BRIEF – Federal Appeals Court Allows Trump‑Era Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood to Move Forward

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a high‑profile legal battle over Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics, allowing a controversial funding restriction to take effect while related lawsuits continue. Reuters On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated lower court injunctions that had temporarily barred the Continue reading

BRIEF – Wisconsin Judge’s ICE Obstruction Case Moves to Trial

A highly unusual federal criminal trial is now underway involving a sitting judge in Wisconsin accused of interfering with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest at her own courthouse. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is facing trial on charges that she obstructed a federal proceeding and concealed an individual to prevent arrest — allegations that Continue reading

BRIEF – Reddit Takes Australia to Court Over New Under‑16 Social Media Ban

In a bold legal move, Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia’s High Court challenging the country’s newly enacted law that bans people under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The case marks a major escalation in the debate over online safety, youth access, and free expression. Reuters The legislation, which took effect on December 10, Continue reading

BRIEF – CoStar Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Review Real Estate Antitrust Dispute

Commercial real estate data giant CoStar Group has taken its ongoing legal battle with a rival to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the justices to review a critical antitrust issue that could shape competition in the industry. Reuters At the center of the dispute is Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. (CREXi), a competitor that claims CoStar unlawfully used its market Continue reading

BRIEF – 20 U.S. States Sue Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

In a major legal development this week, California and 19 other U.S. states filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over a controversial new fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. The coalitional suit challenges an unprecedented $100,000 charge imposed on employers seeking new H-1B petitions — a dramatic jump from the typical fees, which generally range Continue reading

EVENT – IAMLA Upcoming Legal Symposium

We are pleased to share the key details and highlights of the upcoming Legal Symposium so everyone remains fully informed. This symposium promises to be a spiritually enriching and professionally meaningful gathering, bringing together legal professionals for discussion, reflection, and guidance under the blessings of Khilafat. 📅 Important Dates 🏠 Accommodation Accommodation will be provided at Baitul Futuh from Thursday Continue reading