'Unaccompanied': Migrant kids spent months languishing in foster care as their parents fought to get them out Inside a New York Cayuga Centers foster facility, six children who crossed the border to reunite with their families say staff used threats of deportation to discourage them from misbehaving — or comp...

NEW: In a Harlem foster home, migrant kids say staff threatened to deport their parents if they misbehaved.

I talked to a family of six kids, ages 3-15, who say HHS unlawfully kept them in the foster center, refusing to release them to their parents.

DOJ to judge: Ignore Trump’s statements on Hudson Tunnel in fight over funding “You’re telling me not to look behind the curtain,” U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas told a government attorney.

New: A federal judge today scrutinized Donald Trump's past statements about the Hudson Tunnel's funding freeze.

The DOJ's response? Ignore them.

@uebey.bsky.social spoke with @jrussjruss.bsky.social about Luigi Mangione's legal victories ahead of his state and federal murder trials.

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Drake’s manager showers Ticketmaster, Live Nation with praise at antitrust trial “I will always trust you,” Adel Nur texted Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino in 2025.

New: Drake's manager showered Live Nation and Ticketmaster with praise at the antitrust trial. He also broke down these "Pound Cake" lyrics that named Live Nation's CEO:

"Contract like ‘91 Dan Marino, I swear this guy Michael Rapino’s boosting my ego."

New: California Attorney General @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov announces that 23 states are suing Donald Trump for his executive order to restrict mail-in voting.

It "violates the separation of powers," Bonta says.

It's the 66th lawsuit California has filed against the second Trump admin.

New: A federal judge has gutted Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, tossing most of her claims including harassment and defamation.

The only remaining claims are retaliation, aiding & abetting retaliation and breach of contract.

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New: Mahmoud Khalil moves for an en banc review of the Third Circuit ruling that paved the way for him to be deported.

"If left to stand, that decision would permit the government to detain any noncitizen on retaliatory or punitive grounds, without lawful justification."

Video shows MDC Brooklyn inmates ‘fishing’ for contraband through window Inmates in the federal jail tried to climb a gymnasium wall in a clumsy attempt to pull a rope packed with contraband through a window, the video shows.

If you ever wanted to see a 20-minute video of a bunch of guys trying (and failing) to fish a 50-foot rope full of jail contraband through a window at MDC Brooklyn, this is the story for you!

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NYPD reality show, produced by Dr. Phil’s son, can be released after settlement with NYC The city sued Jordan McGraw earlier this year to stop him from releasing “extremely problematic” NYPD footage that stemmed from his production of a pro-cop TV show.

A behind-the-scenes reality show about the NYPD may see the light of day after the show’s producer, son of TV psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw, settled a lawsuit with the city on Friday. @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/nypd-reality...

NYPD reality show, produced by Dr. Phil’s son, can be released after settlement with NYC The city sued Jordan McGraw earlier this year to stop him from releasing “extremely problematic” NYPD footage that stemmed from his production of a pro-cop TV show.

New: “Behind the Badge,” a pro-NYPD TV show commissioned by Eric Adams, can see the light of day.

The city just settled its suit against Dr. Phil’s son, who produced it.

“I think [the NYPD] is going to show very well on these programs,” his lawyer says.

Feds admit to misleading judge about ICE arrests at immigration courts Federal prosecutors claimed a 2025 ICE memo justified the agency’s arrests at immigration courts — they profusely apologized this week after realizing it did not.

New: Federal prosecutors admit ICE misled a judge about immigration court arrests.

They say ICE “specifically” told them that a 2025 memo allowed them to make arrests at immigration courts — but that’s not actually true, they say in a new filing.

Judges orders release of NYC migrant who blames YouTuber Nick Shirley for ICE arrest Mamadou Ndoye says the right-wing influencer urged ICE officers to arrest him during an October 2025 raid in New York City.

A Malian man, who told Courthouse News last week that right-wing content creator Nick Shirley told ICE to arrest him, has been ordered released from immigration custody by a federal judge. @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/judges-order...

Update: Mamdou Ndoye tells me from detention that Nick Shirley, himself, pointed at him during the Canal Street raids and urged ICE to detain him.

"ICE didn’t even try to talk to me, but then he pointed me out to ICE and they ran to me and arrested me."

Immigrant says ICE invoked MAGA YouTuber Nick Shirley during arrest Mamdou Ndoye, who was ordered released by a judge in February, says he was rearrested by ICE later that month by agents who asked him why he was “aggressive to Nick Shirley.”

New: ICE name-dropped MAGA YouTuber Nick Shirley when arresting an immigrant in NYC, per court docs.

“The only thing they asked me about is why I was being aggressive to Nick Shirley…”

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FBI: Accused terrorist thought Iran was behind Trump assassination attempt “That’s the same thing he was sent here to do,” FBI special agent Jacqueline Smith testified about her conversations with Asif Merchant.

New: Alleged terrorist Asif Merchant told the FBI that he thought Iran was behind the 2024 shooting of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Why'd he think that?

"Because that’s the same thing he was sent here to do," and FBI agent testified.

At antitrust trial, ex-Barclays Center exec says Ticketmaster used Billie Eilish to punish him John Abbamondi, the former CEO of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, testified that Ticketmaster and Live Nation retaliated against him for choosing a different ticketing service.

At antitrust trial, ex-Barclays Center exec says Ticketmaster used Billie Eilish to punish him @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/at-antitrust...

At antitrust trial, ex-Barclays Center exec says Ticketmaster used Billie Eilish to punish him John Abbamondi, the former CEO of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, testified that Ticketmaster and Live Nation retaliated against him for choosing a different ticketing service.

New: Ticketmaster pulled a 2021 Billie Eilish concert from Barclays Center as retaliation for the arena swapping to SeatGeek, a witness claimed today at a federal antitrust trial.

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New: A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration's effort to kill congestion pricing in NYC, calling it "unlawful."

"An unelected administrative agency may not make decisions affecting large segments of the public based on what comes to mind at the moment."

Fowl ball: Feds say Emmanuel Clase used cockfighting lingo to hide rigged pitches “Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight,” the MLB pitcher was instructed via text, according to federal prosecutors.

FOWL BALL: MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase used cockfighting-themed lingo in texts to hide rigged pitches, feds say.

“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight.”

“Chicken number 3, after I kill the first 2, play the 3.”

Judge slams ICE for ‘stalling’ case over 26 Federal Plaza conditions The scrutinized Manhattan detention facility is now housing clients on multiple floors, lawyers told a federal court on Monday.

New: ICE is now holding immigrants on MULTIPLE floors at 26 Federal Plaza, in addition to the infamous 10th floor cells.

A federal judge, tasked with overseeing the facility's conditions, had no idea.

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‘Be ready’: NY judge sets June trial for Luigi Mangione, leapfrogging feds “This is double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment,” Mangione shouted to the courtroom gallery following Friday’s hearing.

New: A judge had one message for Luigi Mangione's defense team after setting a speedy June 8 trial date: "Be ready."

"One plus one equals two. It’s double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment," Mangione yelled while leaving the courtroom.

Judge advances $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani Giuliani forced an employee to have oral sex with him and went on “alcohol-drenched rants” that led to an unbearable work environment, according to a lawsuit.

A $10 million workplace harassment claim in which Rudy Giuliani stands accused of “demanding” oral sex from an employee will move forward to discovery, a Manhattan judge ruled Monday. @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/judge-advanc...

Judge advances $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani Giuliani forced an employee to have oral sex with him and went on “alcohol-drenched rants” that led to an unbearable work environment, according to a lawsuit.

New: The $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani — the one where he's accused of sharing his sexual fantasies about Wendy Rhoades from "Billions" with an unenthusiastic employee — is moving forward to discovery.

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Judge rules feds can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione Mangione’s attorneys have criticized the government’s pursuit of the death penalty, claiming it was a political move to make an example out of their client.

No death penalty for Luigi Mangione:

‘That's one of us’: NRA board members react to immigration shooting in Minneapolis “The situation is pretty indefensible,” one board member told Courthouse News following Saturday's slaying of Alex Pretti.

New: NRA board members are distraught at the "indefensible" response by Trump Admin officials to the shooting of Alex Pretti.

One called comments from Kristi Noem and Kash Patel a "huge misstep" and hopes they walk them back.

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An ICE detainee describes being repeatedly tased during his arrest by an infamous NYC agent, who then called him a "fucking Mexican."

"Looking back, I can see that there is no equality in this world."

(via court records)

NYC sues Dr. Phil’s son to block release of ‘extremely problematic’ NYPD footage The sensitive footage comes from a now defunct city-backed TV show helmed by Jordan McGraw.

How did Dr. Phil's son get ahold of "extremely problematic" clips of the NYPD?

Per a new lawsuit, Eric Adams' admin hired him to make a pro-cop TV show. Rough cuts were rife with sensitive info: faces of witnesses, undercover cops, etc.

NYC is suing to block its release.

Judge slams government for conspiring to chill free speech of pro-Palestine students U.S. District Judge William Young said he’d force the Trump administration to “jump through hoops” if it wants to deport more pro-Palestine protesters.

New: “This is the modern Fugitive Slave Act,” said a judge when describing ICE behavior nationwide.

Geez. Judge Young says this of ICE:

"This is the modern day Fugitive Slave Act."

Third Circuit paves the way for Mahmoud Khalil’s rearrest and deportation In a 2-1 ruling, the appellate panel ruled that the lower court judge protecting Khalil from removal lacked the jurisdiction to interfere in the proceedings.

The government is claiming that this morning's Third Circuit ruling against Mahmoud Khalil prevents the judge from taking ANY action. The judge is outraged.

"These cabinet secretaries have failed in their sworn duty to uphold the constitution."