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Judge beryl howell struck down President Trump's executive order targeting Perkins Coie, deeming it an "unprecedented attack" and a violation of constitutional liberties. The ruling permanently halts Trump's attempts to penalize the law firm for representing Hillary Clinton, affirming the right to legal representation without retaliation. The Justice Department has yet to comment on potential appeals.

A work of art created by artificial intelligence without any human input cannot be copyrighted under United States law, a U.S. court in Washington, D.C., has ruled. Only works with human authors can receive copyrights, U.S. District Judge beryl howell said on Friday, affirming the U.S. Copyright Office's rejection of an application filed by computer scientist Stephen Thaler on behalf of his DABUS system.

A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), deeming the takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as illegal. Judge beryl howell stated that the removal of the board by the administration was unconstitutional, rendering subsequent actions null and void.

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration's request to stay her previous ruling, which restored control of the US Institute of Peace to its acting president and board. Judge Howell emphasized that the Institute is independent of the executive branch, invalidating the firings of the board and subsequent actions.

A judge in the damages trial against Rudy Giuliani has ruled that jurors will be informed that Giuliani intentionally concealed financial documents and records in defiance of court orders. The judge stated that jurors should infer that Giuliani was trying to hide relevant information about his finances. Giuliani and his attorney are now prohibited from presenting arguments or evidence suggesting insolvency or an inability to defend himself.

A US federal judge upheld the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, rejecting a lawsuit by the Chamber of Commerce. The judge ruled President Trump had the legal authority to impose the fee, citing concerns that the program was displacing American workers. This decision impacts tech companies and businesses relying on skilled foreign talent.

Federal judges criticized President Trump's pardons of over 1,500 individuals linked to the Capitol riot, including members of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. While charges were dismissed, judges emphasized the immutability of the attack's records and condemned the disruptors of the peaceful transition of power. The pardons have sparked significant outrage and legal disapproval.

Producers from Jack Smith's office & lawyers from Twitter appeared in court in February to dispute a warrant for Donald Trump's Twitter Account. The government obtained a non-disclosure order preventing Twitter from notifying Trump. Twitter to fight this, on the grounds of First Amendment free speech rights and that the government's secrecy was not to protect the investigation.

The US Institute of Peace has regained control of its headquarters after a federal judge overturned the Trump administration's takeover. George Moose, the acting president, returned with security following his March dismissal by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The move comes after a lawsuit challenging the administration's dismantling of the institute, established by Congress to promote peace.

Twitter was fined $350,000 for missing the deadline to comply with a search warrant issued by the US government, according to a court opinion. The government obtained the warrant in the course of investigating former President Trump's alleged move to overturn the 2020 election. The company was barred by prosecutors from divulging the existence of the warrant.

The Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee faces legal challenges from the US Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities (AAU). Plaintiffs argue Congress, not the President, controls visa fees, while the Justice Department defends the proclamation under Section 212(f). The fee primarily affects new H-1B entrants, with major tech employers and international students potentially impacted. Oral arguments are scheduled for December 19 in US District Court, bringing the case closer to a ruling.

Judges are hearing tearful expressions of remorse — and a litany of excuses — from rioters paying a price for joining the January 6 insurrection, even as others try to play down the deadly attack on the US Capitol. So far, 71 people have been sentenced for riot-related crimes. They include a company CEO, an architect, a retired Air Force colonel, a gym owner, a former Houston police officer and a student.

The FBI has found scant evidence that the January 6 attack on the US Capitol was the result of an organized plot to overturn the presidential election result, according to four current and former law enforcement officials. Though federal officials have arrested more than 570 alleged participants, the FBI at this point believes the violence was not centrally coordinated by far-right groups or prominent supporters of then-President Donald Trump, according to the sources, who have been either directly involved in or briefed regularly on the wide-ranging investigations.

Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple legal challenges, including being set to be arraigned on charges relating to hush money payments during his 2016 campaign. Trump is also facing investigations into his actions in relation to the 2020 presidential election, as well as alleged attempts to obstruct investigations into classified documents that were mishandled at his Florida home.

Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy, acknowledging financial strain exacerbated by his pursuit of false 2020 election claims and a $148 million jury's award to two former Georgia election workers he defamed. Giuliani listed nearly $153 million in debts, including tax liabilities, money owed to lawyers, and potential legal judgments. He estimated his assets in the range of $1 million to $10 million. The bankruptcy filing will allow Giuliani to pursue an appeal while providing transparency for his finances under the supervision of the bankruptcy court.