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When the Government Agrees You Should Stay—But the Judge Says No
Immigration law is complicated. Most people understandably tune it out. But a recent pair of decisions from the Board of Immigration Appeals reveals something so fundamentally unfair that it deserves attention, even from people who don’t follow this stuff. Here’s the short version: if the government wants to deport you quickly, the immigration judge can…
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Why EU Conditionality Can (And Should) Stop Democratic Backsliding: The Legal Argument Brussels Needs to Make
How a strategic interpretation of EU budget rules could finally give the EU teeth against authoritarian governments in Poland and Hungary The Problem: Europe’s Enforcement Crisis For over eight years, the European Union has watched helplessly as Poland and Hungary systematically dismantled their democracies. Captured courts. Intimidated judges. Suppressed media. Rigged elections. All while remaining…
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Friends in High Places
Utah An 18-year-old Utah high school student, related to Senate President Stuart Adams, was originally facing first-degree felony charges including child rape and sodomy for having sex with a 13-year-old. After plea negotiations stalled, the Utah Legislature passed a new law—reportedly inspired by Adams—that created a lower-level third-degree felony for 18-year-old high school students who…
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10 Blockbuster Cases Awaiting Final Rulings: What Law Students & Lawyers Must Know Before SCOTUS Closes Shop
As the U.S. Supreme Court nears the end of its 2024-2025 term, ten high-stakes cases remain on its docket — each potentially reshaping key areas of constitutional, administrative, and civil rights law. These pending rulings could significantly influence future legal arguments, especially for law students, litigators, and policy experts. Here’s your in-depth look at what’s…
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Can the U.S. Deport Immigrants to Danger Zones? SCOTUS Halts Protections Amid Third-Country Removal Showdown
A must-read analysis for immigration attorneys, constitutional litigators, and legal scholars following emergency relief jurisprudence. In a closely watched immigration dispute, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to proceed with third-country deportations, pausing a district court’s order that would have required stringent due process protections for immigrants facing removal to nations…
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Can You Sue a Prison Official Personally for Violating Religious Rights? SCOTUS to Decide in Blockbuster RLUIPA Case
A must-read for law students, criminal justice reform advocates, and constitutional scholars In a pivotal development for religious liberty and prisoner rights jurisprudence, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a high-stakes case that will determine whether government officials can be held personally liable for violating an inmate’s religious freedom under the Religious Land…
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3 Supreme Court Rulings Every Legal Mind Should Know: Supervised Release, Fax Laws, and Fuel Fights
New June 20 decisions reshape sentencing, agency deference, and standing law—here’s what lawyers must know. On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court released three significant rulings that touch on major legal doctrines—criminal sentencing, agency deference in civil enforcement, and Article III standing. These rulings not only clarify narrow statutory questions but also reflect broader…
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When Disability Protections End at Retirement: SCOTUS Shuts Door on ADA Lawsuits by Former Workers
Why the Supreme Court’s ruling in Stanley v. Sanford matters for disability rights, employment law, and future retirees. Supreme Court Limits ADA Protections for Retired Workers in Disability Discrimination Case In a pivotal decision handed down on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8–1 that a retired firefighter could not sue her former employer under…
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Can Retailers Sue Over FDA Tobacco Bans? SCOTUS Says Yes—5th Circuit Gets the Green Light in Major E-Cig Case
Supreme Court Sides with E-Cigarette Retailers: Judicial Review in 5th Circuit Allowed in FDA Tobacco Ban Challenge In a major legal development that could reshape how regulatory denials by federal agencies are challenged, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7–2 on Friday that e-cigarette retailers can seek judicial review of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)…
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