/ODNI DEIA-linked terminations (Doe 1 v. ODNI)
Fourth Circuit on July 2, 2026 upheld a preliminary injunction barring CIA/ODNI from DEIA-linked terminations without CIA Reg. 4-16 reassignment and appeal steps.
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DOJ and 17 AGs seek Tunney Act approval for egg price benchmark settlement
DOJ and 17 state AGs filed proposed Tunney Act settlements June 30 to stop alleged egg benchmark bidding that they say can lift wholesale costs.
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USCIS posts July 10 I-9/E-Verify update extending Haiti TPS work to July 24
USCIS posted July 10 I-9/E-Verify guidance extending Haiti TPS work authorization through July 24; other TPS countries shift to July 17.
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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.
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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.
