federal courts

Jul 14, 2026

Wisconsin courts restrict AI glasses over privacy concerns

Wisconsin courts are restricting AI glasses with recording capabilities to protect jurors, witnesses and courtroom privacy as smart eyewear gains popularity.

Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court blocks Trump from firing Fed governor

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, preserving the Fed's independence and limits on presidential power.

Feb 5, 2026

Poll: Majority want limits on presidential tariff powers

A Marquette Law School Poll finds most Americans want limits on presidential tariff authority and favor restrictions in key Supreme Court cases involving Trump.

Feb 4, 2026

Dugan challenges ICE’s authority in courthouse arrest

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan appeals her felony conviction, arguing ICE lacked legal authority to arrest an immigrant in a courthouse without a judicial warrant.

Feb 3, 2026

Elgersma named U.S. Attorney for Western District of Wisconsin

Chadwick M. Elgersma has been appointed as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin.

Nov 20, 2025

Schimel defends U.S. attorney appointment

Brad Schimel defends his appointment as acting U.S. attorney after Wisconsin’s nominating commission deadlocked, as he seeks approval to extend his 120-day term.

Oct 10, 2025

Taibleson advances to appeals court vote in Senate

Rebecca Taibleson moves closer to a 7th Circuit Court seat after a party-line Senate vote, facing GOP infighting over conservative legal priorities.

Oct 2, 2025

Poll: Americans say presidents must obey Supreme Court

A Marquette Law School poll finds 84% of Americans believe presidents must follow Supreme Court rulings, with views split on judicial politics.

Sep 5, 2025

Federal courts boost cybersecurity after major hack

The federal judiciary is strengthening its online docket system after cyberattacks exposed sensitive court data, raising national security concerns.

Aug 18, 2025

Trump nominates Taibleson to 7th Circuit Court

President Trump nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, succeeding Judge Diane Sykes this fall.

Jul 31, 2025

Fired immigration judges fight dismissals

More than 50 immigration judges fired under Trump are pursuing legal action, citing bias, discrimination, and political targeting in their dismissals.

Jun 30, 2025

Supreme Court leaves birthright citizenship unresolved

Supreme Court sends Trump’s birthright citizenship order back to lower courts, leaving constitutional questions unresolved and executive order blocked.