Politics

White House Post Misstates Which FISA Measure Was Signed and When

White House said Trump signed S.4465 on April 30, but records show H.R.8322 became law April 18 — a narrow timing change to FISA Title VII.

#fisa, #section702, #whitehouse, #congress

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map and Narrows Use of Voting Rights Act

In a 6-3 decision the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map and tightened standards for using Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

#supremecourt, #votingrightsact, #redistricting, #louisiana

D.C. Circuit Largely Upholds Ruling Blocking 2025 Trump Proclamation from Enabling Summary Deportations

A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration cannot use a 2025 proclamation to bypass asylum and statutory removal procedures at the southern border.

#immigration, #asylum, #dccircuit, #executivepower, #trump

Senate Democrats to push sixth war powers vote this week as Iran campaign nears 60-day mark

Senate Democrats plan a sixth vote this week to invoke the War Powers Resolution and press to end U.S. military action against Iran as the 60‑day mark nears.

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #senate

House Proposal Would Reauthorize Section 702 Through 2029 but Leaves Out Warrant Requirement

House proposal would extend Section 702 until 2029 and add oversight steps — but does not require judges’ warrants for FBI searches of Americans' communications.

#surveillance, #section702, #fbi, #privacy, #congress

California Bill Would Bar Children Under 16 From Social Media, Require State Age Verification

California’s A.B. 1709 would bar under-16s from social media, tie age checks to the state’s Digital Age Assurance Act and impose fines for violations.

#california, #socialmedia, #privacy, #legislation

Justice Department Restarts Federal Death Penalty, Restores Pentobarbital and Authorizes Firing Squad

Justice Department rescinds Biden-era moratorium, restores pentobarbital protocol, directs new execution methods including firing squad and seeks death sentences.

#deathpenalty, #justice, #capitalpunishment, #executions

Thai Supreme Court Accepts Ethics Case Against 44 Former Move Forward Lawmakers over Lese‑Majesté Bill

Thailand’s Supreme Court accepted an ethics case against 44 former Move Forward lawmakers over a bid to amend the lese‑majesté law, risking bans from office.

#thailand, #moveforward, #lesemajeste, #politics

Justice Department Moves Limited Marijuana Products to Schedule III, Sets Fast-Track Hearing on Broader Rescheduling

DOJ on April 23 moved FDA‑approved and state‑licensed medical marijuana products to Schedule III and opened a fast‑track hearing on broader rescheduling starting June 29, 2026.

#marijuana, #drugpolicy, #justice, #dea

EFF Sues DHS and ICE to Force Release of Records on Use of Customs Subpoena Power

EFF sued DHS and ICE seeking records on the agencies’ use of a customs-law subpoena power to identify anonymous online critics and protest attendees.

#foia, #ice, #dhs, #eff

EU's Top Court Finds Hungary's 2021 Anti-LGBTI+ Law Breaches EU Rules and Values

The EU court ruled Hungary’s 2021 law limiting minors’ access to LGBTI+ content breaches EU market rules, fundamental rights and Article 2 values.

#hungary, #europeanunion, #lgbt, #eulaw

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Colorado Excluding Catholic Preschools from Universal Pre-K

Justices will decide whether Colorado can bar Catholic preschools from its universal preschool program for refusing LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination terms.

#supremecourt, #catholic, #freeexercise, #lgbtq, #education

Trump signs executive order to speed psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness

Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to speed development, review and patient access for psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness.

#psychedelics, #executiveorder, #mentalhealth, #fda

Supreme Court Limits ISP Copyright Liability, Reverses $1 Billion Verdict Against Cox

Supreme Court narrows contributory copyright liability for ISPs, reversing a $1B jury award against Cox and setting a two‑path standard for intent.

#supremecourt, #copyright, #isp, #dmca

Senate Rejects Democratic Bid to Rein In Trump’s War Powers on Iran

Senate rejected a Democratic War Powers resolution 52–47, leaving President Trump’s authority to continue U.S. operations against Iran intact ahead of a May 1 deadline.

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #senate