All articles tagged with #federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit alleges that Starbucks mislabels its protein drinks as 'sugar-free' despite containing significant sugar. The company denies the claims, arguing the sugar is naturally occurring from milk, not added sweeteners.
Marimar Martinez filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. government on October 5, 2026, one year after being shot five times by Border Patrol agent Charles Exum during Operation Midway Blitz. Her attorneys presented a new forensic reconstruction arguing that Exum was not in danger and that Martinez was driving away from him when he fired. The suit seeks damages for negligence, battery, and malicious prosecution, while lawyers urged the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against Exum, who is currently on administrative leave.
The family of Renee Good, an American woman fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis in January 2026, has filed two civil lawsuits in federal court. One suit seeks damages from the U.S. government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, while the other names specific officials, including former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, alleging a coordinated conspiracy to target immigrant communities.
The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother fatally shot by an ICE officer in January, has filed two federal civil lawsuits. One suit targets the U.S. government under the Federal Tort Claims Act for wrongful death and negligence. The second names ICE officer Jonathan Ross and senior Trump administration officials, including Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem, alleging a coordinated conspiracy to target specific communities. Good’s partner, Becca Good, made her first public appearance, describing the loss as a 'monumental' absence for their children. The White House has vowed to 'vigorously defend' the claims, while the family argues the shooting was a predictable result of the administration’s enforcement surge.
A group of former Columbia University pro-Palestinian activists, including Mahmoud Khalil, filed a federal lawsuit alleging the university showed deliberate indifference to harassment tied to their advocacy, outlining threats Khalil faced before his March 2025 ICE arrest at his Columbia residence and his 104 days in detention, and claiming administrators did not offer protection despite repeated requests.
A federal judge in Phoenix dismissed the Justice Department’s bid to obtain Arizona’s detailed voter rolls, ruling that the statewide registration list isn’t subject to a federal data request and dismissing the suit with prejudice. The ruling adds to a string of similar rejections for the DOJ as advocates cite privacy concerns while noting the data’s alleged use to enforce federal election laws; several states have already provided or promised lists, signaling a contentious, ongoing battle over voter information.
An 18‑month‑old detained with her parents at the Dilley ICE facility fell critically ill, spending 10 days in a San Antonio hospital with pneumonia, COVID‑19 and RSV before being returned to detention where officials allegedly denied the prescribed medications and forced hours‑long lines for medicine; the family was released after a federal emergency petition, highlighting concerns about medical care and conditions in family detention.
A federal judge in New York has upheld the state's Green Light Law, which allows individuals to obtain driver's licenses without proving legal immigration status, rejecting the Trump administration's challenge that claimed the law violated federal law and discriminated against the federal government. The judge ruled that the administration failed to demonstrate that the law conflicts with the U.S. Constitution or federal law, supporting the state's efforts to improve road safety and access to auto insurance for undocumented immigrants.
California Republicans have filed a federal lawsuit to block a new US House map approved by voters, alleging it improperly uses race to favor Hispanic voters, violating constitutional principles. The lawsuit, funded by the National Republican Congressional Committee, challenges the map's fairness and aims to prevent its implementation before the 2026 elections.
A federal judge criticized Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino for violating orders to limit the use of riot-control weapons during Chicago protests, citing incidents of tear gas and excessive force against peaceful protesters and children, and demanded daily reports from him as investigations continue into the agents' conduct.
Chicago officials are preparing for a potential deployment of National Guard troops amid tensions over immigration enforcement and federal intervention, with local leaders vowing legal resistance and community protections, while the federal government has yet to confirm plans.
A federal judge has ordered Kari Lake to testify under oath regarding her efforts to dismantle Voice of America, amid ongoing legal disputes over her actions and the Trump administration's influence on the broadcaster, with concerns about legal compliance and adherence to congressional mandates.
A federal judge in Florida is considering whether construction of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigrant detention center in the Everglades violates environmental laws, amid ongoing lawsuits from environmental groups and Native American tribes, with no immediate ruling issued.
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Illinois over sanctuary city policies, ruling that the state's laws are protected by the Tenth Amendment and cannot be overridden by federal authority, emphasizing the legal boundaries between state and federal powers in immigration enforcement.
A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit aiming to compel Illinois and Chicago to assist with immigration enforcement, ruling that such efforts infringe on state autonomy protected by the Constitution, marking a setback for federal efforts to challenge sanctuary policies.