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News•Feb 28, 2026
ICE Blocked From Warrantless Arrests in Oregon
A federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction halting ICE's practice of arresting individuals without a warrant or a specific probable‑cause assessment of escape risk. The ruling finds a high likelihood that plaintiffs will succeed on claims ICE is abusing its arrest and deportation authority. The court also certified a class covering all Oregon arrests since September 2025 and ordered ICE to submit detailed documentation of any warrantless arrests every 30 days. The decision emphasizes Fourth Amendment protections and the Immigration and Nationality Act's limits on enforcement.
By Courthouse News Service
News•Feb 28, 2026
$299.5 Million Toyota Forklift Emissions Settlement Moves Forward
A federal judge gave preliminary approval to a $299.5 million class‑action settlement that resolves claims Toyota falsified emissions tests on more than 272,000 gasoline and diesel forklifts. Eligible owners and lessees can file claims for payouts averaging $1,400‑$2,800 per unit, and...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
San Francisco Court Clerks Reach Tentative Agreement on Second Day of Strike
San Francisco Superior Court clerks ended a two‑day strike after reaching a tentative agreement with court management. The deal includes concessions on cost‑of‑living adjustments, additional time off, and a pledged unit‑by‑unit approach to staffing and training. Union leaders say the...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Argentina’s Milei Scores Win with Controversial Labor Overhaul
Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s Labor Modernization Act, a sweeping overhaul that lengthens the workday to 12 hours, cuts severance payouts, eases firing, and curtails union activity. The legislation aims to bring the country’s 40% informal workforce into the formal sector,...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Judge Reinforces Order Protecting Minnesota Refugees From Detention
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim issued a sweeping injunction that halts the Department of Homeland Security’s Operation PARRIS, which sought to arrest and detain roughly 5,600 Minnesota refugees who have not yet become permanent residents. The judge ruled the agency’s...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Virginia Temporarily Blocked From Enforcing Social Media Limit Law
A federal judge temporarily halted Virginia's 2025 law that caps minors' social‑media use at one hour per platform per day, citing First Amendment concerns. The law, which allows parental adjustments, also mandates age verification and out‑of‑state activity monitoring. NetChoice, representing...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Drone Operator Who Flew Near California Football Game Charged with Criminal Flight Violations
A 27‑year‑old man, Junwei Guo, appeared in federal court charged with a Class A misdemeanor for violating FAA airspace restrictions by flying a DJI Mavic Pro drone near Levi’s Stadium during a 49ers‑Rams NFL game. The temporary flight restriction prohibited...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
California Drivers Accuse Flock Safety of Sharing Data with Federal and Out-of-State Agencies
Two California drivers have filed a lawsuit accusing Flock Safety of violating the state ALPR Privacy Act by allowing federal and out‑of‑state law‑enforcement agencies to query its automated license‑plate recognition data. The complaint cites more than 1.6 million out‑of‑state searches of...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Feds Won’t Appeal Dismissal of Luigi Mangione’s Death Penalty Charge
Federal prosecutors announced they will not appeal Judge Margaret Garnett's dismissal of the death‑penalty charge against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. The judge ruled that the underlying stalking counts do not qualify as "crimes of violence,"...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Feds Strike Deal to Dodge Sanctions over NYC Immigration Facility
The Department of Homeland Security settled a lawsuit with ICE detainees at New York's 26 Federal Plaza, agreeing to upgrade conditions, provide confidential attorney calls, and issue multilingual Notices of Rights. The agreement expands court oversight to the entire building,...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Former San Francisco Building Inspector Gets One-Year Sentence in Bribery Case
Former San Francisco Department of Building Inspection plan‑checker Rodolfo “Rudy” Pada was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for accepting more than $40,000 in bribes over a 14‑year span, plus additional payments while working for a...
By Courthouse News Service
News•Feb 26, 2026
Mother of 12-Year-Old Killed in Nebraska Plant Explosion Sues Wood Pellet Producer
Mother of a 12‑year‑old killed in a 2025 Nebraska wood‑pellet plant explosion files a lawsuit against Horizon Biofuels. The complaint alleges the company failed to maintain dust collection, housekeeping, and ignition controls, causing a July 29 blast that killed a father...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
States, Tribes Get Partial Victory in Columbia River Basin Salmon Battle
A federal judge in Portland partially granted a preliminary injunction sought by Washington, Oregon, several Native American tribes and conservation groups to protect endangered salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin. The ruling found the 2020 biological opinion for...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Judge Bars Trump Administration From Removing People to Third Countries without Due Process
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration’s policy of deporting noncitizens to third countries without notice or a chance to contest. The ruling requires meaningful notice and an opportunity to challenge removals, rejecting the government’s reliance...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Colorado Lawmakers Look to Require Public Defenders, Livestream Hearings at Municipal Courts
Colorado lawmakers advanced HB26-1134, the Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court bill, to require public defenders, ensure attorney access to case files, and mandate livestreamed municipal court hearings. The legislation responds to cases like a 30‑day jail sentence for a...
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