American attorney, jurist, and DC Circuit judge.
A DC Circuit panel has overturned a district court ruling and allowed the expansion of expedited removal to the maximum extent permitted by law, covering non‑citizens nationwide who have not proved two years of continuous presence. Justices emphasize notice and the opportunity to respond, while dissent warns of due‑process risks.
The Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to let construction on the president's 90,000 sq ft White House ballroom continue while courts hear challenges. A federal appeals court last week upheld an injunction requiring congressional approval for above‑ground work and stayed that order for 14 days. The administration argues the project includes vital security and military features and is roughly two‑thirds complete.