USA Archive - Law Commentary

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Block 20,000 California Ballots

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's last-minute attempt to block California from counting mail ballots associated with more than 20,000 voters suspected of being noncitizens, leaving the state's election procedures intact one day before the November 3, 2026, midterm elections.The justices denied the November 2 emergency... Read More about Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Block 20,000 California Ballots

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NFL Loses Appeal as $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict Revived

The NFL must face a new damages trial after a federal appeals court reinstated a jury’s finding that the league violated antitrust laws through its Sunday Ticket television package on Friday, October 30, 2026, reviving a case that once produced a $4.7 billion award.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the... Read More about NFL Loses Appeal as $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict Revived

Meta Smart Glasses Under Senate Investigation Over Intimate Footage and AI Training

Two Democratic senators launched an inquiry into Meta Platforms on Thursday, October 29, 2026, over allegations that its AI-powered smart glasses capture intimate images without consent, expose sensitive recordings to overseas contractors and use some of the footage to train artificial intelligence systems.Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Edward Markey... Read More about Meta Smart Glasses Under Senate Investigation Over Intimate Footage and AI Training

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Uber, Amazon and Instacart Sue NYC to Block Delivery Worker Law

Uber, Amazon and Instacart have sued New York City to block a law that would give delivery workers new protections when companies remove them from their apps, arguing the requirements violate the Constitution and interfere with existing contracts.The companies filed the lawsuit Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Manhattan federal court,... Read More about Uber, Amazon and Instacart Sue NYC to Block Delivery Worker Law

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New York Bans AI Chatbots From Acting Like Friends to Kids

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law Wednesday, October 28, 2026, banning artificial intelligence chatbots from posing as friends, romantic partners or other personal figures to minors, drawing opposition from business groups that argue the restrictions are overly broad and could violate constitutional protections.The legislation, Senate Bill S9051B, prohibits... Read More about New York Bans AI Chatbots From Acting Like Friends to Kids

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Navy Wins Pearl Harbor Fuel Pollution Lawsuit Despite Violations

A federal judge has ruled in favor of the U.S. Navy in a lawsuit over fuel discharged into Pearl Harbor, despite finding that an environmental group had established Clean Water Act violations when it filed the case.U.S. District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi ruled on October 28, 2026, that repairs to... Read More about Navy Wins Pearl Harbor Fuel Pollution Lawsuit Despite Violations

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Judge Rejects Trump DOJ Bid to Block Alaska Senate Results

A federal judge on Sunday, November 1, 2026, dismissed the Trump administration's attempt to delay Alaska's Senate election results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola, ruling that the Justice Department had no workable way to investigate allegedly confused voters without compromising ballot secrecy. Federal prosecutors appealed... Read More about Judge Rejects Trump DOJ Bid to Block Alaska Senate Results

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'The Holdovers' Director Alexander Payne Sued Over Script Copying

The director and screenwriter behind the Oscar-winning film The Holdovers have been sued by a writer who claims they copied 46 story incidents from his unproduced screenplay, including 24 that allegedly appear in the same order.Simon Stephenson, whose credits include Pixar's Luca and Paddington 2, filed the copyright lawsuit Wednesday,... Read More about 'The Holdovers' Director Alexander Payne Sued Over Script Copying

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IRS Sued for Ignoring Ruling to Restore Employee Telework

The National Treasury Employees Union sued the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, October 29, 2026, accusing the agency of ignoring an arbitration ruling that ordered it to restore telework arrangements for employees affected by President Donald Trump's return-to-office policy.The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C., federal court, comes after the IRS... Read More about IRS Sued for Ignoring Ruling to Restore Employee Telework

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Candace Owens Wins Dismissal From Macron Defamation Lawsuit

A Delaware judge has dismissed conservative commentator Candace Owens from a defamation lawsuit brought by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, over allegations that Owens spread false claims about the French first lady's gender and personal history. The lawsuit will continue against two companies associated with Owens,... Read More about Candace Owens Wins Dismissal From Macron Defamation Lawsuit

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Scottish Police Investigate Former Prince Andrew’s Balmoral Visits With Epstein

Scottish police are investigating visits involving former Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Balmoral after receiving new information tied to the royal family's private estate.Police Scotland confirmed on October 30, 2026, that inquiries are active and at a "very early stage." Officers have not identified an offense or... Read More about Scottish Police Investigate Former Prince Andrew’s Balmoral Visits With Epstein

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McDonald's Loses Bid to Toss Lawsuit Over McRib's Missing Rib Meat

A federal judge has rejected McDonald’s bid to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the fast-food giant of misleading customers into believing its McRib sandwich contains actual pork rib meat.U.S. District Judge April Perry in Chicago ruled Friday, October 30, 2026, that consumers could reasonably interpret the sandwich’s name, rib-shaped... Read More about McDonald's Loses Bid to Toss Lawsuit Over McRib's Missing Rib Meat

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D.C. and Virginia Sue Trump to Stop His 250-Foot Arch

Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued President Donald Trump's administration Saturday, October 31, 2026, seeking an emergency court order to stop construction of his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, with work potentially beginning November 5.D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones accuse federal officials... Read More about D.C. and Virginia Sue Trump to Stop His 250-Foot Arch

Meta Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuits, Avoids Trial

Meta has settled with two teenagers who accused Instagram and Facebook of deliberately encouraging addiction and harming their mental health, leaving Snapchat's parent company, Snap, to face a Los Angeles jury alone.The latest settlement, announced Friday, October 30, 2026, resolves claims brought by an 18-year-old Mississippi woman identified in court... Read More about Meta Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuits, Avoids Trial

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Rick Ross Felony Strangulation Charge Dropped, Still Faces Battery Case

Miami-Dade prosecutors have declined to pursue a felony strangulation charge against rapper Rick Ross, citing insufficient evidence to support the allegation that he restricted a woman's breathing during an argument at his Miami Beach home.The decision, filed Thursday, October 29, 2026, leaves Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts... Read More about Rick Ross Felony Strangulation Charge Dropped, Still Faces Battery Case