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Insurance case is ‘but a speck in the recesses of interstellar space,’ high-profile appeals judge writes

In a span of less than a week, a conservative federal appeals judge has written two opinions that are getting attention—for taking a tough stand against the mistaken deportation of an immigrant in one case and for waxing philosophical in another case.

Apr 28, 2025 3:07 PM CDT

Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI, charged with obstructing immigrant arrest

Federal prosecutors have charged a Milwaukee judge with obstructing an immigration arrest operation—a significant escalation of Justice Department efforts to prosecute local officials for allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement.

Apr 25, 2025 12:15 PM CDT

‘It’s Time for You to Leave’: More immigration lawyers get notices to self-deport

Immigration lawyers outside Massachusetts are also receiving notices to self-deport, despite their U.S. citizenship.

Apr 25, 2025 9:32 AM CDT

Politically charged ‘shadow docket’ cases taking over Supreme Court during its busiest time

President Donald Trump is approaching the end of the first 100 days of his second term. The milestone is considered significant for assessing any new occupant of the White House, but for the U.S. Supreme Court, the 100-day mark holds no special resonance. The court is still in the early days of a new chapter in what has been a complicated relationship.

Apr 24, 2025 11:00 AM CDT

AARP says it’s not part of challenge to El Salvador deportations, despite case caption

The AARP—formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons—has intervened in a lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrant detainees because of concerns about the case caption.

Apr 23, 2025 2:19 PM CDT

Supreme Court majority appears to side with parents who object to instruction using LGBTQ storybooks

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared ready to rule for parents who argue that they have a right to exclude their children from school lessons involving storybooks with LGBTQ characters and themes, according to publications that covered the oral arguments.

Apr 22, 2025 3:19 PM CDT

Magistrate resigns after alleged Venezuelan gang member is arrested while living in his casita

A magistrate judge in New Mexico has resigned after an immigrant with alleged ties to a Venezuelan gang was arrested at his home.

Apr 22, 2025 12:15 PM CDT

Supreme Court’s late-night order barring deportation was ‘extraordinary in many ways;’ what did Alito say?

The U.S. Supreme Court acted quickly after the American Civil Liberties Union filed an emergency application Friday evening that sought to block what appeared to be the imminent deportation of its clients.

Apr 21, 2025 9:44 AM CDT

Appeals court excoriates Trump administration in illegal deportation case

In a legal battle with escalating tensions, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit on Thursday excoriated the Trump administration for its defiance of a federal judge’s orders that it show how it is facilitating the return of Kilmar Abrego García, a Maryland man who was illegally deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.

Apr 18, 2025 10:27 AM CDT

Insurance case is ‘but a speck in the recesses of interstellar space,’ high-profile appeals judge writes

Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI, charged with obstructing immigrant arrest

‘It’s Time for You to Leave’: More immigration lawyers get notices to self-deport

Politically charged ‘shadow docket’ cases taking over Supreme Court during its busiest time

AARP says it’s not part of challenge to El Salvador deportations, despite case caption

Supreme Court majority appears to side with parents who object to instruction using LGBTQ storybooks

Magistrate resigns after alleged Venezuelan gang member is arrested while living in his casita

Supreme Court’s late-night order barring deportation was ‘extraordinary in many ways;’ what did Alito say?

Appeals court excoriates Trump administration in illegal deportation case

Supreme Court will review Trump’s attempt to ban birthright citizenship

Conservative group sues ABA over Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund program

Judge finds probable cause to hold US in contempt; is Trump administration ‘at the cusp of outright defiance’?

Generative AI can help overworked immigration lawyers navigate these tumultuous times

Supreme Court will consider scope of Sixth Amendment right to counsel during trial recess

At least 2 immigration lawyers in Massachusetts received notices to self-deport

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