The Supreme Court reinstates limits on border judges’ authority
For a long time, U.S. immigration policy has been shaped more by a handful of federal district judges than by the elected representative bodies. Whenever the president rolls out new policies or Congress passes laws, it’s almost guaranteed that some judge will step in and put a stop to those policies across the country. But […]
Court reinstates Trump’s fast-tracked removal policy for deportations
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Expedited Immigration Expulsions On Monday, the Trump administration celebrated a significant victory in the realm of immigration law when a federal appeals court reinstated the nationwide policy for expedited expulsions. This decision enables the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume the rapid removal of certain undocumented immigrants who cannot prove […]
City Bus Initiative that Influenced Zohran Mamdani’s Free Fare Program is Out of Funds and Reinstates Charges for Passengers
Kansas City Ends Free Bus Program Kansas City has decided to discontinue its free bus program, which had previously inspired New York City’s socialist mayor, Zoran Mamdani, to implement a similar initiative offering free rides to commuters. The city is reverting to a pay-as-you-go system as funds for free travel have run dry. What started […]
Iran reinstates limits on the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the US for breaching the agreement to open it.
Iran Reinstates Restrictions on Strait of Hormuz Iran unexpectedly reversed its earlier announcement on Saturday, reimposing restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz just a day after stating it would reopen the vital waterway. This change came in response to the U.S. decision not to lift its blockade on Iranian-linked ships. The Joint Forces Command of […]
Mamdani administration discreetly reinstates large penalties for compost violators
The Garbage Police Are Back! The administration of Mayor Mamdani has quietly resumed applying significant fines to New Yorkers who dispose of food scraps in the trash rather than composting them, according to recent reports. So far this year, the Sanitation Department has issued 516 citations, ending a temporary pause on the composting mandates established […]
Effort to limit ICE’s authority falls short: Appeals court overturns Biden’s ruling, reinstates agents’ ability to confront aggressive crowds
Attempts by anti-ICE activists to impede federal immigration actions in Minneapolis and other areas faced a setback on Wednesday. The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, along with three local law firms, filed a lawsuit on December 17 against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The suit claims that ICE agents infringed upon the constitutional rights […]
Trump reinstates whole milk in school lunch programs across the country
RFK Jr. Supports Whole Milk as a Healthier Choice On “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Dr. Nicole Safia, a medical contributor, discussed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s advocacy for high-fat, high-protein foods. He cautioned that substituting fats with sugars is worsening the obesity epidemic in the U.S. In a significant policy shift, […]
Maryland School Board Reinstates Policy Allowing Boys in Girls’ Bathrooms
Frederick County Board of Education Decision The Frederick County Board of Education decided on Wednesday to allow students in the district to continue using restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity and to participate in sports teams based on their gender, irrespective of their biological sex. In a 4-2 vote, the board […]
Justice Alito grants victory to Texas Republicans, temporarily reinstates Republican congressional map
Justice Alito Restores Texas Republican Map Temporarily On Friday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito offered a temporary boost to Texas Republicans by reinstating their legislative map from August, which has a Republican-leaning bias. After facing significant pushback from Democratic lawmakers, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the “Big Beautiful Map” became law on August […]
Court reinstates Trump’s authority over Illinois National Guard, but prevents deployment
A federal appeals court has partially reinstated President Trump’s authority over the National Guard in Chicago and Illinois, but has barred him from deploying the troops within the state. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit granted part of the Trump administration’s request, allowing for the federalization of Illinois’ National Guard. However, it […]