With an upcoming trial in Louisiana, prosecutors test the elasticity of a decades-old terrorism statute

Let us explain. Plus: a jailhouse call with mom goes viral on terror channels, Chicago Cubs win against a local bar, and Hegseth threatened,

COMPLAINT signed by Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld as to Omar Adhami (1). (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Magistrate Case Sheet) (nml)(2 cc USM, cc USM) (Main Document 1 replaced on 9/16/2026) (mmv). ...

With the private equity-owned newspaper chain laying off 90 reporters, we look at the court stories they’ll miss.

With the private equity-owned newspaper chain laying off 90 reporters, we look at the court stories they’ll miss.

A growing number of convicted terrorists are soon to be released from prison, there’s no plan to address potential recidivism.

California might be too terminally online for even us. Plus: Cartels, Weaponized Drones, Anarchists, and NBA gambling pleas.

Mike Lindell dangles a possible government settlement to pay off debts. Plus: AUSA engages in the oldest profession in the world, force feeding a NatGuard shooter, and FIFA drama

A year after the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting, an examination of faith and fidelity to nothing.

Divides over how to police online vitriol emerge on a Florida bench.

A year after the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting, an examination of faith and fidelity to nothing.

Twenty years of humanitarian work while moonlighting for terrorism? Plus: Judge Roberts impersonated, Abbey Gate DOJ win, and Joshua Kushner subpoenaed.

A year after the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting, an examination of faith and fidelity to nothing.

A year after the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting, an examination of faith and fidelity to nothing.

Habeas Dockets are publishing immigration court records that normally aren't available online.

A siren, a fake hack, and a “Microsoft technician”—inside the elder fraud scheme that allegedly moved millions through dummy Florida companies.

And not the legal kind. Plus: AUSA indicted, Defamation lawsuit fails, Threatening Flock, AI parody fights, and unmasking an anonymous twitter account.

Asking A.I. if you’ll catch a federal charge. Plus: A Judge’s Meme, Terror Charity, Bollywood-inspired robbery, and TikTok’s second amendment.

Docket and Opinion are only available because Court Watch successfully fought to unseal it.

Docket and Opinion are only available because Court Watch successfully fought to unseal it.

Court Watch has led the news this last month. That may not happen again without your help.

False flags, sanctioned oil, and the hunt around the world for shadow ships

Being the oldest court in judicial kindergarten is confusing. Plus: DoD defamation lawsuit, DOJ settling over water, Wilmer Hale breach, and shotgun complaints.

The Justice Department seeks to remove a Texas woman linked to ISIS plot.

Last week, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court had its first case in 30 years. We dive into DOJ’s awakening of a controversial court.

Last week, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court had its first case in 30 years. We dive into DOJ’s awakening of a controversial court.

The FDA may not know the source, but ambulance chasers do. Plus: Post Office Melee, Fake Cop, and a 500 billion dollar lawsuit.

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