A federal judge in New York has ordered the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to explain why it has not released millions of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, responding to a request from bipartisan lawmakers seeking greater court oversight of the process. The development was disclosed by Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat…
California has enacted more than 500 new laws affecting the courts, marking one of the most expansive statutory overhauls in recent years. The measures—passed in 2025 and taking effect between 2026 and 2027—span immigration, criminal justice, child welfare, civil law, mental health, artificial intelligence, and court operations, with a strong emphasis on access to justice…