Hans von Spakovsky

The Trump administration criticizes U.S. District Judge Patti Saris for blocking its plan to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals, citing a Supreme Court decision limiting judicial review of such actions. The Supreme Court's June ruling in Mullin v. Doe barred courts from reviewing Administrative Procedure Act challenges to TPS decisions, though constitutional claims remain viable. Saris granted an administrative stay to preserve TPS protections while considering plaintiffs' motions, which critics argue defies the Supreme Court's jurisdictional constraints.

The Trump administration criticizes U.S. District Judge Patti Saris for granting an administrative stay to block ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, arguing it defies a Supreme Court decision limiting judicial review of TPS terminations. The Supreme Court's June ruling in Mullin v. Doe barred courts from reviewing administrative decisions on TPS, but Saris's order preserves TPS protections temporarily while procedural motions are considered.

The Trump administration is using the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) to pursue deportation of an unnamed immigrant suspected of terrorism, marking the first application in the court's 30-year history. The move follows a suggestion by Judge James Boasberg, who highlighted the ATRC as an alternative to the Alien Enemies Act during a prior legal dispute over deportation methods.

The Trump administration is attempting to deport an illegal immigrant suspected of terrorism through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), a rarely used court established in 1996 that has never processed a case. The Justice Department filed its first application for a removal order with the ATRC in July, citing a law allowing deportations based on sealed classified evidence, following a suggestion by Judge James Boasberg in a prior case involving the Alien Enemies Act.

California's delayed election results stem from its vote-by-mail system and four structural factors: mass mail voting, a seven-day post-Election Day ballot receipt window, a 22-day cure period for signature issues, and high provisional ballot volumes. Delays affect races like the Los Angeles mayoral contest and state jungle primary, with counting expected to continue through June 15.

California's election results remain unsettled due to four factors: mass mail voting, a seven-day post-Election Day ballot receipt window, a 22-day cure period for signature issues, and high volumes of provisional ballots. Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky attributes the delays to the state's vote-by-mail system and administrative procedures.

President Donald Trump is leveraging foreign-influence laws like FARA against left-wing activist networks, a shift from their prior use against figures in his orbit and some Democrats. Legal experts argue the Biden administration previously used FARA politically, and now Trump may be employing the law similarly against perceived adversaries.

President Trump is leveraging foreign-influence laws like FARA against left-wing activist networks, a shift from their prior use against figures in his orbit and some Democrats. Legal experts criticize the Biden administration for applying FARA politically, while the law's criminal enforcement has increased since 2016, targeting individuals such as Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order requiring federal immigration agents to produce valid warrants before operating on state property, including polling sites. Constitutional scholar Hans von Spakovsky criticized the order as "political theater," arguing it overreaches state authority and is legally unnecessary since federal immigration law doesn't require warrants for detentions.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order requiring federal immigration agents to produce valid warrants on state property, including polling sites. Constitutional scholar Hans von Spakovsky criticized the order as 'political theater,' arguing it overreaches state authority and is unnecessary under federal law.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing new restrictions targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in her 2027 budget request, testing the limits of her authority to impose requirements on federal agencies. The Local Cops Local Crimes Act would block local law enforcement from acting on behalf of ICE. Experts believe this effort is doomed from its outset.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of drugging and rape. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment due to his active law license and the State Bar of California's professional conduct rules. Criminal investigations by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Manhattan DA's Office are ongoing.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including drugging, rape, and assault. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment and criminal investigations, with authorities in Los Angeles and Manhattan already launching probes.