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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Birthright Citizenship Challenge April 1

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 1 regarding President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. The case has attracted 18 amicus briefs supporting the administration's interpretation that children of temporary residents are not "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States.

•Supreme Court oral arguments scheduled for April 1 on Trump's birthright citizenship challenge
•18 amicus briefs support administration's narrow interpretation of 14th Amendment jurisdiction clause
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Northwestern Professor Uses AI to Bring Supreme Court History to Life

Northwestern University's Oyez project, which has provided Supreme Court audio archives since the 1990s, is now using artificial intelligence to create realistic digital avatars of justices that pair historical audio recordings with lifelike video representations.

•Northwestern University's Oyez project is using AI to create realistic video avatars of Supreme Court justices paired with historical audio recordings
•The technology analyzes photos and videos to replicate authentic mannerisms, gestures, and courtroom presence of individual justices
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Supreme Court's Interim Orders on Redistricting Maps Create Lasting Political Impact

The Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order clearing the way for California to use a congressional map adding five Democratic House seats. The ruling demonstrates how the Court's interim docket produces lasting political consequences despite being labeled temporary.

•Supreme Court approved California's congressional map adding five Democratic House seats through its interim docket
•The ruling responded to Texas' earlier redistricting that created five Republican-favorable seats
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Legal News
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U.S. District Court

Judge Blasts DOJ Over 'Enormous Gap' in Immigration Detainee Defense

U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel criticized the Justice Department's defense of immigration detention practices in Minnesota, citing an 'enormous gap' between evidence from advocates claiming constitutional violations and federal officials' statements. The judge gave both sides six days to resolve disputes over detainee access to legal counsel.

•Judge found 'enormous gap' between advocates' evidence of violations and Justice Department's single declaration defending practices
•Class action alleges immigration agents pressure detainees to waive rights and restrict attorney access at Minneapolis facility
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

DOJ Defends Trump Birthright Citizenship Order at Supreme Court

The Justice Department filed a Supreme Court brief defending President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, citing 19th-century sources to support a narrow interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The case challenges over 150 years of legal precedent granting citizenship to nearly all children born on U.S. soil.

•DOJ filed Supreme Court brief defending Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship using 19th-century historical sources
•Executive order would deny citizenship to children born to non-citizen parents without permanent legal status
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Supreme Court Denies GOP Challenge to California's New Electoral Map

The Supreme Court on Thursday denied a request from California Republicans to block the state from using its newly drawn electoral map in upcoming elections. The denial came without any public dissents from the justices.

•Supreme Court denied California GOP's emergency request to block new electoral map without recorded dissents
•Decision allows California to proceed with contested redistricted boundaries for 2024 elections
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Supreme Court

Federal Judge Extends Deportation Protections for 353,000 Haitians

U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes extended temporary protected status for approximately 353,000 Haitian migrants Monday night, ruling that the Trump administration's withdrawal of these legal protections was likely illegal. The judge also rebuked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for characterizing Haitian migrants as criminals.

•Judge Ana C. Reyes extended TPS for 353,000 Haitian migrants, finding Trump administration's withdrawal likely illegal
•Court rebuked DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for characterizing Haitian migrants as criminals, citing contradictory government data
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Federal Circuit
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Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Second Circuit Issues Summary Order in Immigration Case Criollo-Casicana v. Bondi

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on February 2, 2026, in the immigration case Criollo-Casicana v. Bondi. The case involves multiple petitioners, including Jenny Criollo-Casicana, Luis Fernando Tuza-Pilapanta, and two minor children, challenging a decision by Attorney General Pamela Bondi.

•Second Circuit issued summary order in immigration case involving family petitioners including two minor children
•Case involves appeal from Board of Immigration Appeals decision originally heard by Immigration Judge Ling
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Supreme Court Weighs California Map Challenge, Gender Policy Case

California Republicans have petitioned the Supreme Court to block the state's new electoral maps for upcoming elections, while a separate case involving parental notification policies for transgender students awaits decision. Both cases highlight ongoing political and social tensions reaching the nation's highest court.

•California Republicans seek emergency Supreme Court intervention to block new electoral maps
•State officials and advocacy groups have filed responses defending the redistricting process
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