Government

Seventh Circuit upholds Illinois assault rifle ban
The ruling comes just over a week since the Supreme Court announced it would review similar bans in other states.

Judge says health inspectors must be admitted into Washington ICE lockup
A federal judge, whose previous ruling in favor of GEO Group was vacated by the Ninth Circuit, concluded that the state's health and safety requirements don't discriminate against the federal contractor.

Firefighting gear manufacturers seek dismissal of Montana PFAS suit
The case is one of five filed in federal courts across the country.

Survey: US Hispanics divided on whether heritage hinders opportunities
Latinos who voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election were more likely to say they have been discriminated against than Latinos who voted for Trump.

Citizenship and Immigration Services ordered to resume processing work permit applications
The ruling by a magistrate judge in San Jose, California, follows a sweeping rebuke of the policies by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.

Judge pauses BLM plans to relocate Northern California wild horses
While a planned roundup of wild horses in Northern California scheduled for September was put on hold, a Native American tribe failed to stop the federal government from removing horses in an area in Eastern California this week.

Fourth Circuit rejects ex-Salvadoran colonel's plea for immunity in Dutch journalists' killings
Violations of international norms are not protected under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the appeals court said.

Summit rollercoaster: Trump chides then praises NATO allies
This year's NATO summit was a rough ride for European allies who were at first blasted by President Donald Trump and then given a parting pat on the back.




