In the Courts

194 articles in the In the Courts category.

Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Trump's Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
In the CourtsUS NewsNovember 1, 2025

Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Trump's Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

By RWTNews Staff

Issued shortly after President Trump's inauguration, EO 14248 aimed to safeguard election integrity following concerns from the 2020 and 2024 cycles, including allegations of non-citizen voting.

A judge in a robe holds a gavel over a desk in a courtroom.
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 31, 2025

Judge orders Trump to use emergency fund to disburse SNAP benefits

By Andrew Rice

In an announcement earlier this week, the USDA said the ongoing government shutdown made it so "the well has run dry" to fund SNAP.

Video posted by @nicksortor on X showed Portland police shielding Antifa protestors that were shining high intensity lights at the eyes of Federal Agents.
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 22, 2025

Trump Administration Seeks to Remove Final Barrier to Portland National Guard Deployment

By Tommy Flynn

The broader order, issued by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, remains in effect until November 2, 2025, prohibiting any state's Guard units from entering the city.

James Comey being sworn in to testify to the Senate Select Committee on 8 June 2017
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 21, 2025

Prosecutors Seek Removal of Comey's Lead Counsel in Criminal Case

By RWTNews Staff

Prosecutors allege Comey used Fitzgerald to improperly disclose classified information, based on a 2019 Justice Department Inspector General report.

Rioters clash with Federal Officers on October 18, 2025.
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 21, 2025

Ninth Circuit Reverses Block on National Guard Deployment to Portland

By RWTNews Staff

The absence of help from local police has left federal personnel to manage the crowds alone, exacerbating the challenges in maintaining order and protecting facilities.

John Bolton speaking at the 2015 (CPAC)
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 17, 2025

Bolton Pleads Not Guilty to 18 Counts in Classified Documents Case

By RWTNews Staff

The case proceeds to pretrial phase, with discovery, potential motions to dismiss or suppress evidence, and a trial date to be set by Judge Theodore Chuang. Bolton remains free on personal recognizance.

Mugshots of Cameron Arnold, left, and Zachary Evetts, right
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 16, 2025

Historic Terrorism Charges Against Antifa Members for Texas ICE Attack

By RWTNews Staff

The indictments stem from a coordinated attack on July 4, 2025, at the Prairieland Detention Center, an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas.

John Bolton speaking at the 2015 (CPAC)
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 16, 2025

Breaking: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton Indicted on 18 Counts

By Tommy Flynn

Each count carries a maximum penalty of 10 years which could lead to a sentence of decades in prison if convicted.

Appeals Court Lifts Block on Trump’s National Guard Federalization in Illinois, Upholds Deployment Restriction
PoliticsIn the CourtsOctober 12, 2025

Appeals Court Lifts Block on Trump’s National Guard Federalization in Illinois, Upholds Deployment Restriction

By Tommy Flynn

The appeals court stated: "Members of the National Guard do not need to return to their home states unless further ordered by a court to do so."

Federal Protective Service vehicles are parked outside the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 10, 2025

Federal judge grants Illinois restraining order against Trump for Guard deployment

By Jim Talamonti

The city of Chicago joined the state in the lawsuit, which was announced Monday morning by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Split Image, Letitia James/President Trump
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 10, 2025

DOJ Indicts NY AG Letitia James on Bank Fraud Charges Tied to 2023 Mortgage

By RWTNews Staff

The charges, unsealed Thursday, accuse James of misrepresenting the Norfolk home as her primary residence to obtain a lower interest rate and altering property descriptions to qualify for government-backed assistance, per the criminal complaint.

Texas National Guard board transport aircraft
US NewsIn the CourtsOctober 7, 2025

Judge Denies Immediate Block on Trump's National Guard Deployment to Chicago as Texas Troops Mobilize

By RWTNews Staff

The ruling came hours after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Chicago officials filed suit, arguing the federalization of up to 400 Texas National Guard members violated state sovereignty and the 10th Amendment. Perry found insufficient grounds for immediate intervention, stating the claims required further briefing.