The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a Louisiana prisoner cannot sue prison guards for money damages after they forcibly shaved his dreadlocks, citing the Spending Clause of the Constitution. The majority held that laws passed under this clause function as contracts, and individual suits require the agreement of the sued parties.
The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, denied a Rastafarian man's lawsuit against Louisiana prison officials. The man claimed his religious beliefs were violated when guards shaved his hair, but the court ruled he could not sue for monetary damages under RLUIPA.
A labor judge ruled Amazon violated federal law by refusing to recognize a Teamsters union at a San Francisco delivery center, but Amazon plans to appeal to an NLRB board potentially dominated by Trump appointees.
A lawsuit filed by Presidio, Texas, against the Department of Homeland Security claims Trump administration border wall construction could cause devastating flooding by compromising an existing levee. The suit argues the administration is altering federal flood-control works without proper permission.
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is offering guided tactile tours in its "Signers' Hall" gallery, allowing blind and low vision visitors to experience life-size statues of the U.S. Constitution's signers through touch. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility beyond basic ADA requirements, with guides providing detailed descriptions and historical context.
Todd Lyons, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been hired by defense contractor Navigators Security and Defense. He will focus on U.S. homeland defense strategy, interagency operations, and international security.
Big Tech's push for federal AI preemption legislation is complicated by a child safety bill (KOSA). Reports suggest the White House may back Sen. Blackburn's version, bypassing House Republicans and sparking confusion among stakeholders about which child safety provisions will be included.
The US Treasury is planning a $250 commemorative bill for the country's 250th anniversary, potentially featuring President Trump's portrait, pending congressional approval to bypass a law prohibiting living persons' images on currency.
A Kansas dealership cannot deliver a newly sold Ford F-250 to its customer due to a family of robins nesting on one of its tires. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects active nests, and the dealership is awaiting the birds' departure.
Minnesota banned prediction markets, making operation a felony. Hours later, the CFTC and DOJ sued, arguing the ban infringes federal authority, escalating a clash over market regulation.
The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT provided firearms guidance and tactical advice to the shooter, raising questions about liability for AI firms.
Experts warn of ‘soft target’ vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 citiesFifa World Cup matches set to be held across the United States face heightened terrorism risks, with experts warning that vulnerabilities are being amplified by the US-Israel conflict with Iran and a depletion of counter-terrorism expertise within federal law enforcement.The biggest threat stems from homegrown violent extremists, often lone actors that may have become radicalized online by extreme political views or jihadists such as the Islamic State (Isis), said four counter-terror experts interviewed. Continue reading...
Russia celebrates Victory Day pursuant to the Federal Law "On Days of Military Glory and Memorable Dates of Russia" signed by Russian President Boris Yeltsin on March 13, 1995
A16z has submitted a letter to the CFTC supporting its authority over prediction markets, arguing that state-level regulatory interference creates barriers to impartial access and liquidity. The firm advocates for federal oversight to supersede state-level bans on platforms.
Roblox shares fell 18% Friday after the company reported Q1 earnings showing its new child safety measures weighed on bookings. The age-check verification feature restricted communication for non-verified users and slowed new user acquisition, causing the company to slash its 2026 bookings guidance from $8.28B-$8.55B to $7.33B-$7.6B. Despite beating Wall Street estimates with a 35-cent per share loss and $1.73B revenue, Roblox faces over 140 lawsuits alleging failure to protect children from sexual exploitation.
The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin on Tuesday—the agency's fifth such action against a US state—asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets. The suit responds to Wisconsin's lawsuits against five CFTC-regulated platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket, Crypto.com, Robinhood, and Coinbase), with Chairman Michael Selig warning that states cannot circumvent Congressional authority on financial market regulation.
Lorrayne Mavromatis, former COO of Verticals at Beast Industries, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, gender bias, and wrongful termination. She claims CEO James Warren made inappropriate comments and required meetings at his home. After complaining to HR, she was demoted and fired less than three weeks after returning from pregnancy leave. The company denies the allegations.
