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- Civil LibertiesSevere
Final rule: Rescission of Guidelines on Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended
Agencies: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC" or "Commission") is rescinding its regulations regarding Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Guidelines"), and removing it from the Code of Federal Regulations. The Commission is rescinding the Guidelines and removing them from the Code of Federal Regulations because the Guidelines are inconsistent with the statutory language and were not supported by Supreme Court precedent when issued; they are obsolete; they only apply to affirmative action to benefit women or minorities; and they do not take into account multiple relevant Supreme Court cases and numerous developments in the lower courts, over the past four decades since their issuance in…
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Final rule: Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of NASA-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Agencies: National Aeronautics and Space Administration — NASA is amending its regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) for federally assisted programs to conform more closely to the statutory text and recent revisions by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This action removes provisions establishing disparate-impact liability. The rule also clarifies that Title VI reaches employment practices under this part only where employment is a primary objective of the Federal financial assistance or where intentional discrimination is shown. These changes align NASA's regulation with Title VI and promote consistency across Federal agencies. — [topic:discrimination+agency:epa]
- Civil LibertiesSerious
Final rule: Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies
Agencies: Homeland Security Department, Justice Department — In this interim final rule ("IFR"), the Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") (collectively, "the Departments") codify the framework for implementing the SAFER SKIES Act, which authorizes State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement or correctional ("SLTT") agencies to conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system ("C-UAS") operations. This framework governs training and certification (including a two-tiered structure for detection and warning operations and for mitigation operations), authorized technologies, spectrum coordination, airspace approval, real-time air traffic control notification, mitigation reporting, privacy protections, and compliance requirements for SLTT agencies in…
- ViolenceSevere
Proposed rule: Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications
Agencies: Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending regulatory requirements to submit fingerprints and photographs with firearms applications. Currently, applicants must submit 2" x 2" passport-style photographs and either one or two fingerprint cards, depending on the application type. ATF proposes that all applicants, whether individuals or responsible persons ("RPs") for entity applicants, could instead submit a copy of a photo ID, and that individuals and Gun Control Act RPs would submit just one fingerprint card. RPs under the National Firearms Act would submit one fingerprint card only if needed to facilitate a background check. — [firearm_substantive+agency:epa]
- InformationSerious
A journalist’s fight for Epstein transparency
Dear Friend of Press Freedom: Journalist Katie Phang recently won a major victory in her lawsuit seeking to force the government to follow the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Her message to other independent journalists who want to fight government secrecy? “Our case is proof that you can do this.” Read on for more on how you can help defend press freedom this week. A journalist’s fight for Epstein transparency When Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act with broad bipartisan support, the Justice Department was given until Dec. 19, 2025, to release all unclassified files related to the Epstein investigation. The department blew the deadline, but trial lawyer, independent journalist, and former MSNBC host Katie Phang sued to force compliance. Last week, she won a decision that…
- Civil LibertiesSerious
“He Didn’t Need to Die.” How an Immigration Detention Center Repeatedly Failed to Address a Mental Health Crisis.
The post “He Didn’t Need to Die.” How an Immigration Detention Center Repeatedly Failed to Address a Mental Health Crisis. appeared first on ProPublica . [kw:detention center]
- InstitutionsSevere
Proposed rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight
Agencies: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration — This proposal would advance the United States' leadership in next-generation aviation by replacing the longstanding prohibition on civil supersonic flight over land with a modern, performance-based regulatory framework. Consistent with national policy set forth by the Executive Order of June 6, 2025, Leading the World in Supersonic Flight, this action would enable the safe, efficient, and commercially viable operation of civil supersonic aircraft in the United States. Current regulations prohibit flight operations of civil aircraft at a true flight Mach number greater than 1 in the U.S., except under the conditions and limitations of an operation-specific authorization from the Administrator, to protect the public from…
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Final rule: Rescinding Portions of Department of Labor Title VI Regulations
Agencies: Labor Department, Office of the Secretary of Labor — The Department of Labor ("Department") amends its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title VI") to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These amendments align the Department's regulations with Title VI's original public meaning, avoid constitutional concerns, reduce compliance costs, and serve the public interest. — [topic:civil rights+agency:epa]
- Civil LibertiesSevere
US cooking oil market shrinking due to Ice pressures on Latino households, Mazola owner says
ICE enforcement [workplace_raid]. <p>Economic squeeze and anti-immigration raids have hit Hispanic communities, prompting people to shop online and reuse oil</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/01/uk-house-prices-flat-june-nationwide-higher-energy-bills-cap-inflation-bank-england-latest-news-updates">Business live
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Final rule: Rescinding New Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities
Agencies: Energy Department — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities," published on May 16, 2025. — [topic:discrimination+agency:epa]
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Final rule: Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)
Agencies: Energy Department — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)," published on May 16, 2025. — [topic:discrimination+agency:epa]
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Final rule: Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
Agencies: Energy Department — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further extending the effective date of the direct final rule "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," published on May 16, 2025. — [topic:discrimination+agency:epa]
- EconomySerious
Final rule: Procedures in Regulating and Enforcing Unfair or Deceptive Practices
Agencies: Transportation Department, Office of the Secretary — The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is amending its regulations regarding the hearing procedures available when the Department proposes a discretionary aviation consumer protection rulemaking declaring a practice to be unfair or deceptive. This final rule revises the hearing procedures established in 2022 to align them with the more robust due process protections originally set forth in 2020, ensuring the use of neutral hearing officers and the issuance of formal findings of fact. Further, this rule rescinds the 2023 Clarification of Formal Enforcement Procedures, which specified that the Department is not limited to administrative proceedings before an Administrative Law Judge, but may also initiate civi…
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Proposed rule: International Education Programs and Fulbright-Hays Program; Recission of Regulations
Agencies: Education Department — The Secretary of Education proposes to rescind the International Education Programs regulations and the Fulbright-Hays Program Regulations to provide the Department of Education (ED) with greater flexibility in carrying out its statutory authority to implement these programs and to enable the Department to align such programs with current and evolving priorities and needs, such as workforce readiness, national competitiveness, and returning education to the States. These changes will enable ED to more effectively achieve the statutory intent of the programs authorized under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, respectively. The Department seeks comments…
- Civil LibertiesSevere
What is the United States of America now? | Rebecca Solnit
ICE enforcement [masked_unidentified]. <p>The United States of America is … so many things, horrific and magnificent, good and evil, promising and cursed</p><p>The United States of America is a truck that has driven into a ditch. The United States of America is a program that has been hacked. The United States of America is … so many things, horrific and ma
- InstitutionsSerious
D.D.C.: New York Times Company v. Department of Defense
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ) THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY, _ ) et al., ) ) Plaintiffs, ) ) V. ) Civil Action No. 26-1690 (PLF) ) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, et al., ) ) Defendants. ) ) ORDER For the reasons set forth in the Opinion issued this same day, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction [Dkt. No. 6] is GRANTED; it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants are preliminarily enjoined from implementing or enforcing the following provisions Original document [restoration:enjoined from]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Jones v. United States
Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Trump v. Barbara
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: West Virginia v. B. P. J.
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]
- ElectionsSevere
SCOTUS: National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Comm'n
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [kw:election]
- InformationSerious
Proposed rule: Disclosure of Information
Agencies: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting comment on a notice of proposed rulemaking that would update, clarify, and supplement the FDIC's regulations regarding the disclosure of confidential information by the FDIC and other parties, including by enhancing the ability of insured depository institutions to share confidential supervisory information with affiliates and certain other entities for appropriate business purposes, without seeking prior authorization from the FDIC. The proposal also would significantly simplify and clarify the requirements and restrictions applicable to the FDIC's discretionary disclosure of confidential information. Finally, the proposal would update and simplify the FDIC's rules regarding dis…
- InstitutionsSevere
GAO: Priority Open Recommendations: Department of the Treasury
What GAO Found In August 2025, GAO identified 32 priority recommendations for the Department of the Treasury. Since then, Treasury has implemented four of those recommendations, bringing the total to 28, as of June 2026. GAO is highlighting the following three areas that warrant timely and focused attention: Reducing fraud and improper payments, Ensuring cybersecurity and information privacy, and Improving federal financial management. Addressing GAO's recommendations in these areas would enhance Treasury's efforts to effectively recover overpayments of COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance fun [gao:improper payment]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Trump v. Cook
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Smith v. Kind
Cite as: 609 U. S. ____ (2026) 1 SOTOMAYOR, J., dissenting SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES ANTONIO M. SMITH v. JOHN KIND, ET AL. ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT No. 25–943. Decided June 29, 2026 The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR, with whom JUSTICE KAGAN and JUSTICE JACKSON join, dissenting from the denial of certio- Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Dershowitz v. Cable News Network, Inc.
Cite as: 609 U. S. ____ (2026) 1 THOMAS, J., dissenting SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ v. CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT No. 25–770. Decided June 29, 2026 The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. JUSTICE THOMAS, with whom JUSTICE GORSUCH joins, dissenting from the denial of certiorari Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Doe v. Hochul
Cite as: 609 U. S. ____ (2026) 1 GORSUCH, J., dissenting SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES JOHN DOE, ET AL. v. KATHY HOCHUL, GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, ET AL. ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT No. 24–1015. Decided June 29, 2026 The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. JUSTICE GORSUCH, with whom JUSTICE THOMAS and JUSTICE ALITO join, Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Watson v. Republican National Committee
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Chatrie v. United States
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Trump v. Slaughter
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsSevere
GAO: Veterans Health Administration: Further Improvements Needed to Manage Fraud Risks in Beneficiary Travel Program
What GAO Found The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported approximately $1 billion in cumulative estimated improper payments—including overpayments, underpayments, and unknown payments—across the Beneficiary Travel (BT) Program from fiscal years 2018 through 2024. During that period, 10 cases of fraud related to the BT Program were adjudicated. The cases involved at least 892 fraudulent claims and totaled at least $219,000. Most of the cases involved beneficiaries that fraudulently reported addresses. VA has implemented data systems partly to mitigate fraud and improper payment risks in [gao:improper payment]
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Our Clients' Stories of Conditions at Camp East Montana | #aclu #shorts #immigration | ACLU
an ICE facility — triggers: medical neglect. Moldy housing units, insect-infected food, medical neglect, and abuse from guards are just some of the stories our clients tell us about from inside Camp East Montana at the Fort Bliss military base in El Paso, Texas. This is unconscionable and illegal. We’re taking ICE to court.
- InformationSerious
Can’t punish reporting it? Punish transporting it
Dear Friend of Press Freedom: A Texas man was sentenced to decades in prison for transporting political publications. We break down what his case means for press freedom. Plus, more on Brendan Carr’s latest attack on the media and journalist Catherine Herridge’s fight to protect her confidential sources. Can’t punish reporting it? Punish transporting it We’ve often written about the bipartisan trend of criminalizing mere possession or transporting of information. This week it became more real than ever. Texas artist Daniel “Des” Sanchez Estrada was sentenced to 30 years in prison for transporting a box of leftist political pamphlets, allegedly to prevent them from being used as evidence against his wife, who attended a protest where a police officer was shot. She was sentenced to 70 years…
- InformationSevere
Press win — Freedom of the Press Foundation: Can’t punish reporting it? Punish transporting it
Dear Friend of Press Freedom: A Texas man was sentenced to decades in prison for transporting political publications. We break down what his case means for press freedom. Plus, more on Brendan Carr’s latest attack on the media and journalist Catherine Herridge’s fight to protect her confidential sources. Can’t punish reporting it? Punish transporting it We’ve often written about the bipartisan trend of criminalizing mere possession or transporting of information. This week it became more real than ever. Texas artist Daniel “Des” Sanchez Estrada was sentenced to 30 years in prison for transporting a box of leftist political pamphlets, allegedly to prevent them from being used as evidence against his wife, who attended a protest where a police officer was shot. She was sentenced to 70 years…
- InstitutionsSerious
Proposed rule: Modernizing Security Requirements
Agencies: Nuclear Regulatory Commission — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to revise its regulations to modernize security and fitness-for-duty requirements to enhance efficiency, consistent with Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission." The proposed revisions are intended to reduce regulatory burden, where appropriate, while continuing to provide reasonable assurance that safety and security will be adequately maintained at NRC-licensed facilities. — [topic:executive order]
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Proposed rule: Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule; Sponsor Assessment Update To Include Proof of Identity, Background Check, Placement, and Income Verification Standards
Agencies: Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration — This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM, or proposed rule) would establish certain additional requirements for sponsor suitability assessments related to proof of identity, proof of income, and other information required for background checks to promote the safe placement of unaccompanied alien children (UAC). This NPRM proposes acceptable documentation for proof of identity and would require proof of income from potential sponsors of UAC in ORR custody by reason of their immigration status, as described in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) and the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA). This NPRM also proposes amendments to background check require…
- Civil LibertiesSevere
Proposed rule: Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Agencies: Veterans Affairs Department — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These amendments would align VA's regulations with Title VI's original public meaning, avoid constitutional concerns, reduce compliance costs, serve the public interest, and implement changes directed in Executive Order (E.O.) 14281. This is a deregulatory action in furtherance of E.O. 14219, which requires that Federal regulations reflect the best reading of the underlying statutory authority. — [topic:discrimination+agency:epa]
- InstitutionsSerious
Proposed rule: Sunset Provisions
Agencies: Nuclear Regulatory Commission — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public input to inform its implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14270, "Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy." The E.O. directs the NRC to offer the public opportunity to comment on the costs and benefits of certain regulations that the NRC has identified to be sunset. — [topic:executive order]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Monsanto v. Durnell
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Mullin v. Doe
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]
- InstitutionsNotable
SCOTUS: Mullin v. Al Otro Lado
(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber Original document [scotus_case]