The U.S. Supreme Court on March 2 ruled that the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City do not need to be adjusted in time for the approaching midterm elections in November. The justices blocked a … Continue reading Supreme Court upholds sole GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 2 declined to take up a Utah woman’s request to review the legality of a federal law that prevents people with serious criminal convictions from owning firearms. The justices denied the petition in Vincent … Continue reading Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to ban on felons owning guns
I was on News X in India on Feb. 28, 2026 (DC time; March 1, 2026, India time) to discuss the passing of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Here is the video clip: Continue reading Vadum on Indian TV discussing death of Iran’s dictator
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Feb. 27 it is suing for forfeiture of the seized motor tanker Skipper, which allegedly violated American sanctions by carrying Venezuelan and Iranian oil. The United States seized the vessel in the Caribbean … Continue reading DOJ sues for ownership of oil tanker that allegedly violated Venezuela sanctions
A federal judge said on Feb. 26 that he would haul prosecutors and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials into court to answer questions under oath if they continue to pursue immigration detentions under a legal provision many judges … Continue reading Judge accuses federal government of violating immigration laws
A federal judge on Feb. 26 allowed the ongoing ballroom construction project at the White House to continue, rejecting a preservation organization’s request to halt it for the second time in two months. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied a … Continue reading Federal judge declines for 2nd time to block White House ballroom construction
The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 25 seemed to struggle with a family’s claim that a county unfairly held onto the equity built up in their Michigan home after selling the property for unpaid taxes. During the oral argument, several … Continue reading Supreme Court considers how much compensation local government owes from home foreclosure
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Feb. 25 that a private prison contractor will have to face a civil trial in a lawsuit alleging that immigration detainees were illegally made to work for $1 a day. The GEO Group … Continue reading Supreme Court won’t halt former detainee’s lawsuit against private prison contractor
News X, a TV network in India, had me on Feb. 25, 2026, to discuss President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Here are the two video clips (which might overlap): Continue reading Vadum discusses Trump’s State of the Union address on News X
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Feb. 25 how the compensation a local government owes to someone whose property was foreclosed on for non-payment of taxes should be calculated when the home is sold. Specifically, the justices will look … Continue reading Supreme Court to hear case on compensation local government owes from foreclosure
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5–4 on Feb. 24 that Americans may not sue the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) when its employees intentionally fail to deliver mail. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the majority opinion in USPS v. Konan, ruling against … Continue reading Supreme Court rules 5–4 that USPS can’t be sued for employees intentionally not delivering mail
The U.S. Supreme ruled unanimously on Feb. 24 that parents who claimed baby food gave their son autism should be able to pursue their lawsuit in state court. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the 9–0 opinion in Hain Celestial Group Inc. … Continue reading Supreme Court rules 9–0 parents may sue in state court over allegedly tainted baby food
The Supreme Court on Feb. 23 grappled with two cases about U.S. business assets that Cuba’s communist government seized decades ago. The cases are Havana Docks Corp. v. Royal Caribbean Cruises and Exxon Mobil v. Corporacion Cimex, which the justices heard back-to-back in more than three hours of oral arguments. Both cases focus on the 1996 Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act, created to pressure Cuba by penalizing companies “trafficking” in property Cuba seized from U.S. interests. Also known as the Helms-Burton Act, the law allows U.S. citizens and companies to sue any person who traffics in, uses, or profits … Continue reading Supreme Court mulls corporate claims about seized assets in Cuba
The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 23 agreed to take an appeal by oil companies that seek to halt climate-related city and state lawsuits against them. This case concerns a lawsuit filed by Boulder, Colorado, but many states, such as … Continue reading Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to climate lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to hear two cases on Feb. 23 about U.S. business assets that Cuba’s communist government seized decades ago. Both cases focus on the 1996 Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act that was created to pressure Cuba by penalizing foreign companies “trafficking” in property that the Cuban regime seized from U.S. interests. Also known as the Helms-Burton Act, the law allows U.S. citizens and companies to sue any person who traffics in or uses confiscated property. Trafficking in the statute includes using or profiting from the confiscated property. The law defines “person” to include “any … Continue reading Supreme Court to hear lawsuits over Americans’ seized assets in Cuba
The Trump administration said Feb. 20 it has filed court papers to strip a former elected official in Florida of U.S. citizenship for allegedly committing fraud during the naturalization process. The civil legal process against former North Miami Mayor Philippe … Continue reading DOJ files to revoke citizenship of former mayor over alleged fraud
The Supreme Court on Feb. 20 struck down many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, stating they violated an emergency powers law he invoked last year. The president previously declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, saying … Continue reading 5 Takeaways from Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump’s tariffs
A federal judge on Feb. 19 questioned the argument by California and other states seeking to override a congressional decision rescinding a waiver that allowed the Golden State to impose tough vehicle emissions standards. In Oakland, California, U.S. District Judge … Continue reading Federal judge grapples with California emissions standards repealed by Congress
A major appeals court decision is expected to bolster the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts by allowing easier detention of people who illegally cross the southern border. The conservative-leaning U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld on Feb. … Continue reading Appeals court upholds Trump admin policy denying bond for illegal immigrants: What to know
Environmentalist groups and others sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Feb. 18 over the agency’s recent decision to repeal a finding that served as the basis for federal climate regulations. The American Public Health Association, American Lung Association, … Continue reading Groups sue EPA over repeal of finding that served as basis for climate regulations