High Court

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to restore the $7 billion Solar for All program, which the administration had canceled. The EPA-funded program was designed to bring solar power to low-income households across the country. The ruling marks a setback for the administration's effort to unwind climate spending approved under earlier legislation.

Israel's High Court has found that the state is not complying with its ruling requiring Red Cross access to Palestinian detainees. The decision puts pressure on Israeli authorities over conditions and treatment of prisoners held since the Gaza war began. The ruling is likely to intensify debate inside Israel and internationally about detainee rights and adherence to court orders.

The Trump administration cancelled a $7 billion federal solar energy grant program, but a federal judge in Rhode Island has now ordered the program reinstated. The ruling restores funding that had supported solar projects nationwide, and the decision is drawing attention as part of the wider legal battle over the administration's cuts to renewable energy spending.

Following the Supreme Court's sweeping ruling on presidential immunity, Donald Trump is invoking it broadly as he seeks to expand executive power. The decision, which granted former presidents broad immunity for official acts, is being used to justify a wide range of actions, drawing criticism from opponents who say it undermines legal accountability for the presidency.

The US Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in voting, dealing a setback to efforts to tighten voting rules ahead of elections. The decision means existing mail-in voting procedures can continue. The ruling lands amid ongoing national debate over election rules and voting access, and is drawing strong reactions from both supporters and critics of the administration's push.

A Cuban man has spent a year in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, and his case is being used to test the reach of a Supreme Court ruling on prolonged immigration detention. The case, covered by El Paso Matters, raises questions about how long immigrants can be held while challenging deportation, and how the high court's decision is applied in practice.

A New York judge has adjourned the state murder trial of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in December 2024. No new trial date or reason for the delay was given in initial reports. The case has drawn intense public attention, and the postponement means the high-profile proceedings will drag on longer, while a separate federal case against Mangione also remains pending.

Blake Lively has issued a statement responding to a recent court ruling as her legal battle with Justin Baldoni moves toward trial. The actress spoke out publicly about the decision, with the highly publicised case between the two stars still set to go before a court. Details of the ruling and its impact on the upcoming trial have not been fully detailed in early reports.

Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman who admitted to killing her three children, is due to appear in court for the first time since her trial ended in a mistrial. The hearing marks the next step in a case that has drawn widespread attention, with observers watching closely to see whether prosecutors will seek a retrial and how the court will proceed.

A high court has approved the use of a federal database to weed out ineligible individuals, according to a headline circulating in news coverage. The ruling would allow authorities to rely on federal records to screen out applicants or candidates who do not meet eligibility requirements. Further details on the specific court, database, and programme affected have not been confirmed.

A Latina Republican lawmaker is breaking with her party on immigration policy as she campaigns for reelection. The question now is whether the split will win over swing voters in her district or cost her support among her own base. It highlights how immigration remains a volatile issue for Republican candidates, especially in competitive races where Hispanic voters' loyalties are being actively courted by both parties.

Court proceedings continued in the Ohio murder trial of Caleb Flynn, a case widely tagged the 'American Idol Murder Trial.' Day 6 of the trial is being carried live by Court TV, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers following testimony and arguments in the case. Details of the charges and the connection to the television show remain limited in available reporting.

Thousands of people blocked an Orange Order march through the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland, following a High Court ruling. The contested route has long been a flashpoint between the Protestant marching order and nationalist residents, and the court decision prompted a large show of opposition on the ground. It remains unclear what the ruling decided and whether further marches or protests are planned.

Missouri Republican officials and commentators are publicly criticising a state high court order related to congressional redistricting, arguing on social media that the ruling was unfair and politically motivated. The party's frustration over the map decision has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing battle over district boundaries in the state.