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Key implications from Hencely v. Fluor:

• Pathway for veteran suits: Army Spc. Hencely can pursue negligent supervision claims against Fluor over 2016...

Oral args hint at exec win on asylum access: Justices receptive to Trump admin view that seekers in Mexico haven't "arrived" in US.

• Core issue:...

Tech privacy vs. law enforcement heats up as SCOTUS hears oral arguments next week in Chatrie v. United States.

• Geofence basics: Cops got Google...

Olivier v. City of Brandon expands pre-enforcement relief under §1983.

• Unanimous holding: Prior conviction doesn't bar prospective constitutional...

• Unanimous SCOTUS ruling: Declines review, upholds deadline miss; case proceeds in Michigan courts.
• Tribal rights central: Straits of Mackinac...

• Major ruling: 9th Circuit panel halts California's requirement for ICE agents to show ID during operations, a Trump administration victory over Gov....

Justices showed skepticism in Blanche v. Lau oral arguments over changing admissibility standards for green card holders accused of issues. Arguments heard Wednesday.

Key ruling on Establishment Clause: Fifth Circuit overturns block on SB10 in narrow split, finding no First Amendment violation.

• Supporters cheer:...

Federal win on immigration enforcement: 9th Circuit halts California's No Vigilantes Act requiring visible ID for ICE agents, deeming it likely...

Key SCOTUS ruling (6-3) allows wounded vet's negligence suit against Fluor to proceed, rejecting blanket wartime immunity.

• Incident: Army Spc....

Narrow court win vs. fierce pushback on religion in schools:

• Fifth Circuit (9-8): Upholds Senate Bill 10 requiring displays in every classroom,...

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Specialist Winston T. Gensely may continue his lawsuit against Fluor Corporation over alleged negligent oversight linked to Bagram.

Key stakes in Lau's parole fight:

• LPR deportation trigger: Lau, a Chinese national and lawful permanent resident, fled 2012 counterfeiting charges,...

5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules Texas may require Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms. Decision highlights Establishment...

Religious Displays in Schools

• 🔥 Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas SB 10: The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas public schools can...

Key saga closure after 2016 shooting of suicidal 17-year-old Keagan Schweikle:

• 2024 jury verdict: Cleared Officer Ellison of excessive force but...

Key Fifth Circuit ruling: Texas SB10 allows Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, no First Amendment violation.

• Majority view: Not...

• Case Spotlight: Supreme Court hears arguments in Bondi v. Lau on immigration law
• Core Dispute: Whether authorities can classify a lawful permanent resident as an "applicant for..."
• Key Stakes: Probes boundaries of LPR status in enforcement

Justices show wariness on agency penalty challenges:

• Roberts questions if it's just a PR problem, signaling doubt on telecom firms' claims.
• Court...

NSBA urges Supreme Court to hear its challenge against the Corporate Transparency Act, escalating small business pushback on federal transparency rules after a circuit ruling.