A bill considered by the Seattle City Council would expand existing protections against sexual orientation discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, and public accommodations.

On Monday, August 31, 2026, a group of musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, the AI music generator, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleging that Suno violates the publicity rights of musicians.

The tech giant reached a settlement with the EEOC that requires it to pay $150,000 in damages, update its policies, and train staff members on religious accommodation rules.

A new law that gives substantial discretion to doctors in terminating a pregnancy makes Massachusetts one of the most pro-choice states in the country.

President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, attempting again to limit birthright citizenship for children of non-American citizens or legal permanent residents.

The federal government plans to use classified information in pursuing the removal of an Afghan national who allegedly played a role in planning a mass shooting in 2024.

Businesses can start applying for these licenses in 2026, but recreational purchases of marijuana products will not begin until next July.

E. Jean Carroll received $5.63 million from Donald J. Trump on Monday, July 13, 2026, three years after a jury found Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation.

The Second Circuit rejected claims by members of the Amish community that the lack of a religious exemption violated free exercise and related rights under the First Amendment.

The United States Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara on June 30, 2026.