Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The justices had previously allowed Texas’ Republican-friendly map to be used in 2026, despite a lower-court ruling that it likely discriminates on the basis of race.
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Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon’s punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly
A federal judge said Tuesday that he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagon’s censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration.
DHS ramps up surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens
Homeland Security and other federal agencies have expanded their ability to collect, share and analyze personal data, thanks to a web of agreements with local, state, federal and international agencies, plus contracts with tech companies and data brokers.
US appeals court says Noem’s decision to end protections for Venezuelans was illegal
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that found Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exceeded her authority when she ended temporary protected status for Venezuelans.
3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs
Several Supreme Court practitioners and law professors scoffed at the idea the justices are dragging their feet on tariffs, putting off a potentially uncomfortable ruling against President Donald Trump.
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
The social video platform was one of three companies — along with Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube — facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process
Immigration agents remained active Tuesday across the Twin Cities region, and it was unclear if officials had changed tactics as the White House has shifted its tone toward state and city leaders.
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
The lawsuit asks a U.S. District judge to order a reduction in the number of federal law enforcement officers and agents in Minnesota back to the level before the surge and to limit the scope of the enforcement operation, dubbed Operation Metro Surge.
Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
All the damages awarded to McLaren were tied to losses the IndyCar team suffered by Palou’s decision to remain with Chip Ganassi Racing. The Friday ruling from London’s High Court came after a five-week trial last year.
Workplace rights agency scraps anti-harassment guidance, citing Trump’s order
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized that the commission’s decision to rescind the guidance “will not leave a void where employers are free to harass wherever they see fit, leaving a trail of victims in their wake.”
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges bank closed his accounts for political reasons
The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County court in Florida, alleges that JPMorgan abruptly closed multiple accounts in February 2021 with just 60 days notice and no explanation.
Attorney general announces the arrest of at least 2 activists involved in a Minnesota church protest
The arrest of the protest leader and one other person was announced on X days after protesters during Sunday service entered the Cities Church in St. Paul, where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement serves as a pastor.
Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who school official says was used as ‘bait’
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement that “ICE did NOT target a child.”
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison in a dispute over compelling them to testify before the House Oversight Committee.
Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation
The subpoenas, which seek records, were sent to the offices of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and officials in Ramsey and Hennepin counties,
US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Th man, who has been a U.S. citizen for decades, said that as he was being detained he asked his daughter-in-law to find his identification but the agents told him they didn’t want to see it.
Judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members’ access to ICE facilities
The federal judge concluded that the Department of Homeland Security didn’t violate an earlier court order when it reimposed a seven-day notice requirement for congressional oversight visits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities.
Christian leaders urge the protection of worshippers’ rights after protesters interrupt service
About three dozen protesters entered the church during Sunday service at the Cities Church in St. Paul, some walking right up to the pulpit, others loudly chanting “ICE out.”
ICE says an immigrant who died in a sprawling Texas detention facility killed himself
It’s the same facility where ICE said another detainee died earlier this month as staff members tried to keep him from killing himself.
A scheme to rig college basketball games has been uncovered. Here’s what we know
The charges filed in federal court in Philadelphia include bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy.