Fifth Circuit Revives Texas SB 4, Citing Plaintiffs’ Lack of StandingMay 27, 2026Legal NewsA divided Fifth Circuit lifted the injunction on Texas SB 4 on standing grounds, letting the state arrest undocumented border crossers while leaving preemption unresolved.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas SB 4 State Deportation Law on Preemption GroundsMay 21, 2026Legal NewsA federal judge in Austin blocked Texas SB 4's state-run deportation provisions, ruling the law is preempted by federal immigration authority under the Supremacy Clause.
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over Mask Ban and ID Rules for Federal OfficersMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed a complaint May 15, 2026, challenging Connecticut laws that impose mask bans, ID rules, and use-of-force limits on federal law enforcement officers.