Federal Judge
Coverage of Federal Judge in the Nexus archive.
- Violent Extremist Who Targeted Young People Online Is Sentenced to 77 Years
A federal judge in Tennessee sentenced a man to 77 years in prison. The sentence was given for having child pornography and being associated with groups that officials say glorified mass murder and urged young people toward self-harm.
- Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
A federal judge struck down Trump’s visa ban affecting nationals from 75 countries. The judge determined that the indefinite pause violated antidiscrimination protections.
- Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on charges related to sex trafficking and interstate prosecution. These charges pertain to his time as chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch.
- Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules
Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries has been ruled competent to stand trial by a federal judge. The charges against him include sex trafficking and interstate prosecution.
- Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules
Federal judge ruled that Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on charges related to sex trafficking and interstate prosecution. Michael Jeffries was the former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive.
- Federal judge blocks law that expanded Colorado’s health authority over immigrant detention center
A federal judge issued an injunction blocking a portion of state law that expanded Colorado's health authority over an immigrant detention center. The ruling temporarily enjoined a specific requirement within the law, which mandated unannounced inspections every three months.
- Court blocks road through Alaskan wildlife refuge
A federal judge blocked a land exchange that would have enabled a contentious road construction project. The blockage specifically relates to the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
- Google is paying $10 million for Spirit Airlines' emails and data to train AI
Google is paying $10 million for data from Spirit Airlines, which includes about 100 million emails and 500 million Microsoft Teams chats. The completion of this deal still requires approval from a federal judge.
- FBI Records Raise New Questions About Murder-For-Hire Plot
New search warrant affidavits have been revealed that contain details about an investigation. These confidential records concern a plot to assassinate two individuals: a federal judge and a prosecutor.
- Judge upholds temporary halt on border wall construction along wildlife refuge
A federal judge has upheld a temporary order that prevents the construction of a border wall. This halt is specific to Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, located near Alamo in Texas, and remains in place for at least a couple weeks.
- Last Week in Review: Top Pasadena Stories of The Week
The Editors of Pasadena now review over 100 published articles to select the top 20 most newsworthy stories. Recent local events include a six-hour special meeting held by the Pasadena School Board Trustees and recall petitions against two Pasadena Unified Trustees being cleared for signature gathering. Furthermore, a federal judge blocked efforts to suspend federal funding to LA Homeless Services Authority.
- Federal judge limits prosecution exhibits against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Federal judge limited prosecution exhibits against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. She and prosecutors spent over three hours fighting over 1,700 pieces of evidence before her federal bribery trial scheduled for October.
- Federal judge blocks deportation of West Hollywood man detained by ICE during immigration check-in
A federal judge has issued a temporary block on the deportation of a West Hollywood resident. This individual was recently detained by ICE agents during an immigration check-in.
- How Trump’s order on vaccines is sowing confusion, doubt and fear
Donald Trump's executive order regarding vaccines does not change US recommendations for shots, yet experts warn that it creates confusion and doubt about vaccines. They predict this will result in more illness and possibly deaths among children. The order was an attempt to reinstate changes to the vaccine schedule made by Robert F Kennedy Jr., which had previously been halted by a federal judge.
- Judge will hear whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition to the UK
A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments regarding whether Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody. The arguments relate to their ongoing fight against extradition to the UK.
- Judge will hear whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition to the UK
A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments regarding whether Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody while fighting extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face charges of rape and sex trafficking. Prosecutors argue the Tates are a flight risk due to the severity of pending U.K. charges and public safety concerns, but their attorneys counter by citing pretrial compliance and their high profile.
- Judge orders Maui lieutenant held in federal custody
A federal judge denied Michael Vaituulala, a Maui Police Lieutenant, his request for release and he remains in federal custody. He faces charges related to accepting bribes and providing confidential information to criminals.
- Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges
A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing new felony charges in Rhode Island. These charges have prompted a federal judge to reconsider whether he should remain free while awaiting trial.
- Judge tosses Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill in double murder trial
A federal judge dismissed Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit targeting Becky Hill, a former Colleton County clerk. The action followed details concerning how that clerk’s jury interference contributed to the overturning of Murdaugh's double murder conviction.
- Judge tosses Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill in double murder trial
A federal judge threw out Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit against Becky Hill, a former Colleton County clerk. The lawsuit was related to a double murder trial where jury interference led to Murdaugh’s conviction being overturned.
- Judge tosses Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill in double murder trial
A federal judge tossed Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit against Becky Hill, a former Colleton County clerk. The suit was related to her jury interference during the double murder trial proceedings. This interference was cited as contributing to the overturning of his double murder conviction.
- Judge tosses Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill in double murder trial
A federal judge threw out Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit. The suit was filed against former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill following allegations of jury interference during a double murder trial. This legal action occurred after Mr. Murdaugh’s double murder conviction was overturned.
- Judge 'reluctantly' grants DOJ motion to dismiss final prosecution in Jan. 6 attack
A federal judge has 'reluctantly' granted the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the final remaining prosecution related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The dismissal concludes the last active legal case stemming from the Capitol breach.
- David Ellison's Paramount would owe more than $1 billion to WBD shareholders based on the March trial date a judge set
Paramount Skydance may owe over $1 billion to WBD shareholders due to a federal judge setting the trial date for its merger on March 2. The company agreed to pay $7 million daily in ticking fees starting September 30, with a potential $7 billion termination fee if the merger fails.
- Federal judge lets DHS proceed with border wall through small town’s levee system
A federal judge has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with building a border wall through a levee system in a small Texas town on the border with Mexico, rejecting the town's argument that the wall could cause flooding.
- A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town’s levee system
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security can proceed with constructing a border wall through a levee system in a small Texas town. The decision allows the project to move forward despite potential infrastructure concerns.
- Judge declines to block Big Bend area border wall
A federal judge declined to block construction of the Trump administration's border wall in the Big Bend area, ruling that the administration was legally allowed to bypass a federal law. Plaintiffs could not argue the plan violates the law under the given circumstances.
- A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here’s what it means for Harris County
A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards, requiring the EPA to enforce tighter limits on PM 2.5. PM 2.5 refers to fine particulate matter like dust, smoke, and soot, which poses health risks.
- New York sues Kalshi, says prediction market is running 'illegal gambling operation'
New York has sued Kalshi, alleging its prediction market operates as an illegal gambling operation. A federal judge previously denied Kalshi's attempts to intervene against the state's Gaming Commission.
- 'Deliberate indifference': NY state put imprisoned man's life at risk, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that New York's prison system showed deliberate indifference by putting an incarcerated man's life at risk due to an 'appalling' disregard for his care.
- US court dismisses free speech challenge to California’s school antisemitism law
A US court dismissed a free speech challenge to California’s school antisemitism law. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee argued the legislation was unconstitutionally vague and discriminatory, but a federal judge found no evidence of free speech infringements.
- Judge denies states’ motion to postpone Medicaid work requirement
A federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone Medicaid work requirements announced in June. The states sought to alter a policy from President Trump’s legislative priorities, with changes set to take effect by January 1 and communication deadlines for recipients by August 31.
- Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
A federal judge is concerned that the Trump administration has violated a court order by transferring several incarcerated transgender women to a segregated prison unit. The judge is weighing whether to block or reverse these transfers.
- Judge orders Trump to turn over financial documents in BBC defamation case
A federal judge ordered President Trump to provide financial documents from his trust to the BBC, which alleges that a flawed documentary edit caused financial harm. The judge's decision supports the BBC's claim of monetary damages linked to the documentary.
- Judge orders Trump to turn over financial documents in BBC defamation case
A federal judge ordered President Trump to provide financial documents from his trust to the BBC in a defamation case. The BBC alleges that a poor documentary edit caused monetary damages to Trump.
- Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight
Johnson & Johnson proposes a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve remaining lawsuits claiming its talc products caused ovarian cancer, requiring 95% claimant participation. The company previously rejected a $9 billion settlement proposal and faced challenges proving no direct link between its products and cancer, but the new deal aims to end the decade-long legal battle.
- Judge orders immigration officials to free key witness in deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.
- Judge orders immigration officials to release key witness in Texas ICE shooting
A federal judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.
- Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit over makeup of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. The case questioned the composition of the commission but was terminated by the court’s decision.
- Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to delay their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks following a federal judge's order to halt the transaction while a challenge is considered.