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The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Trump’s bid to end it. The ruling maintains that citizenship is granted at birth to anyone born in the United States, including children of undocumented migrants. Trump has pledged to seek a rehearing and press Congress on immigration.
Wyoming lawmakers and allies are backing a plan to swap 933 acres of public land around Martin’s Cove for LDS Church-owned land nearby, a move that would bring the public into the deal and seek congressional approval.
Human Rights Watch and the ACLU have documented abuses at Camp East Montana, Fort Bliss, including filthy conditions, denied medical care and withheld contact with lawyers or family. The reports cite multiple detainee accounts of violence, sickness and coercion, urging the U.S. to shut the facility and launch independent investigations.
A ministerial on the resurgence of political terrorism convenes to coordinate action against far-left violence. Leaders from 65+ countries are examining left-wing extremism, with visas and designations expanding in several nations.
A Santa Barbara judge has dismissed parts of a lawsuit challenging Santa Barbara County's permit process for Sable Offshore and ExxonMobil, ruling some claims can be amended. The decision preserves ongoing county protections while leaving room for refiled charges as both sides weigh next moves over the Santa Ynez Unit oil project and related pipeline.
The U.S. appeals courts have ruled on cases involving noncitizen students and activists challenging deportation. The Fourth Circuit upholds due process protections for a Palestinian activist; the Second and Third Circuits have overturned lower-court releases, while authorities argue the cases hinge on immigration court jurisdiction.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in an ongoing contract negotiation with New England. Owner Robert Kraft has offered a historic deal to make Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, with the contract reportedly under discussion as training camp proceeds. Gonzalez has participated in practice while negotiations continue.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to lift an injunction blocking several provisions of Trump’s March executive order on voting procedures, keeping a lower-court ruling in effect as the case moves to appeal. The decision comes as states race to adjust ahead of upcoming elections.
ICE is extending the no-bid contract for Camp East Montana in El Paso through Sept. 30, 2027, at a potential cost of $778 million. Reports allege detainee mistreatment, inadequate medical care, and poor conditions. DHS defends the extension citing operational needs and bed space constraints. Critics warn the move prolongs harm and lacks accountability.
The DOJ has repeatedly lost in federal courts as it seeks voter rolls and citizenship data to back President Trump’s election-security push. Courts across the country have rebuffed its requests, citing constitutional boundaries and procedural limits, while some states have begun sharing data that is publicly available. The legal battle continues as cases move toward potential Supreme Court review.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted 2-1 to remove the statutory 39% national TV ownership cap and replace it with case-by-case reviews of proposed mergers. Chair Brendan Carr has said the change will let broadcasters scale up and invest in local news; Democrats and press advocates say the commission lacks authority and will spur consolidation and legal challenges.
Federal judges have blocked key parts of President Trump’s attempts to centralise voter-roll control and to curtail birthright citizenship, and lawyers have asked courts to treat his new August orders as violations of earlier injunctions. Separately, the Fifth Circuit has reversed a lower court ruling and restored Texas’s 2021 election restrictions.
The Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to spend up to $20 million to outfit ICE officers and agents with CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. gloves that deliver electrical shocks to gain quick compliance. The devices, produced by Compliant Technologies, are intended as a non-lethal de-escalation tool but have drawn civil rights concerns and questions about misuse. Training and policy work are ongoing, with some jurisdictions already using similar devices.
Flock Safety has announced mandatory changes to its national license-plate camera network after reporting dozens of US officers misused the system. The company has shortened default data retention from 30 days to seven, will require case codes for searches and will force all customers to enable an audit tool that can lock out flagged users.
Omaha Public Schools have halted the use of the G.L.O.V.E. gloves after an Associated Press investigation revealed ICE's plan to distribute them. Superintendent Matthew Ray says he learned of the devices only last week, and the police department had demonstrated their use, claiming quick compliance with little force. The gloves were used twice in the 2025–26 school year; police will continue to carry other restraints.
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and to change Facebook and Instagram defaults for US users under 18. The deal ends a federal trial and requires age verification, a two-hour daily cap, night blocks, muted school-hour notifications, removal of visible like counts and limits on cosmetic filters.
ICE has signed a no-bid contract to acquire 6,000 conductive distraction and de-escalation gloves from Compliant Technologies for use in high‑tension encounters. The deal, worth up to $20 million, has drawn pushback from civil rights advocates and some Democrats who warn of safety and accountability risks. The procurement notice was published this week and underscores ongoing debates over law enforcement tools in immigration enforcement.
The Supreme Court has denied the Trump administration's request to lift lower-court orders that blocked new U.S. Postal Service rules narrowing mail-in ballots, leaving states to use their existing procedures for the Nov. 3 midterms. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented; the court has not decided the rule's longer-term legal fate.
The Supreme Court has not lifted constraints on mail voting, and states are continuing to administer ballots under existing procedures as officials prepare for the midterms. Officials warn of potential interference, while voters are urged to act early to ensure timely delivery.
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Department of Homeland Security to resume using the revamped SAVE database to verify voter citizenship, reversing a lower-court ban. Three liberal justices have dissented. Voting rights groups warn the system has flagged U.S. citizens and could lead to wrongful removals ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
The U.S. case against David Hearn over vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been permanently dismissed after prosecutors found new evidence showing contractor flaws. The judge notes potential political interference from the White House and President Trump’s public comments as a key factor in the decision. Three related cases were also dropped.
California voters face a high-stakes battle over Prop 39, which would require photo-ID at the polls and verification for mail ballots. The Yes campaign has drawn major funding from Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Nicole Shanahan, and other wealthy backers, while opponents led by Gov. Gavin Newsom and large Democratic donors warn of civil-rights risks. Polls show a tight race.