U.S. federal judges can order the release on bond of detained individuals if a court determines those arrests potentially violated a court order, and judges can require the government to identify detainees who may be flight risks or public safety threats.
November 14, 2025
high
procedural
Judicial remedial and oversight powers in response to alleged unlawful arrests.
In U.S. federal criminal proceedings, a judge can order prosecutors to produce grand jury materials and evidence obtained through search warrants to defense attorneys for review.
November 06, 2025
high
procedural
Court authority to disclose otherwise secret investigative materials to defense counsel when the court deems review necessary for the defense or to address asserted irregularities.
U.S. federal judges can order parties to produce a witness with firsthand knowledge to testify under oath about the status and factual details of a case.
August 25, 2025
high
legal_procedural
General judicial authority in adjudicative proceedings to compel testimony and evidence.
U.S. federal judges can order evidentiary hearings to evaluate requests for release from immigration detention and to question government officials about efforts to arrange an individual's removal.
high
procedural
Describes a routine judicial tool used in immigration-related litigation to assess detention and deportation logistics.
U.S. federal judges may consider a defendant's mental health as a mitigating factor when determining criminal sentences.
high
legal
Mental health can be a mitigating consideration in sentencing decisions within the U.S. federal court system.