Supreme Court to Hear Alaska Pilot’s Challenge Over $95,000 Plane Seizure for Six-Pack of Beer
Ken Jouppi argues the seizure of his Cessna is an excessive fine under the Eighth Amendment, raising questions about proportionality in asset forfeiture.
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Ken Jouppi argues the seizure of his Cessna is an excessive fine under the Eighth Amendment, raising questions about proportionality in asset forfeiture.
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A federal judge appointed by former President Trump has ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to Minnesota's sanctuary laws, which the administration argued violated the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 5:12 AM
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Following the US Supreme Court's rejection of his bid to limit birthright citizenship, former President Donald Trump sarcastically praised China’s approach and pushed for stricter immigration enforcement and legislation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 9:01 PMpolitics
A libertarian perspective suggests applying the ethos of the Red Sox Spirit to state constitutional law, emphasizing liberty and resistance to tyranny.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 1:37 AMworld
New laws approved by the Knesset aim to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem, sparking legal challenges and political controversy ahead of Israel’s October 2026 elections.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 4:45 PMpolitics
Mayor Mamdani reviews legal grounds for arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York City amid ICC charges and upcoming UN event.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 8:57 PMpolitics
Deirdre Hamilton, a Democratic appointee to the National Mediation Board, has dismissed her legal challenge following a Supreme Court ruling that broadened President Trump’s authority to remove federal officials.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 10:18 PMpolitics
House Democrats were divided in a vote on ending U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting intraparty disagreements over the Netanyahu government’s actions and the broader conflict in the Middle East.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 PMworld
Hassan Khalil Almukayed is among at least 15 Palestinian doctors from Gaza detained by Israel without formal charges, raising concerns from human rights groups.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:11 AMworld
A tribunal ruled that a man seeking voluntary assisted dying under the ACT's new laws has the mental capacity to make the decision, despite remaining ineligible for the scheme.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:43 AMus
Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit accusing Trump administration and pro-Israel groups of coordinated campaign to target pro-Palestinian activists.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 6:15 PM
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The US government has reimbursed tens of billions of dollars in tariffs collected under former President Donald Trump’s policies after the Supreme Court declared them illegal.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 3:30 AM
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina passed away after a brief illness, marking the end of a 23-year tenure in the U.S. Senate.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 12, 2026, 1:23 PM
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Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator known for his hawkish foreign policy and close ties to Donald Trump, died at 71, prompting tributes from global leaders and a scramble to fill his Senate seat.
Guardian US | Jul 12, 2026, 10:43 AM
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The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a law enacted after the Highland Park mass shooting, maintaining restrictions on semiautomatic firearms and magazine capacities.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 11:13 AM
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A conservative legal group is suing to block a California program aimed at reducing Black maternal and infant mortality, arguing the program’s race-conscious approach is unconstitutional.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 4:35 PM
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Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling restricting nationwide injunctions, groups opposing former President Trump's policies have turned to class-action lawsuits and other legal strategies to broadly challenge administration actions.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 1:39 PM
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The potential removal of temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants may worsen staffing shortages amid America’s rapidly aging population.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 12:11 PM
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After the Supreme Court struck down his executive order restricting birthright citizenship, former US President Donald Trump announces plans to request a new hearing.
Al Jazeera | Jul 9, 2026, 1:48 AM
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After a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, he asks the Supreme Court to reconsider its refusal to hear his appeal and delay payment to Carroll.
CBS Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
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Efforts to pass legislation limiting birthright citizenship face significant hurdles amid GOP divisions and skepticism about securing enough votes.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 10:28 AM
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Bakersfield College professor Daymon Johnson secures permanent First Amendment protections and a $150,000 payment in a federal settlement challenging California's DEIA mandates for faculty.
Reason | Jul 8, 2026, 4:51 AM
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In recent rulings, the Supreme Court upheld gun rights for cannabis users, struck down Hawaii’s restrictive firearm access law, and agreed to hear cases on assault weapon bans.
Reason | Jul 8, 2026, 4:48 AM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's criticism of Israel's treatment of religious minorities, defending Israel as the Middle East's only democracy.
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