Boston stories

Oct 30, 2026

Trump administration asks appeals court to revive lawsuit against Maryland federal judges

The Justice Department urged a federal appeals court to allow it to pursue an unusual lawsuit against every federal judge in Maryland, challenging a court order that slowed the administration's efforts to rapidly deport immigration detainees. The legal maneuvering comes amid a pre-election ICE enforcement surge and broader administration efforts to reshape immigration enforcement.

Oct 30, 20265 sources

Oct 29, 2026

FTC and multiple states sue Toast over hidden fees and deceptive subscription practices

The US Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from eight states filed a lawsuit against restaurant software company Toast Inc., alleging the company charges hidden fees, falsely advertises free trials before enrolling customers in hard-to-cancel subscriptions, and pushes unwanted add-ons onto restaurant clients.

Oct 29, 20265 sources