Sixth Circuit Rejects Mandatory Detention, Deepens Circuit SplitMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Sixth Circuit's 2-1 ruling in Lopez-Campos v. Raycraft bars mandatory immigration detention without bond hearings, making it the third circuit to reject the Trump policy.
Second Circuit Hears Combs Appeal on Acquitted-Conduct Sentencing EnhancementMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Second Circuit heard oral arguments April 9 in Sean Combs' appeal of his 50-month Mann Act sentence, spotlighting the contested use of acquitted conduct in federal sentencing.
Federal Circuit Stays CIT Tariff Ruling as IEEPA Refund Processing BeginsMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Federal Circuit stayed a ruling that struck down 10% Section 122 tariffs while CBP began processing $166 billion in IEEPA refunds, forcing importers onto two legal tracks at once.
Trump Attacks His Own Nominees as Birthright Citizenship Ruling NearsMay 15, 2026Legal NewsTrump publicly attacked his own Supreme Court nominees before a ruling in Trump v. Barbara that could strip birthright citizenship from roughly 250,000 newborns per year.
6th Circuit Blocks ICE Mandatory Detention, Deepening Circuit SplitMay 15, 2026Legal NewsA divided 6th Circuit panel ruled ICE mandatory detention without bond hearings violates federal law and the Constitution, deepening a five-circuit split.
D.C. Circuit Panel Questions Pentagon Authority to Penalize Kelly Over SpeechMay 15, 2026Legal NewsA D.C. Circuit panel grilled government lawyers May 7 over whether the Pentagon can strip a sitting senator's military retirement pay as punishment for a speech act.
Supreme Court Clears Alabama’s Blocked Congressional Map, Deepens VRA SplitMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court vacated a ruling blocking Alabama's GOP-drawn map, remanding under a tighter VRA standard and triggering a special election for four House districts.
Supreme Court Signals Federal Reserve May Be Immune From Removal RulingMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court has yet to rule in Trump v. Cook, with justices signaling the Fed's unique structure may shield it from a broad removal-power ruling.
Supreme Court Poised to Decide Presidential Removal Power Over Independent AgenciesMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is expected to rule by July in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that could overturn Humphrey's Executor and reshape presidential power over independent agencies.
DC Circuit Blocks Boasberg’s Criminal Contempt Probe of Trump OfficialsMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe D.C. Circuit shut down Judge Boasberg's contempt probe of Trump officials over Venezuelan deportation flights, ruling his order lacked the clarity contempt requires.