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Federal Court Blocks Arkansas Law on Ten Commandments Display in Major Districts Amid Religious Controversy

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has ruled that a new Arkansas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms cannot be enforced in several of the state’s largest school districts. This decision stems from legal challenges claiming the law infringes on the separation of church and state. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks, appointed by former President Obama, stated that his ruling applies only to four out of Arkansas’s 237 school districts, thereby limiting its immediate impact as students prepare to return for classes. The decision adds to the … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Foiling Trump’s Bid to End Protections for Children of Undocumented Parents

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BOSTON — A federal judge on Friday upheld a nationwide injunction blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. This ruling marks the third judicial decision to prevent the administration’s order since a significant Supreme Court ruling was issued in June. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that a previously granted nationwide injunction, supported by over a dozen states, remains intact, despite a Supreme Court limitation on lower court judges’ authority to issue such wide-ranging injunctions. The states contend that the executive order violates the Constitution and threatens crucial … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Illinois Sanctuary Policies, Dismissing Trump Administration’s Lawsuit

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CHICAGO — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to halt the enforcement of Illinois’ sanctuary policies, which limit local officials’ collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins, was a significant win for the state, which had argued that the Trump administration lacked standing to challenge the regulations. In her 64-page ruling, Judge Jenkins, appointed by President Joe Biden, stated that Illinois’ sanctuary laws are protected under the 10th Amendment. This amendment specifies that powers not expressly granted to the federal government or forbidden to … Read more

Federal Court Halts Key Iowa Pharmacy Law, Citing First Amendment and ERISA Violations

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Des Moines, Iowa — A federal court has temporarily blocked the enforcement of significant elements of a new state law designed to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health plans in Iowa. On July 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa issued a preliminary injunction, citing potential conflicts with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the First Amendment’s protection of commercial speech. This ruling follows a temporary restraining order issued by the court on June 30, a day before the law was set to take effect. … Read more