The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary-status parents. Trump urged Congress to pursue restrictions despite major legal and political obstacles.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore history and science materials removed from national parks and public monuments. The ruling pauses further changes and gives officials 21 days to reinstall affected displays.
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling the prosecution was vindictive following his successful challenge to wrongful deportation.
Rep. Steve Cohen announces he will not seek reelection after Tennessee’s GOP-led redistricting splits his Memphis district, a move he says dilutes Black voting power. Cohen may reconsider if legal challenges to the new map succeed.
The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a new congressional map with only one majority-Black district, sending the case back to a lower court amid ongoing voting rights litigation. The decision follows a recent ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Alabama passes legislation allowing new primary elections if courts permit use of a Republican-drawn congressional map that reduces Democratic seats. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act and is part of a wider southern GOP effort to redraw districts before the midterms.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is under federal investigation for its use of paid informants to infiltrate violent extremist groups. The probe, led by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama, comes amid strained relations with the FBI and accusations from Trump administration allies.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized for critical remarks about Justice Brett Kavanaugh's upbringing following a dispute over immigration enforcement rulings. The rare public clash highlights growing tensions within the Supreme Court.