A federal appeals court has ruled that Alina Habba, previously an attorney for former President Donald Trump and later positioned by the administration to continue serving as New Jersey’s acting U.S. attorney, is legally disqualified from holding the post. The decision, issued Monday by a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, upholds a lower court’s conclusion that Habba’s appointment did not comply with federal law governing interim federal prosecu

Fresh attention has turned to longstanding allegations against Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman and Somalia-born US representative, after online commentators revived claims that she engaged in marriage and immigration fraud more than a decade ago. The accusations, which first surfaced in 2016, centre on her 2009 marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, whom critics allege is her brother. Although no conclusive evidence has ever emerged, the claims regained momentum following recent remarks by

Authorities have charged a 45-year-old man in connection with a fatal home invasion burglary in San Francisco, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn community concern. The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced that Cassidy Wyatt Allen has been formally accused of breaking into a residence on the 200 block of Granada Avenue on Sunday afternoon, where he allegedly killed 38-year-old Jessica Alejandra Sanchez Landaverde. Officials said the incident occurred du

The Supreme Court is preparing for a closed-door conference on Friday to consider whether it will take up a major dispute over President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order. The order, issued on the first day of his second term, declares that children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily are not entitled to American citizenship. Federal courts across the country have uniformly blocked the order, preventing it from taking effect in any

Prosecutors in Travis County have dismissed the long-standing murder case against Allen Andre Causey, more than three decades after he was convicted in the 1991 killing of Anita Byington. Causey, who received a 50-year prison sentence, spent years in state custody before his release on parole in 2022. The decision to end the case follows a series of legal developments that raised significant concerns about the evidence used to secure his initial conviction. Attorneys with the Innoce

The long-pending CBI and ED cases involving Jagan have remained nearly inactive for many years, with hearings moving at a slow pace and the accused avoiding personal attendance. Over the past several years, Jagan has not appeared before the CBI court despite multiple hearings being scheduled, leading to increasing discussions over prolonged delays. Now, for the first time in years, Jagan has been directed to appear in person, bringing renewed attention to the long-standing cases. Reports indi

The trial of Blendon Township Police Officer Connor Grubb has begun in Franklin County, Ohio, drawing national attention as testimony unfolds in the case involving the fatal shooting of Ta’Kiya Young. The incident occurred in August 2023 outside a grocery store, sparking intense debate about law enforcement conduct, accountability, and public safety. Grubb faces multiple charges including murder, involuntary manslaughter, and felonious assault. The case has attracted widespread interest due to

Celina Jaitly has written an emotional message expressing relief and gratitude after the Delhi High Court took up her petition regarding her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, an Indian Army veteran who was missing for nine months before being detained. After more than a year of searching for answers, her family has finally found a ray of hope as the court intervened in the matter. In her heartfelt message, Celina shared that she stood outside the Delhi High Court filled wit

Federal immigration enforcement operations across Chicago and its suburbs over the past week have drawn sharp scrutiny, as multiple incidents involving U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have raised questions about potential violations of a federal court order and the agencies’ own use-of-force guidelines. In one of the most widely circulated incidents, a video recorded Saturday in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood showed a masked federal ag

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily barred the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, delivering a legal setback to the White House’s plan to reduce the federal workforce amid a tense budget standoff in Washington. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued the emergency order on Wednesday, October 15, following lawsuits filed by labor unions representing thousands of federal employees. The judge’s

In a high-profile ruling on October 3, 2025, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to four years and two months in federal prison, following his conviction on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. Although he was acquitted of the more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges, the sentence reflects the judge’s decision to impose a substantial penalty for the

Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded for leniency as he awaits sentencing in a sex assault and prostitution case. In a letter submitted to the court, Combs admitted he had “lost his way” and acknowledged that he would forever carry the burden of his actions. His plea comes after being found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution, tied to arranging what he called “freak-offs,” where women and men were flown across the United States f

Washington — A man from Washington, D.C., has been charged with a federal felony after allegedly pointing a laser pointer at Marine One while President Donald Trump was onboard. The accused, identified as Jacob Samuel Winckler, now faces one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, a serious charge that carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison if convicted. The incident occurred on Saturday evening near the White House and led to Winckler’s immediate arrest by a U

It has been an eventful stretch in court for San Jose bail bondsman Hai Huynh, a figure nicknamed the “Godfather of Little Saigon” whose presence has long loomed large in the city’s Vietnamese American community. Over recent weeks, Huynh has seen momentum shift in his favor in two separate courtroom battles — one involving District 7 Councilmember Bien Doan and another with Oakland recycling executive and power broker David Duong. The overlapping cases highlight not on

A legal challenge to an Ohio law that requires political party affiliations to be listed on ballots for certain judicial candidates is moving forward after a federal judge allowed the case to proceed. The law, signed by Governor Mike DeWine in 2021, has already influenced the state’s judicial landscape and remains the subject of heated debate over fairness and judicial impartiality. The rule mandates that candidates running for the Ohio Supreme Court and the state’s appe

In a move that has ignited a political storm in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which has sparked widespread controversy and heated debates. The Bill proposes that any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister who is arrested and remains in custody for more than 30 days due to charges carrying a jail term of five years or more should be removed from office. This legislation has led to

Tensions escalated outside the San Francisco immigration court on Wednesday as protesters and federal agents clashed during a heated demonstration. The confrontation highlighted the growing anger and frustration over immigration enforcement policies and the role of federal agents in detaining individuals during routine court hearings. What began as a gathering of demonstrators quickly turned into a scene of shouting, pushing, and physical altercations as Immigr

A Washington DC man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for his role in a deadly shooting at a gender reveal party in 2021. Twenty-two-year-old Nyjell Outler was convicted earlier this year on charges of voluntary manslaughter while armed and has now received a sentence of 24.5 years behind bars for the fatal incident that claimed the life of 21-year-old Demetris Johnson and left another victim, Daloni Williams, severely injured.

US President Donald Trump has once again taken a hardline stance on trade, defending his controversial tariff policies and warning of dire consequences if they are overturned. Among his recent moves was the imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian imports — a decision that has already sparked concerns in business and diplomatic circles. The tariffs, part of a broader trade strategy, have significantly impacted goods coming from India, including gems, jewelry, and other key exports

Harris County commissioners voted 3-1 to formally censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo during a tense and contentious court meeting that unfolded on Thursday. The decision came after an intense exchange in which Hidalgo reportedly interrupted fellow commissioners multiple times, expressing frustration over the failure of her proposed tax increase aimed at supporting early childhood education. The measure, which she hoped to place on the November ballot, w