United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
A wave of court rulings on prediction markets, led by Kalshi, has put federal and state regulators at odds. The Ninth Circuit has ruled Nevada may apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, a decision echoed by other circuits as litigation intensifies. The Supreme Court is likely to weigh in as cases diverge.
The Khalil detention case is moving toward the Supreme Court after the 3rd Circuit’s hold, with Khalil seeking judicial review of immigration-detention decisions tied to his pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The government argues detentions align with policy interests as several circuits disagree on jurisdiction and timing for review.
Several U.S. court decisions and Supreme Court activity are reshaping whether immigration detainees receive bond hearings. The Fifth Circuit has reversed prior rulings on mandatory detention, potentially widening detention in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi as ICE pursues its policies. Khalil’s case has drawn attention as the Supreme Court weighs the balance between immigration law and First Amendment protections.