Chief Justice John Roberts dodges contentious issues in year-end message to judiciary

Roberts didn't directly address frequent criticism of judges who have ruled against the Trump administration or the ...

In Chief Justice’s Annual Report, a History Lesson and Embrace of Independence

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. did not directly address the tensions between the Trump administration and federal judges ...

Judge tosses Trump-linked lawsuit targeting Chief Justice Roberts, dealing setback to Trump allies

The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, comes a top Trump officials have railed against "activist judges" they say have unduly ...

Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants ‘favored’ Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiry

Lawyers for former CIA Director John Brennan want the Justice Department to be prevented from steering an investigation of ...

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution.

Judge orders new trial for woman sentenced to 18 years in prison after stillbirth

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama woman who was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a ...

DOJ May Have Had ‘Improper Motivation’ in Abrego Garcia Prosecution: Judge

A judge said there is evidence the DOJ may have pursued charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia for improper or retaliatory ...

Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks to Keep Justice Dept. From Steering Case to Favored Judge

The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged ...

Judge Sakai remembers Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Michele Garcia as public servant who left 'a profound impact'

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai remembered Michele Garcia, the Precinct 4 justice of the peace who died of cervical cancer ...