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Federal appeals court compares Trump migrant detention policy to Japanese American internment

September 10, 2026

Federal appeals court compares Trump migrant detention policy to Japanese American internment

The 4th Circuit rejected Trump's mass detention policy, comparing it to Japanese Americans' World War II internment, setting the stage for a Supreme Court showdown.

Surrogate who refused abortion takes fight to Supreme Court as baby's life hangs in balance

September 9, 2026

Surrogate who refused abortion takes fight to Supreme Court as baby's life hangs in balance

Surrogate McKenna West asks the Supreme Court to block a California ruling that left her unable to advocate for a newborn with a rare heart defect.

Missouri Supreme Court threatens secretary of state with contempt amid intensifying redistricting battle

September 9, 2026

Missouri Supreme Court threatens secretary of state with contempt amid intensifying redistricting battle

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins must appear Thursday to explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt over Missouri's congressional maps battle.

Obama judge's peculiar Trump rebuke ignites fury over 'unprofessional' language: 'Embarrassment'

September 9, 2026

Obama judge's peculiar Trump rebuke ignites fury over 'unprofessional' language: 'Embarrassment'

Three Obama-appointed judges blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE on Tuesday, with one calling the argument "weak sauce."

SEC accuses LSU of letting Lane Kiffin run wild as expulsion vote coming Thursday in explosive court filing

September 8, 2026

SEC accuses LSU of letting Lane Kiffin run wild as expulsion vote coming Thursday in explosive court filing

SEC officials will hold a special meeting Thursday to consider expelling LSU over what they call a complete lack of institutional control over Lane Kiffin.

Prosecutors drop Khalid Sheikh Mohammed confession appeal to protect 2028 trial for alleged 9/11 mastermind

September 7, 2026

Prosecutors drop Khalid Sheikh Mohammed confession appeal to protect 2028 trial for alleged 9/11 mastermind

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's 2007 confession was thrown out over "severe coercion," but prosecutors won't appeal to protect the June 2028 trial date.

Alleged cryptoscam ringleader set for plea hearing in $240M bitcoin theft

September 7, 2026

Alleged cryptoscam ringleader set for plea hearing in $240M bitcoin theft

Malone Lam allegedly used a social engineering attack to steal over 4,100 Bitcoin, then blew millions on Lamborghinis, nightclubs and mansions.

MIKE DAVIS: Trump's ballroom win highlights need for serious judicial nominees

September 6, 2026

MIKE DAVIS: Trump's ballroom win highlights need for serious judicial nominees

The Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling on the White House ballroom lawsuit exposes deep rifts, with Chief Justice John Roberts penning a sharp dissent.

Arizona voter law fight reaches SCOTUS as election groups warn ‘absurd’ consequence could ensue

September 5, 2026

Arizona voter law fight reaches SCOTUS as election groups warn ‘absurd’ consequence could ensue

Election experts warn the Supreme Court that the 9th Circuit's ruling could make it impossible to ever remove noncitizens from state voter rolls.

LSU holds off on adding players with NFL ties as SEC lawsuit looms over program, Lane Kiffin

September 5, 2026

LSU holds off on adding players with NFL ties as SEC lawsuit looms over program, Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers held off adding former Ole Miss players to the roster Friday as the SEC's federal lawsuit and punishment threats intensified.