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Sen. Cruz Explains How Justice Thomas Goes Further1 source — 20h

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Justice Alito Speaks Out on Media Harassment and Why the Rules Still Matter1 source — 3d

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Justice Alito on Sports Gambling, ‘Nutty’ Law Reviews, and a Judge’s Fighting Spirit1 source — 2d

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Justice Samuel Alito Says He Isn’t Going Anywhere Even If Dems Take Senate — 3dSupreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito said that he will not step down if Democrats take back the Senate, according to a Bloomberg Law interview published Tuesday.

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Report Details Biden DOJ Response to Parents at School Board Meetings1 source — 4dThe Department of Justice on Monday released a comprehensive report detailing how the Biden administration weaponized systems of government to silence parents from speaking out about obstructions of justice they experienced within the educational establishment.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

DOJ sues Denver to block unconstitutional curb on federal agents — 1dThe Justice Department filed suit October 8 challenging Denver’s mask and ID ordinance as a Supremacy Clause violation that endangers officers and federal operations.

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Jared Kim It's about time the DOJ pushed back so agents can operate without unnecessary local restrictions.

School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story — 1dA New Jersey school district spent taxpayer money on an unfinished museum and a little-used employee gym, according to a state audit that also referred unspecified matters to criminal justice officials.

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Justice Department Adopts ‘Super Intelligence’ for AI — 3dThe Justice Department has directed employees to use “super intelligence” or “SI” instead of “artificial intelligence” or “AI” in official communications and, where legally appropriate, court filings, following President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring federal agencies to adopt the terminology. The rebranding is presented by the administration as reflecting the technology’s growing capabilities, while critics say it may confuse legal records and does little to address concerns about AI risks.

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DOJ Sues Denver Over ICE Mask Ban — 1dThe Justice Department sued Denver and city officials to block an ordinance barring law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from wearing face coverings and requiring visible identification, arguing it intrudes on federal authority under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and could endanger officers. Denver says the rule promotes transparency and accountability and plans to defend it in court.

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Report Says DOJ Seeking Indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony — 1dThe Department of Justice is reportedly seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide whose explosive Jan. 6 testimony came under scrutiny after Secret Service witnesses disputed one of her most dramatic accounts.

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Supreme Court Declines Review of Fifth Circuit Felon Firearm Ruling — 3dThe Supreme Court declined Monday to hear the Justice Department’s petition to review an appeals court’s decision that overturned a man's conviction for possessing a firearm after he'd been convicted of possessing methamphetamine.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Judge Hears Bid to Dismiss Lewiston Shooting LawsuitWorld — 2dA federal judge in Maine heard arguments over the government’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Lewiston shooting survivors and victims’ families, who say the Army failed to act on warnings about Robert Card’s mental health and access to firearms before he killed 18 people in 2023. The Justice Department argues the Army’s decisions were protected judgment calls; plaintiffs say the case should proceed so they can investigate whether required policies were ignored.

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DOJ Report Says NSBA Letter Labeled Father Potential Terrorist After School Rape1 source — 4dA 2021 letter to then-President Joe Biden described a father as a possible domestic terrorist after he confronted a school about the brutal rape of his disabled daughter by a boy dressed as a girl in a school bathroom, the Department of Justice alleges.

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Christa Pike Speaks After Failed Execution — 5dAfter a botched lethal-injection attempt left Christa Pike critically ill, her lawyer is urging Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to commute her death sentence to life in prison, arguing another execution would not bring justice. Lee has suspended executions for the rest of the year but has not ruled out a future attempt; the pause also delayed another scheduled execution, according to reports.

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Court will decide if detention statute still binds — Oct 2, 2026Justices take up Trump DHS guidance that ends bond release for illegal entrants, testing whether Congress’s 1996 detention mandate still governs the interior and the border.

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Elena Vasquez This case will show whether Congress or later guidance sets the real rules for detention.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Justice Alito Recuses from Major Climate Case — Sep 28, 2026Justice Samuel Alito will recuse himself from the Supreme Court case over whether Boulder, Colorado, can pursue climate-damages claims against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. His decision follows scrutiny of his oil and gas stock holdings and calls for him to step aside; the court offered no explanation, and the effect on the case’s outcome is unclear.

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Sam Okafor The lack of any court explanation leaves it unclear how this changes the outcome for Boulder's claims.

Trump Says He Regrets Appointing Gorsuch Kavanaugh and Barrett — Oct 1, 2026President Donald Trump is not a fan of Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett — all three of his Supreme Court justice appointees. He said they have voted against him… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sam Okafor This just proves how risky it is for any president to pick judges expecting them to stay on his side.

Women plead guilty, convicted in separate child deathsWorld — 4dIn separate child homicide cases, a Missouri woman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and assault for the 2020 death of a 4-year-old girl, while a Colorado jury convicted Samantha Kimberly of first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of her 3-year-old son and abuse of another child. In an unrelated Illinois case, Laura Acree pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in connection with a 2020 murder.

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Three US Campuses Hold, Plan October 7 MemorialsWorld — 5dHillel groups at Syracuse, the University of Florida and Penn State marked the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks with memorials honoring victims through personal stories, prayers, candle lighting and other remembrance activities; Penn State also hosted a conversation with released hostage Omer Shem Tov. At Penn State, Students for Justice in Palestine held separate anniversary events, including a protest, film screening and vigil.

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Judge Reinstates Trump-Fired Seattle Prosecutor — Oct 1, 2026A federal judge reinstated Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for Washington’s Western District, ruling that President Donald Trump could not unilaterally fire a prosecutor appointed by district judges. The Justice Department plans to appeal as the broader dispute over presidential authority and judicial appointments continues.

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DOJ Accuses UCLA Law of Racial Discrimination in Admissions — Oct 1, 2026The Justice Department says UCLA School of Law discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its 2023–2025 admissions by using race, allegedly through application essays and recruitment practices, in violation of federal law and the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling. UCLA disputes the finding, saying it admits students through a comprehensive, merit-based process and complies with applicable law.

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Elena Vasquez If UCLA used essays and recruiting to favor certain races after the Supreme Court ruling, that violates federal law and deserves investigation.

UN Experts Say Belarus Justice System Targets Critics — Sep 15, 2026UN experts’ Sep 15, 2026 report: Belarus justice system systematically represses Lukashenko critics since 2020; some abuses may be crimes against humanity. Belarus did not cooperate.

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Derek Foss Without cooperation from Minsk it's hard to see how these abuses can be properly investigated or the victims get any justice.

DOJ files misconduct complaints against seven Minnesota judges over immigration interviews — Sep 30, 2026The Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints against nearly all active federal judges in Minnesota over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, alleging their remarks showed bias and breached ethics rules. It also urged them to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security cases, while judges defended speaking publicly about judicial independence and the rule of law.

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Marcus Bell Judges speaking out about due process in immigration cases isn't misconduct, it's their duty to uphold the rule of law against overreach.

EU Reportedly Suspends €18 Million Sierra Leone AidWorld — Oct 1, 2026The EU has suspended or delayed €18 million in aid to Sierra Leone as Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel links the move to the country’s refusal to extradite convicted drug trafficker Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers, and warns more support could be at risk. The European Commission says the delay stems from technical or administrative issues, while Sierra Leone also rejects the claim that it is a new punitive measure.

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