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A civil rights group sued Florida officials for designating the Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a domestic terrorist organization. The lawsuit challenges the designation as unconstitutional, citing lack of procedural safeguards, and seeks to block its enforcement. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the designation under a new law (HB 1471) allowing Florida to label organizations as terrorist groups.

ICE made 10,000 arrests in five days amid a Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship. Republican President Donald Trump urged Congress to amend the Constitution to end birthright citizenship, while agitators protested ICE operations, including at the Delaney Hall facility in Newark, organized by groups like the ACLU and Democratic Socialists of America.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted over 10,000 arrests in five days following a Supreme Court ruling that upheld birthright citizenship. The decision rejected efforts to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, prompting ICE to intensify operations using funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill. Protests against ICE detention conditions and policies have escalated, including a violent clash at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark.

The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in West Virginia v. B. P. J. that states can define men’s and women’s sports by biological sex, not gender identity, preserving sex-segregated competitions. The decision aligns with Title IX’s protection of single-sex teams and reflects public opinion favoring sex-based segregation in sports. Dissenting justices and groups like the ACLU criticized the ruling as harmful to trans athletes.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order to end the practice. Immigrant communities and legal advocates in New York City expressed cautious relief, though concerns remain about ongoing immigration enforcement and recent rulings affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to deny citizenship to children born to undocumented or temporary visitors. The decision aligns with longstanding judicial interpretations and comes amid rulings on transgender athletes and election spending laws. Critics argue the ruling may become a divisive political issue, similar to the abortion rights debate.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision, rejecting President Trump's executive order that sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. The ruling cited the Fourteenth Amendment and the 1898 Wong Kim Ark case, which established birthright citizenship for all children born in the U.S. except for those of foreign diplomats.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld bans in Idaho and West Virginia prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in public school and college women’s sports teams. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled schools can determine eligibility for women’s sports based on biological sex, affirming that such bans do not violate Title IX. Justice Brett Kavanaugh authored the majority opinion, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing transgender athletes retain constitutional rights to challenge the bans.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after election day if postmarked by election day. The 5-4 ruling permits similar laws in 14 states and the District of Columbia. The Republican National Committee and President Trump opposed the measure, while voting rights groups supported it.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's law making illegal immigration a state crime, ruling plaintiffs lacked standing. The law, part of the 'Immigration 2026' agenda, was crafted with collaboration from House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Stephen Miller.

The Supreme Court is preparing to issue 17 opinions by early July, with at least two opinion announcement days this week. The court faces new election-related cases involving state laws on voting rules, including challenges to laws in Arkansas, Texas, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, law students are petitioning the court to address workplace protections for federal judiciary employees.

Ohio Equal Rights has postponed efforts to place two constitutional amendments on the 2024 ballot, targeting instead the 2027 election. The amendments aim to remove Ohio's same-sex marriage ban and add comprehensive anti-discrimination protections based on factors including sexual orientation and gender identity. The group cited strategic alignment with other advocacy efforts and challenges like high campaign costs as reasons for the delay.

The Supreme Court released opinions in three cases, including United States v. Hemani, Hunter v. United States, and T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corp. Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation to televise Supreme Court proceedings, which has long been resisted by the justices.

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a federal law banning gun ownership for regular users of illegal drugs violates the Second Amendment, siding with Texas man Ali Danial Hemani. The decision challenges the 1968 law, which the court found overly broad as marijuana use has become widespread and legal in many states, though recreational use remains illegal federally.

The Supreme Court is expected to release 20 more opinions in argued cases by early July, with some coming today. A July 8 event at Johns Hopkins University will discuss birthright citizenship and feature ACLU’s Cecillia Wang. A conservative nonprofit, Liberty Justice Center, faced donor losses after challenging Trump’s tariffs but continues to oppose new tariffs. The Court’s upcoming decision on election ballot grace periods may impact military voting, and Georgia lawmakers will not redraw voting districts during a special session following a Supreme Court ruling.

Haitian nationals request dismissal of the Trump administration's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) case without a decision. The Supreme Court is set to release opinions tomorrow and hold a private conference, with orders expected on June 22. An Orthodox Jew in Ohio seeks Supreme Court review after a city allegedly targeted his home prayer group with zoning rules.

Five Tennessee laws from 2026 face legal challenges, including a $10 fee and 2% tax on international money transfers. The Financial Technology Association and ACLU have filed lawsuits arguing the laws violate constitutional provisions, while Tennessee lawmakers aim to expand state control over airport boards and restrict pharmacy benefit managers.

Louisiana is attempting to block nationwide mail distribution of mifepristone, an abortion medication, by citing the Comstock Act. The FDA had allowed mail delivery of the drug since 2023, but Louisiana argues this violates federal law. The Supreme Court recently sent the case back for review after overturning a lower court's halt to distribution.

The Supreme Court released opinions in three cases, including rulings on bankruptcy claims, investment company liability, and federal document falsification. The court also declined to pause Alabama's planned nitrogen gas execution of Jeffery Lee. An upcoming event will discuss birthright citizenship with the ACLU and Johns Hopkins University.

The ACLU is investigating Wyoming agencies with 287(g) agreements following a lawsuit against the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, which alleges the sheriff signed immigration enforcement contracts without public approval. The lawsuit, the first of its kind in Wyoming, seeks to void the agreements and could lead to further legal action against other agencies with similar contracts.

SCOTUSblog announces new merchandise and a term-in-review event featuring ACLU's Cecillia Wang and Johns Hopkins professor Martha S. Jones. The Supreme Court may release opinions, and the article discusses topics including originalism, a Texas death penalty case involving hypnotized witness testimony, and U.S. tariff refunds.

Democrats have dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's redistricting process, which reconfigured Memphis into three U.S. House districts. Two other legal challenges remain, including suits by the ACLU and NAACP alleging racial discrimination in the redistricting. The dismissal follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act.

The ACLU and National Immigration Law Center filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Tennessee law that criminalizes illegal immigration, arguing it violates the Supremacy Clause by usurping federal immigration enforcement powers. The law, part of Tennessee's GOP 'Immigration 2026' agenda, would make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter or remain in the state after a federal deportation order.

Anti-ICE agitators coordinated protests at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention facility through encrypted Signal chats, using monikers like 'framed.unrest' and 'Wicked Something' to organize logistics and supplies. A network of 100 groups, including the ACLU and Democratic Socialists of America, with collective annual revenues of $825 million, has strategically planned protests against federal immigration policies. Investigations by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and congressional committees examine alleged nonprofit law abuses to incite conflict.

Anti-ICE agitators coordinated protests at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention facility through encrypted Signal chats, using organized groups like 'framed.unrest' and 'Wicked Something' to plan logistics. A Fox News Digital investigation found the protests were part of a years-long strategy by well-funded groups, including the ACLU and Indivisible, with collective annual revenues of $825 million. Investigations into alleged nonprofit law abuses have been launched by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House committees.

The AP investigation found that the U.S. government has re-separated dozens of children from their families under Trump’s second administration, despite a legal settlement to prevent such separations. Ederson Galicia Alva, separated from his mother twice, and others were affected, with a federal judge ruling the government acted illegally in some cases.

Ohio Republicans, including Rob McColley and Matt Huffman, are pushing to enshrine voter photo ID requirements into the state constitution via a November ballot measure, despite opposition claims that it's a political move to boost turnout. Critics, including the ACLU's Gary Daniels and House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn, argue the law is already in effect and the amendment could restrict voting access. Republicans deny the effort aims to influence the midterm election, stating it's about securing the election system.

Frank Strada, Tennessee Department of Correction commissioner, is linked to botched executions during his tenure at the Arizona Department of Corrections. Defense attorneys criticize Tennessee's recent failed execution of inmate Tony Carruthers, citing Strada's history of flawed protocols and inadequate training.

Transgender athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson won a girls' track and field state championship in West Virginia despite an ongoing Supreme Court case challenging the state's law banning biological males from female sports. The case, which could determine her eligibility, remains unresolved, with the Supreme Court expected to rule in June. Pepper-Jackson's victory highlights the contentious legal and competitive debate over trans athletes in girls' sports.

Federal public defenders in Tennessee are urging Gov. Bill Lee to delay all death row executions while litigation over the state's lethal injection protocol continues, following a botched execution on May 21 and concerns about procedural violations. The Department of Correction failed to properly execute Tony Carruthers, causing him severe suffering, and public defenders argue the state is ignoring legal warnings about staff competency and protocol adherence.

A federal judge denied the U.S. Department of Justice's request for Wisconsin's unredacted voter rolls, citing privacy laws and the Civil Rights Act. The ruling blocks the Trump administration's effort to obtain sensitive voter data from swing states, with similar lawsuits dismissed in eight other courts. The Wisconsin Elections Commission had already rejected the DOJ's request, directing it to publicly available redacted data.

Three federal challenges to Tennessee's redrawn congressional districts have been assigned to U.S. District Judge William Campbell, Jr. The lawsuits, brought by the ACLU, NAACP, and League of Women Voters, argue the new maps split Memphis into three districts, diluting Black voting power and violating constitutional protections. The redistricting followed a Republican-led legislative session after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act.

Six transgender Idaho residents have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's new bathroom law, which criminalizes using restrooms not aligned with one's biological sex. The plaintiffs argue the law is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and dangerous, while supporters claim it protects privacy and safety in sex-separated spaces.

Barry University School of Law in Florida reversed its decision to deny a Turning Point USA chapter after pressure from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who accused the school of viewpoint discrimination. The law school initially rejected the chapter, citing conflicts with its Catholic mission, but relented following legal and political intervention.

More than 70 organizations, including the ACLU, EPIC, and Fight for the Future, warn Meta that its AI smart glasses feature could endanger abuse victims, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals by enabling sexual predators. The warning highlights risks associated with facial recognition technology and privacy concerns.

The article discusses the legal debate over birthright citizenship in the U.S., focusing on President Trump's executive order and the Supreme Court's consideration of historical interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment. It highlights arguments about the 'revisionist' interpretation of the 1898 Wong Kim Ark case and challenges to the modern consensus on birthright citizenship.

The immigration appeals board ruled against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, advancing the Trump administration's deportation effort. Khalil's legal team condemned the decision as politically motivated and baseless, citing violations of a federal court order.