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10 storiesnewest firstlatest September 16, 2026
A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center’s attempt to restore Donald Trump’s name, prompting the Trump‑aligned board to shut most facilities for repairs and secure the main building with fencing.
Circuit Judge John F. Lyke Jr. detained two Cook County sheriff’s deputies after they refused to unhandcuff a murder defendant so he could hug his family, citing a need to wait before releasing the restraints.
Quebec courts announced on September 5, 2026 that generative AI cannot replace judicial reasoning and that no approved AI tool exists for judges, following an allegation of a judge using AI in drafting a decision.
Quebec courts issued guidelines on September 5, 2026, prohibiting the use of generative AI for judicial reasoning, citing concerns over a judge possibly using AI and the lack of an approved, secure system.
A joint NYU and UC Berkeley report finds a sharp increase in threats and intimidation against federal judges, especially in politically sensitive cases, reflecting a broader national trend of attacks on the judiciary.
New York State Supreme Court judicial interns spent summer 2026 at Manhattan Supreme Court learning about small claims court and public service through direct interaction with judges and legal professionals, as part of a statewide internship program offering practical legal experience.
Manhattan Supreme Court judges mentored New York State Supreme Court interns this summer, providing practical insight into court administration as part of a seasonal mentorship initiative.
Retired New York Supreme Court Justice Charles J. Thomas died at 92 in New York City on August 13, 2026, leaving a legacy of judicial service and mentorship to legal professionals across the state.
The California Supreme Court approved electronic recording for certain civil cases, ending a dispute between victim‑rights lawyers and court reporters over transcript creation after more than a million hearings lacked written records.
A Quebec judge was summoned to the Council of the Magistracy on June 16, 2026, after a 500‑day ruling delay and other missed deadlines, following a complaint by the chief justice. The council will assess possible disciplinary action.
