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
A federal judge has blocked U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) from re-arresting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, one of the men at the center of the Trump administration’s deportation battles. The Salvadoran national’s case attracted attention across the country, including widespread … Continue reading Judge orders ICE not to re-detain Abrego Garcia
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on Feb. 15 asked a federal court to restrict how the federal government may use the 2020 presidential election records that the FBI seized from a Fulton County, Georgia, election … Continue reading NAACP sues over 2020 presidential election records FBI seized in Fulton County, Georgia
I was on News X in India on Feb. 15, 2026, discussing the prospect of the United States going to war with Iran. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) remark calling the Iranian regime “religious Nazis” was mentioned. Here is the clip: … Continue reading Vadum on News X discussing potential Iran war
A growing coalition of parents, activist groups, and others is organizing to put pressure on the Supreme Court to overrule its 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The Greater Than campaign, which launched on Jan. 28, recasts the effort … Continue reading Conservatives attempt to reframe debate over same-sex marriage ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court scheduled oral argument in Monsanto’s appeal seeking to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn consumers that Roundup, its popular weedkiller, could cause cancer. The court announced on Feb. 11 that it will hear Monsanto Co. v. Durnell on April 27. The justices also scheduled arguments in two other high-profile cases. Chatrie v. United States, which is about the constitutionality of search warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users near crime scenes, will also be heard on April 27. The court will hear the consolidated cases of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) … Continue reading Supreme Court to hear Roundup maker’s bid to block thousands of lawsuits in April
The FBI said it has “substantiated” irregularities in how votes were tabulated after the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, Georgia, according to an FBI official’s search warrant affidavit that a court unsealed on Feb. 10. President Donald Trump has … Continue reading FBI says Georgia search warrant was based on ‘substantiated’ 2020 election irregularities
A federal judge on Feb. 9 temporarily allowed the Trump administration to reinstate its four-month-old freeze on federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project that will connect rail lines between New York and New Jersey. The $16 billion Hudson Tunnel … Continue reading Federal judge temporarily allows Transportation Department to suspend Hudson Tunnel Project funding
I appeared on QNews in Egypt on Feb. 9, 2026, discussing whether President Trump’s desire for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia by June is driven by a desire to have a win before the Republican Party faces voters … Continue reading Vadum talks about Trump, Ukraine, and Russia on Egyptian TV
A federal judge on Feb. 6 directed the Trump administration to resume funding for a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey just as construction was poised to shut down on the project. The $16 billion Hudson Tunnel … Continue reading Federal judge orders Transportation Department to restore Hudson Tunnel Project funding
A federal appeals court on Feb. 6 turned away a challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive orders ending so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the … Continue reading Appeals court rejects challenge to Trump’s orders curbing DEI
A federal judge on Feb. 5 temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using taxpayer information supplied by the IRS for immigration enforcement purposes. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani of Massachusetts barred DHS and one of its agencies, … Continue reading Judge blocks DHS from using taxpayer data for immigration enforcement