US law
Coverage of US law in the Nexus archive.
- Alibaba wins US lobbying reprieve
A US federal judge granted Alibaba a temporary reprieve to resume lobbying in the US, ordering the Pentagon to stop treating Alibaba as a Chinese military company until she reviews the constitutionality of a US law. The decision occurs amid heightened tensions between US AI firms and Chinese competitors over technology theft allegations.
- Trump administration can revive policy that restricts asylum at US-Mexico border, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to potentially revive a policy that limits daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, previously used under Obama and Trump. The policy, which created long waiting times and humanitarian concerns, was rescinded in 2021 but remains a point of legal contention. The court overturned a lower court's block, with the Justice Department arguing asylum seekers stopped at the border haven't 'arrived' and thus aren't entitled to screening.
- FCA’s Palantir deal could expose UK financial data to Trump’s US, critics fear
The UK’s financial watchdog faces criticism over its partnership with US tech firm Palantir, with concerns that sensitive UK citizen and company data could be accessed by the Trump administration under US disclosure laws. Critics warn a US law requiring tech companies to share information with American authorities may apply to Palantir’s role in helping the Financial Conduct Authority combat crime.
- Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
US President Donald Trump has given the European Union an ultimatum to approve a trade deal. A trade court ruled that Trump's global tariff policy violated US law. The deadline is part of ongoing trade negotiations between the US and EU.