A U.S. District Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order to a coalition of local governments that sued the Trump administration last week over new strings attached to federal homelessness grants.

A critical shortage of court reporters is creating a ripple effect that could be undermining the entire justice system. Court reporters are essential because appellate courts do not conduct new trials—they review transcripts for possible legal errors. Without a transcript, there is effectively no way to appeal.

(Subscription required) Riverside Judge Walter Kubelun, drawing from personal experience, presides over juvenile dependency court, guiding at-risk children and families with a collaborative, direct approach to foster positive outcomes.

(Subscription required) Gov. Gavin Newsom tapped the ranks of court and government lawyers for his latest round of judicial picks, which include three nominees to the state's courts of appeal.