The Latest Breaking News from the US Court of Appeals

Federal Courts Shrug at Potentially Lethal Wrong-Door Raids

Cops should not be free to forgo the modicum of care required to make sure they’re in the right place.

Reason · Jun 18, 2025

17 Years Ago, She Lost Her Gun Rights for Passing a Bad Check. She Wants SCOTUS To Rectify That Injustice.

Melynda Vincent is asking the justices to decide whether it's constitutional to disarm people based on nothing more than a nonviolent criminal conviction.

Reason · Jun 12, 2025

The Legal Battle Over the Motion to Stay the Decision Against Trump's Tariffs

This crucial procedural issue is now before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Its resolution will determine whether the tariffs are immediately suspended, or get to continue so long as the case is stil being litigated.

Reason · Jun 6, 2025

A Major Property Rights Case Idles on Supreme Court Docket

The Court has been punting for months on whether it will take up a legal challenge brought by Los Angeles landlords alleging their city's COVID-era eviction ban was a physical taking.

Reason · May 20, 2025

Supreme Court Enjoins Summary Removal of Alleged Tren de Aragua Members under Alien Enemies Act

A majority of the justices seem unconvinced the Administration was prepared to provide the process that was due. Justices Alito and Thomas dissent.

Reason · May 16, 2025

Supreme Court Stays District Court Injunction Against Trump Administration Policy on Transgender Individuals in the Military

The Trump Administration will be able to exclude transgender individuals from the military pending the outcome of litigation challenging the policy.

Reason · May 6, 2025

Trump plays favorites with Title X funds

The Biden administration in 2023 cut off funding to Tennessee and Oklahoma, saying they violated federal rules

Salon · May 3, 2025

President Trump Makes First Judicial Nomination of Second Term

President Trump's first judicial nomination of his second term clerked for Justices Alito and Barrett (and then-Judge Kavanaugh)

Reason · May 2, 2025

US asks Supreme Court to allow transgender service ban - Roll Call

The U.S. asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to pause a lower court ruling that blocks its effort to ban transgender service members.

Roll Call · Apr 24, 2025

US urges appeals court to allow military transgender ban - Roll Call

The Trump administration urged an appellate court on Tuesday to allow the U.S. military to enforce a ban on transgender people serving.

Roll Call · Apr 22, 2025