The Latest Breaking News from District Court

Counting The Votes In Mirabelli v. Bonta

We only know how Justice Gorsuch voted because Justice Kagan told us he was in the majority.

Reason · Mar 3

The Supreme Court's Emergency Docket Meets The Inferior Courts' Emergency Dockets

Why should the Supreme Court defer to the emergency docket of lower courts?

Reason · Mar 3

Justices Debate Emergency Docket in Parental Rights / Gender Transition Concealment Case

Today's opinion in Mirabelli v. Bonta involved, on the merits, California policies that "prevent schools from telling them about their… The post Justices Debate Emergency Docket in Parental Rights / Gender Transition Concealment Case appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 3

Fifth Circuit to Hear Oral Argument on the Victims' Families' Challenge to the Dismissal of the Boeing Criminal Case

I hope to convince the Fifth Circuit to fully protect the families' rights under the Crime Victims' RIghts Act.

Reason · Feb 4

First Circuit Will Consider, En Banc, Important Questions About Government Employee Speech

From today's order granting rehearing en banc in Hussey v. City of Cambridge: The majority panel opinion relied on First Circuit precedent… The post First Circuit Will Consider, En Banc, Important Questions About Government Employee Speech appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jan 28

Military Recruiter Accused of Using His Role to Prey on Teens: 'Sexual Contact and Messaging Occurred'

A Michigan military recruiter has been charged after officials allege sexual contact and inappropriate messaging with teens.

International Business Times UK · Jan 20

Financial advisor leaves 'groomed' retirees destitute

A retired couple who fell victim to a financial advisor convicted of stealing more than $1 million from clients say they were "groomed" and "ripped off".

AAP · Jan 19

Man Who Had Pleaded Guilty to Felony Forgery of Court Orders Sues Over Being Called "Convicted Felon"

From a Justice Department press release as to the original forgery: "Michael Arnstein's blatant criminal scheme to exploit the authority of the federal judiciary for his company's benefit was outrageous. As Arnstein has learned, his attempts to remove negative reviews about his business from Google search results by forging a…

Reason · Dec 31, 2025

Thoughts on the Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump in the Illinois National Guard Case

The decision is a preliminary "shadow docket" ruling. But it strongly suggests the majority believes Trump's use of the Guard is illegal.

Reason · Dec 25, 2025

Supreme Court Grants Stay Without Granting Stay

The Court denied the SG's application in Margolin v. NAJI but sent a clear signal to the lower court of what not to do.

Reason · Dec 23, 2025