Are the branches of our government working as designed, or straining under pressure? And if it’s the latter, what actually brings a system back into balance?
Each entry is assessed against the text of the Constitution, the articles and amendments…not against how it was reported. The sources listed show how the same event was told across the spectrum (I aim for 4), so you can read them and come back to the plain account. If something is wrong, misrepresented, or missing, tell me. The form’s at the bottom of the page.
16Overreach / violation
Exceeds authority or defies a court order.
307Strained / contested
Legally disputed or litigation ongoing.
233Functioning as designed
A branch restrains another, and it holds.
556 entries tracked · Last updated September 30, 2026
□ Executive branch
President Trump · DHS · DOJ · Pentagon
Overreach indicators · Active but strained
● Executive Order Directs Interagency Coordination on H-1B Visa Program Administration ▸
President signed Executive Order 14431, titled "Enhancing Program Integrity and Interagency Coordination in the Administration of the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program," on September 18, 2026. The order was published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2026.
● Proclamation Restricting Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers Signed and Published ▸
A presidential proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" was signed on September 18, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2026. The proclamation restricts the entry of specified categories of nonimmigrant workers into the United States.
● Proclamation Modifies Scope of Additional Duties on Canadian Products Tied to Alcoholic Beverage Trade ▸
The President signed a proclamation on September 8, 2026 modifying which products of Canada are subject to additional duties previously imposed in response to Canadian measures affecting U.S. alcoholic beverage commerce. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2026.
● Proclamation Excludes Certain Canadian Products From Importation Over Alcoholic Beverage Trade Practices ▸
The President signed a proclamation on September 8, 2026 excluding certain Canadian products from importation into the United States, citing continued discrimination against U.S. commerce in alcoholic beverages. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2026.
● Proclamation Excludes Certain Canadian Products From Importation Over Dairy Trade Practices ▸
The President signed a proclamation on September 8, 2026 excluding specified Canadian products from importation into the United States, citing continued discrimination against U.S. commerce with respect to dairy. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2026.
● Proclamation Modifies Scope of Canadian Products Subject to Additional Motor Vehicle Duties ▸
A presidential proclamation signed September 8, 2026 modifies which products of Canada are subject to additional duties previously imposed to offset asserted Canadian discrimination against U.S. commerce in motor vehicles. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2026.
● Proclamation Excludes Certain Canadian Products From Importation Over Motor Vehicle Trade Practices ▸
The President signed a proclamation excluding specified Canadian products from importation into the United States, citing continued discrimination against U.S. commerce with respect to motor vehicles. The proclamation was signed September 8, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2026.
● Executive Order 14427 Adjusts Delegations of Defense Production Act Authority ▸
President signed Executive Order 14427 on September 8, 2026, adjusting certain delegations of authority under the Defense Production Act. The order was published in the Federal Register on September 11, 2026.
● Executive Order 14423 establishes United States Space Academy ▸
President signed Executive Order 14423 on August 28, 2026, establishing the United States Space Academy. The order was published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2026.
● President issues proclamation on beef import duties ▸
The President signed a proclamation titled "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer" on August 26, 2026, published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2026. The proclamation follows earlier executive action addressing beef prices and import duty treatment.
● Executive order declares national emergency over bulk-power system security ▸
The President signed Executive Order 14421 on August 26, 2026, declaring a national emergency concerning the security of the United States bulk-power system. The order was published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2026.
● Proclamation temporarily suspends additional duties tied to Canadian trade practices ▸
The President signed a proclamation temporarily suspending additional duties previously imposed to offset asserted Canadian discrimination against U.S. commerce in alcoholic beverages, dairy, and motor vehicles. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on August 24, 2026.
● Proclamation adjusts imports of unmanned aircraft systems and components ▸
The President signed a proclamation adjusting imports of unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aircraft systems components into the United States. The proclamation was signed August 13, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2026.
● ICE body camera policy gives agency discretion over releasing footage of deadly encounters ▸
ICE announced its field officers nationwide will be equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of September 2026, following several fatal shootings by immigration officers. The policy states footage of shootings or deaths in custody will be released promptly only when ICE determines doing so is in the agency's own "best interests," with the director able to delay or block release for undefined "specific and compelling circumstances." ICE spent $30.9 million in July on the cameras. Acting Director David Venturella defended the discretion provisions as consistent with other federal agencies' policies.
Source: AP
● Proclamation adjusts imports of polysilicon and derivative products ▸
The President signed a proclamation adjusting imports of polysilicon and its derivatives into the United States. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2026.
● Trump signs two narrower birthright citizenship orders five weeks after Supreme Court loss ▸
On August 6, 2026, Trump signed two executive orders on birthright citizenship, five weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his January 2025 order 6-3 in Trump v. Barbara. The first expands the categories the administration deems ineligible for automatic citizenship to include alien enemies of the United States, members of foreign terrorist organizations, people who lobby or act on behalf of foreign governments, and children of diplomats and employees of recognized international organizations. The second authorizes visa and entry restrictions targeting birth tourism.
Source: NPR, TIME, Axios, ABC News, NBC News
● Executive Order 14419 directs measures against 'birth tourism' ▸
The President signed Executive Order 14419, titled 'Ending Birth Tourism,' on August 6, 2026, published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2026. The order directs federal action addressing travel to the United States undertaken for the purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship at birth.
● Executive Order 14418 issued on the meaning and value of American citizenship ▸
The President signed Executive Order 14418, titled 'Continuing To Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,' on August 6, 2026. The order was published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2026.
● FCC repeals statutory 39% broadcast ownership cap on 2-1 party-line vote ▸
On August 6, 2026, the FCC voted 2-1 along party lines to eliminate the rule barring any single company from owning broadcast TV stations reaching more than 39 percent of U.S. television households. Commissioner Anna Gomez dissented, arguing Congress set the cap in federal law and only Congress can change it.
Source: UPI, Variety, NBC News, CNBC, Broadcast Law Blog
● Proclamation issued on import competition in quartz surface products ▸
The President signed a proclamation titled 'To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Quartz Surface Products' on July 31, 2026. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on August 5, 2026.
● ICE detention deaths hit record pace in 2026 with oversight offices gutted ▸
At least 23 people have died in ICE custody in 2026 as of July 30, after 2025 already set a two-decade record with 33 deaths. The administration cut internal oversight offices monitoring detention conditions, later partially reversed after litigation. Federal inspectors at one Texas facility found 49 violations of detention standards.
Source: UN OHCHR, American Immigration Council, HRW, ICE Detention Database (Syracuse University)
● U.S. strike killed a family of three including a toddler in Qeshm Island residential strike ▸
On July 29-30, 2026, U.S. strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island hit a residential home, killing a family of three including a two-year-old. The strikes are part of a campaign to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, closed since the war began February 28, 2026.
Source: CNN, CBS News
● Executive Order 14416 directs federal review of Smithsonian Institution ▸
The President signed Executive Order 14416, titled 'Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution,' on July 24, 2026, published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2026. The order directs executive branch review and oversight measures concerning the Smithsonian, a trust instrumentality chartered by Congress and governed by a Board of Regents that includes the Chief Justice, the Vice President, and members of Congress.
● Presidential memorandum directs Section 301 actions in investigations covering 60 economies ▸
The President signed a memorandum directing actions by the United States in Section 301 investigations under the Trade Act of 1974 concerning 60 economies' failure to prohibit and enforce against importation of goods produced with forced labor. The memorandum was signed July 23, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2026.
● Proclamation imposes additional duties on Canadian alcoholic beverages ▸
The President signed a proclamation imposing additional duties on imports of alcoholic beverages from Canada, stated as an offset to Canadian measures characterized as discriminating against U.S. commerce. The proclamation was signed July 20, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026.
● Proclamation further adjusts aluminum import duties under Section 232 ▸
The President signed a proclamation on July 20, 2026 further strengthening previously imposed import adjustments on aluminum entering the United States. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026.
● Proclamation imposes additional duties on Canadian dairy imports ▸
The President signed a proclamation imposing additional duties on imports from Canada, citing Canadian practices affecting United States commerce in dairy. The proclamation was signed July 20, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026.
● Proclamation imposes additional duties on Canadian motor vehicles ▸
The President signed a proclamation imposing additional duties on motor vehicles from Canada, described as offsetting Canadian discrimination against U.S. commerce. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026.
● Presidential memorandum directs action in Section 301 investigation of Brazil trade practices ▸
The President signed a memorandum directing action by the United States in the Section 301 investigation of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices concerning digital trade, electronic payment services, tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property, ethanol market access, and deforestation. The memorandum was signed July 15, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on July 20, 2026.
● Proclamation modifies boundaries of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument ▸
The President signed a proclamation on July 13, 2026 modifying the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2026. The action was taken under authority asserted pursuant to the Antiquities Act.
● Proclamation modifies boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument ▸
The President signed a proclamation on July 13, 2026 modifying the Bears Ears National Monument, published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2026. The proclamation was issued under authority asserted pursuant to the Antiquities Act.
● Proclamation grants regulatory relief to certain stationary sources in chemical manufacturing sector ▸
The President signed a proclamation on July 9, 2026 granting regulatory relief to certain stationary sources, stated to promote American chemical manufacturing security. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2026.
● Proclamation adjusts imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts ▸
The President signed a proclamation adjusting imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and aircraft and engine parts into the United States. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2026.
● DHS/DOJ pushed unverified noncitizen voter roll claims sued nearly two dozen states ▸
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin claimed over 250,000 noncitizens were on voter rolls in four states, a number those states dispute and cannot verify the source of. DOJ has sued roughly two dozen states demanding voter roll data; federal judges have dismissed most of these suits already.
Source: NPR, Fox News, CREW
● Proclamation declares emergency and authorizes temporary duty-free importation of Moroccan phosphate fertilizer ▸
The President signed a proclamation declaring an emergency and authorizing temporary duty-free importation of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. The proclamation was signed June 29, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2026.
● Supreme Court lets Trump fire independent agency commissioners at will ▸
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Trump v. Slaughter that the president may remove FTC commissioners without cause, overturning the 1935 Humphrey's Executor precedent. The ruling does not extend to the Federal Reserve, which the Court separately left intact pending litigation.
Source: NPR, Venable LLP legal analysis, CBS News, CNBC
● President issues pardon to former Representative Stephen E. Buyer ▸
The President signed a proclamation granting a full pardon to Stephen E. Buyer, a former member of Congress convicted of federal offenses. The proclamation was signed June 4, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2026.
● Executive order issued implementing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service ▸
President Trump signed Executive Order 14410 on June 3, 2026, directing implementation of the Schedule Policy/Career category within the excepted service. The order was published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2026, and governs the reclassification of certain career federal positions.
● Proclamation further adjusts tariff regimes for aluminum, steel, and copper imports ▸
The President signed a proclamation on June 1, 2026 further adjusting the tariff regimes applicable to imports of aluminum, steel, and copper into the United States. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on June 4, 2026.
● Mail-in voting executive order awaits Supreme Court review ▸
Trump signed an order directing DHS to compile state citizenship lists and barring USPS from transmitting mail ballots to voters not on those lists. Twenty-three states sued. A district judge barred implementation for the November 2026 elections; a divided 1st Circuit panel declined to stay her order, while the D.C. Circuit reached the opposite conclusion in related rulings.
Source: Washington Examiner, The Daily Record, Votebeat, SCOTUSblog, Fox News
● Executive order directs citizenship verification requirements in federal elections ▸
President Trump signed Executive Order 14399, titled "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," on March 31, 2026. The order was published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2026.
● Iran war passes 60-day War Powers Act limit without congressional authorization ▸
U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran on February 28, 2026. The administration never sought congressional authorization. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a president may not keep U.S. forces in hostilities beyond 60 days without congressional approval. It was the first time both chambers passed a resolution directing removal of U.S. forces under the War Powers Act, though neither was legally binding.
Source: NPR, CNN, CNBC, Al Jazeera
● Executive order continues suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries ▸
President Trump signed Executive Order 14388 on February 20, 2026, continuing the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for imports from all countries. The order was published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2026.
● President issues waiver of statutory requirements under Defense Production Act Section 303 ▸
The President signed a memorandum waiving certain statutory requirements pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended. The memorandum was signed February 13, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on February 19, 2026.
● Minneapolis ICE shootings sparked sharply divergent accounts and a federal-state jurisdiction fight ▸
Following the fatal shootings of Renee Good on January 7, 2026 and Alex Pretti on January 24, 2026, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem characterized Good's death as domestic terrorism. 159 members of Congress demanded an independent investigation. State investigators were reportedly blocked from the federal probe.
Source: Newsweek, Fox News, CBS News, FOX 9 Minneapolis
● Presidential memorandum directs withdrawal from certain international organizations, conventions, and treaties ▸
The President signed a memorandum on January 7, 2026 directing the withdrawal of the United States from international organizations, conventions, and treaties identified as contrary to U.S. interests. The memorandum was published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2026.
● Pattern of fatal shootings during immigration enforcement including bystanders and a US citizen ▸
Federal agents have been involved in at least 14 shooting incidents as of January 2026 resulting in at least 4 deaths, including US citizen Ruben Ray Martinez and Alex Pretti, a VA ICU nurse shot while recording an operation. At least 3 people have been shot while acting as observers.
Source: Newsweek, The Trace, Fox News, CBS News
● DOJ leadership blocked civil rights investigation into Good shooting triggering mass resignations ▸
In January 2026, DOJ leadership directed prosecutors to forgo a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good. At least 4 senior Civil Rights Division leaders and 6 federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned in protest, echoing the 2025 Thursday Night Massacre resignations over the Eric Adams case dismissal.
Source: PBS NewsHour, South Florida Reporter, CBS News
● Presidential memorandum delegates Foreign Assistance Act Section 614(a)(2) waiver authority ▸
A presidential memorandum signed December 26, 2025 delegates the authority under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to a designated official. That statutory provision permits the use of foreign assistance funds without regard to certain other provisions of law, subject to statutory dollar limits and reporting to Congress. The memorandum was published in the Federal Register on January 14, 2026.
● DHS launched 38B warehouse detention buildup without local or congressional input ▸
Funded by the 2025 tax law's sevenfold increase to ICE's budget, DHS began a 38.3 billion dollar plan to convert warehouses into detention facilities holding over 92,000 people, purchasing properties in multiple states without informing local or state officials in advance.
Source: The Gateway Pundit, Bloomberg, American Immigration Council
● Boat strikes killed 221+ people since September with no evidence linking targets to trafficking ▸
A previously unreported DEA internal assessment found the administration's campaign of striking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, which has killed at least 221 people since September 2025, has not reduced cocaine supply or price in the U.S. No evidence has been made public linking targeted boats to drug trafficking.
Source: Washington Post (via Democracy Now), Drop Site News
● Presidential memorandum directs enforcement against grantee lobbying and partisan political activity with federal funds ▸
The President signed a memorandum addressing the use of appropriated funds by federal grantees for lobbying and partisan political activity. The memorandum directs executive agencies to apply and enforce restrictions on such uses of grant funds.
● President issues Defense Production Act Section 303 waiver for munitions and minerals industrial base ▸
The President signed a memorandum waiving certain statutory requirements pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, in connection with efforts to revive the manufacturing and defense industrial base for munitions and minerals. The memorandum was signed May 23, 2025 and published in the Federal Register on June 4, 2025.
● Presidential memorandum directs agencies to bar Social Security Act benefits to unauthorized immigrants ▸
President Trump signed a memorandum on April 15, 2025 directing the Social Security Administration and other agencies to take steps to prevent individuals without lawful immigration status from receiving Social Security Act benefits. The memorandum directs expanded fraud referrals, increased use of civil monetary penalties, and additional data-matching and reviews of records. It was published in the Federal Register on April 18, 2025.
● Trump imposed sweeping worldwide tariffs via emergency powers never before used for tariffs ▸
On April 2, 2025, Trump invoked IEEPA, a law never previously used to impose tariffs, to declare a lack of reciprocity emergency and impose a 10 percent tariff on nearly all trading partners, with country-specific rates up to 50 percent. Courts later found tariffs are a core Congressional power, not an emergency executive one.
Source: Time, Congress.gov CRS, Morgan Lewis
● Presidential memorandum directs new suitability and fitness rules for federal workforce ▸
The President issued a memorandum titled "Strengthening the Suitability and Fitness of the Federal Workforce," published in the Federal Register on March 25, 2025. The memorandum directs the Office of Personnel Management to revise regulations governing suitability and fitness determinations for federal employees, including authority to direct removal actions.
● Trump fired FTC commissioners in direct defiance of controlling Supreme Court precedent ▸
In March 2025, Trump fired FTC commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya without cause, citing only that their continued service is inconsistent with the Administration's priorities, directly contradicting the FTC Act's for-cause removal protection and the 1935 Humphrey's Executor precedent. A district court found the firing unlawful, and a divided DC Circuit denied a stay, both citing the controlling precedent directly.
Source: Reason, Axios, Fox News
● Presidential memorandum directs trade responses to foreign digital services taxes and regulations ▸
The President signed a memorandum directing the U.S. Trade Representative to consider renewing or initiating Section 301 investigations into foreign digital services taxes, and directing agencies to identify tools to respond to foreign fines, penalties, and regulations imposed on American technology companies. The memorandum was signed February 21, 2025 and published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2025.
● Presidential memorandum directs development of reciprocal trade and tariff plan ▸
A presidential memorandum titled 'Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs' was signed February 13, 2025 and published February 19, 2025. It directs executive agencies to develop a plan for imposing tariffs matching those applied to United States exports by trading partners, identifying statutory authorities to be used.
● Presidential memorandum directs agencies to limit collective bargaining agreements signed late in prior administration ▸
The President issued a memorandum addressing collective bargaining agreements entered into by federal agencies during the closing period of the previous administration. The memorandum directs agency heads regarding review, approval, and disapproval of such agreements involving federal employee unions.
● Federal funding freeze violated Impoundment Control Act ▸
On January 27, 2025, OMB directed federal agencies to freeze nearly 3 trillion dollars in congressionally-approved funding. 22 states and DC sued. Courts issued a TRO and later a preliminary injunction; GAO has since issued multiple decisions finding the withholding violated the Impoundment Control Act.
Source: CREW, Congress.gov CRS, Brennan Center
● Presidential memorandum reinstates Mexico City Policy conditions on foreign assistance ▸
The President signed a memorandum reinstating the Mexico City Policy, directing agencies to condition certain foreign assistance to non-governmental organizations on restrictions related to abortion services and advocacy. The memorandum was signed January 24, 2025 and published in the Federal Register on February 3, 2025.
● Birthright citizenship order signed ▸
On his first day back in office, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to stop issuing citizenship documents to children born to undocumented or temporary-status parents, a direct conflict with the 14th Amendment's text. Multiple lawsuits were filed within 24 hours.
Source: Washington Post, NPR, ACLU
● Schedule F reinstated stripping approximately 50000 civil servants of job protections ▸
On January 20, 2025, Trump signed an executive order reinstating Schedule F, later renamed Schedule Policy Career, reclassifying career civil servants in policy-influencing roles as at-will employees. OPM estimated roughly 50,000 positions, about 2 percent of the federal workforce, would be reclassified.
Source: White House fact sheet, NPR, Lawfare
● 1500 Jan 6 defendants pardoned ▸
Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 people convicted or charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack, including some convicted of assaulting police officers, with six additional sentence commutations.
Source: Newsweek, NBC News, ABC News
● Record-breaking pace of executive orders in first 100 days ▸
Trump signed 142 executive orders in his first 100 days, a record surpassing FDR's 99 set in 1933, including 26 on his first day alone. By March 2026, the total reached 243 executive orders, 57 memoranda, and 130 proclamations.
Source: Visual Capitalist, CBS News, Fortune
□ Legislative branch
House · Senate · Republican majority
Abdication indicators · Active but strained
● Senate Bill on Fairness and Accountability in Noncitizen Arrest and Detention Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 5560 was introduced in the Senate in the 119th Congress to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on September 24, 2026.
● Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act Referred to House Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10565, the Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 24, 2026, and addresses services related to sexual abuse for individuals held in detention.
● House Bill to Bar Federal Biometric Surveillance Without Statutory Authorization Referred to Committees ▸
H.R. 10563 would prohibit biometric surveillance by the federal government absent explicit statutory authorization and withhold certain federal public safety grants from state and local governments that conduct biometric surveillance. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
● House Bill to Prohibit Government Use of Automated License Plate Readers Referred to Committees ▸
H.R. 10606 in the 119th Congress would prohibit governmental entities from using automated license plate reader surveillance systems. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and, additionally, to the Committee on the Judiciary for provisions within each committee's jurisdiction.
● Senate Bill to Bar Federal Biometric Surveillance Without Statutory Authorization Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
A bill was introduced in the Senate to prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government absent explicit statutory authorization. It would also withhold certain federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
● Senate Bill to Amend Immigration and Nationality Act Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 5485 was introduced in the 119th Congress to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, described in its title as protecting American workers and values. The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on September 23, 2026.
● Senate Agrees to Resolution on Religious Freedom and Transparency in AI Systems ▸
S.Res. 896 expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative religious texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems. The Senate considered and agreed to the resolution without amendment and with a preamble by unanimous consent on September 23, 2026.
● Senate Bill to Expand Youth Access to Voting Referred to Rules and Administration Committee ▸
S. 5481 of the 119th Congress, a bill to expand youth access to voting and for other purposes, was introduced in the Senate. It was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration on September 23, 2026.
● Senate Bill to Designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 5490 would designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, continuing eligibility for temporary protected status for certain Ukrainian nationals. The bill was read twice in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on September 23, 2026.
● Senate Bill to Bar Immigration Enforcement Actions at Children's Playgrounds Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 5437 in the 119th Congress would prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds. The bill was read twice in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on September 17, 2026.
● Senate Bill Would Bar Immigration Enforcement Actions at Children's School Bus Stops ▸
S. 5435 was introduced in the Senate in the 119th Congress to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on September 17, 2026.
● House Bill Would Amend Natural Gas Act Judicial Review Provisions for Certificate Applications ▸
H.R. 10500 was introduced in the 119th Congress to amend the Natural Gas Act with respect to judicial review of applications for a certificate of public convenience and necessity. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and additionally to the Committee on the Judiciary for provisions within each committee's jurisdiction.
● House Bill Proposing Federal Reimbursement to States for Immigration Enforcement Deployment Costs Referred to Committees ▸
H.R. 10503 was introduced in the House to establish a federal grant program reimbursing certain states for costs incurred and damage caused by widespread deployment of federal immigration officials. The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and additionally to the Committees on Homeland Security and Ways and Means for provisions within their respective jurisdictions.
● House Bill Would Require DNI Report on AI Use in FISA Section 702 Collection ▸
H.R. 10502 would direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to Congress on the use of artificial intelligence systems to acquire, analyze, query, disseminate, or otherwise access information obtained under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
● House Resolution Providing for Consideration of Border Security and Immigration Reform Bill Referred to Rules Committee ▸
H.Res. 1560 in the 119th Congress would provide for House floor consideration of H.R. 4393, a bill to secure the border and reform the immigration laws. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Rules on September 17, 2026.
● Senate Joint Resolution Disapproving ICE Rule on Fixed Admission Periods Placed on Legislative Calendar ▸
S.J.Res. 213 in the 119th Congress would disapprove, under the Congressional Review Act, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension-of-stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The resolution was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, Calendar No. 668, on September 17, 2026.
● Senate Bill to Bar Immigration Enforcement Actions at Child Care Facilities Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 5436 was introduced in the Senate in the 119th Congress to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on September 17, 2026.
● House Resolution Finding Leon D. Black in Contempt of Congress Agreed To ▸
H.Res. 1543 in the 119th Congress recommends that the House find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The House agreed to the measure, and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table without objection.
● House Bill Targeting 'Birth Tourism' and Citizenship Integrity Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10447 was introduced in the House of Representatives to combat birth tourism and address the integrity of United States citizenship. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
● House Bill Proposing Points-Based Immigration System Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10460 was introduced in the 119th Congress to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by establishing a skills-based points system for immigrant admissions, narrowing family-sponsored immigration to spouses and minor children, and eliminating the Diversity Visa Program. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 16, 2026.
● House Bill Setting Requirements for Judicial Challenges to State Redistricting Plans Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10381 was introduced in the 119th Congress to establish certain requirements with respect to judicial actions challenging a State congressional redistricting plan. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 15, 2026.
● House Bill Would Limit States to One Congressional Redistricting Per Decade ▸
H.R. 10378 was introduced in the 119th Congress to prohibit states from carrying out more than one congressional redistricting following each decennial census and apportionment. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
● House Bill Would Exclude Noncitizens From Congressional Apportionment and Add Census Citizenship Question ▸
H.R. 10377 was introduced in the 119th Congress to exclude noncitizens from the population base used for apportioning seats in the House of Representatives, to require a revised apportionment before certain elections, and to require a citizenship question on all future decennial censuses. The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and additionally to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
● Judicial Conduct and Disability Reform Act of 2026 Referred to House Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10390, the Judicial Conduct and Disability Reform Act of 2026, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 15, 2026.
● House Bill Requiring Independent Redistricting Commissions Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10380 was introduced in the 119th Congress to require states to conduct congressional redistricting through independent commissions. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
● House Bill Proposing Skills-Based Immigration Points System Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10400 was introduced in the House in the 119th Congress to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by establishing a skills-based points system, narrowing family-sponsored immigration to spouses and minor children, and eliminating the Diversity Visa Program. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 15, 2026.
● House Bill Requiring ICE Reporting on Deaths in Custody Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10401 was introduced in the House to require the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements concerning covered deaths involving ICE custody. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
● House Resolution Recommending Contempt of Congress Finding Against Neville Singham Referred to Rules Committee ▸
H.Res. 1536 in the 119th Congress recommends that the House find Neville Singham in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Rules on September 14, 2026.
● House Resolution Introduced to Disapprove ICE Rule on Fixed Admission Periods for Student and Exchange Visas ▸
H.J.Res. 215 was introduced in the House seeking congressional disapproval, under chapter 8 of title 5, of an ICE rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and extension-of-stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
● Restoring Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Act of 2026 Referred to House Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Act of 2026, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 10, 2026.
● House bill on homeless detention facilities referred to Financial Services Committee ▸
H.R. 10231, the No Homeless Detention Centers Act, was introduced in the House of the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on September 2, 2026, and has received no further action.
● House bill would bar federal use of shock gloves in immigration enforcement ▸
H.R. 10226 was introduced in the 119th Congress to prohibit federal law enforcement officers from using shock gloves when enforcing the immigration laws. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 2, 2026.
● House Resolution Finds Hector Roos in Contempt of Congress Over Ethics Committee Subpoenas ▸
The House considered H.Res. 1505, recommending that Hector Roos be found in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Ethics. The resolution was agreed to and a motion to reconsider was laid on the table without objection.
● House bill introduced to codify Executive Order 14418 on citizenship ▸
H.R. 10211 was introduced in the 119th Congress to codify Executive Order 14418, relating to the meaning and value of American citizenship. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 1, 2026.
● House Resolution Recommends Contempt of Congress Finding Over Ethics Committee Subpoenas ▸
H.Res. 1504 in the 119th Congress recommends that the House find Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on Ethics. The House acted on the measure, with a motion to reconsider laid on the table and agreed to without objection.
● Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General, 50-49 ▸
On August 8, 2026, the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski were the only Republicans to vote against him, citing concerns including the Epstein files and the anti-weaponization fund. Bill Cassidy, whose earlier hesitation was tied to the fund's rescission, ultimately voted to confirm. All Democrats voted against.
Source: Washington Post, NPR, NBC News, Roll Call, OPB
● Senate committee to vote on holding Fauci in contempt after Fifth Amendment refusal ▸
On August 6, 2026, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-5 along party lines to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. Chairman Rand Paul ruled Biden's pardon removed criminal exposure and bypassed a full Senate vote requiring 60 votes.
Source: Washington Examiner, NPR, STAT News, Fox News, CNN, Forbes
● Senate resolution on IRS lawsuit settlement referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
A Senate resolution was introduced expressing the sense of the Senate that a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, the resulting settlement, the associated 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', and the purported grant of immunity from tax investigations to the plaintiffs should be rejected and should not serve as precedent. The resolution also states that equal protection arguments by others with similar claims should be forestalled. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on August 4, 2026.
● Senate holdouts force rescission of anti-weaponization fund then concede it may not stick ▸
Sens. Cornyn and Tillis withheld support for Todd Blanche's AG confirmation, demanding rescission of a roughly 1.8 billion dollar Anti-Weaponization Fund. Blanche issued two one-page orders meeting the demands on August 2, 2026, though a former DOJ attorney noted the rescission has no legal effect once Blanche is confirmed since he could withdraw it himself.
Source: PBS NewsHour, Washington Post, NOTUS, CNBC, Courthouse News
● Senate bill on citizenship for international adoptees referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 5191, the Citizenship for International Adoptees Act of 2026, was introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on July 30, 2026.
● Senate bill to reauthorize U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom placed on calendar ▸
S. 3984 of the 119th Congress would reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, a bipartisan federal body with members appointed by the President and congressional leaders that monitors religious freedom conditions and reports to Congress and the executive branch. The bill was reported and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, Calendar No. 505, on July 27, 2026.
● House bill on detention practices referred to Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee ▸
H.R. 9824, the Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement on July 23, 2026.
● House Bill on Employer Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Referred to Small Business Committee ▸
H.R. 9943, the Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Small Business on July 23, 2026, and has received no further action.
● Congress passes war powers resolutions on Iran then declines to make them binding ▸
Congress voted on Iran war powers at least four times in 2026. The resolutions that passed were concurrent resolutions with no legal force; the one joint resolution with binding force failed in the Senate 47-49.
Source: NPR, CNN, Al Jazeera, CNBC
● Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act referred to House Oversight Committee ▸
H.R. 9800, the Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 21, 2026.
● Judicial Integrity Act Referred to House Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 9786, titled the Judicial Integrity Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 20, 2026, and has received no further recorded action.
● House bill to authorize DHS civil rights and civil liberties office referred to subcommittee ▸
H.R. 9579, the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability on July 3, 2026.
● House Resolution on Civil Rights and Political Representation Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.Res. 1384 in the 119th Congress expresses the sense of the House that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 24, 2026.
● Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act Introduced in House ▸
H.R. 8740, the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The sponsor delivered introductory remarks on the measure, recorded in the Congressional Record at H4063.
● Both armed services committees write officer-firing disclosure into FY27 NDAA ▸
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees each adopted provisions in their FY2027 NDAA versions requiring the Secretary of Defense to give written notice within five days of removing a general or flag officer from a position of importance and responsibility.
Source: The Hill, Senate Armed Services Committee, War on the Rocks, Congressional Research Service
● Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act Received in Senate, Referred to Finance Committee ▸
H.R. 6506, the Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, passed the House in the 119th Congress and was received in the Senate on May 20, 2026. The measure was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
● House Joint Resolution Proposing Constitutional Amendment on Citizenship Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.J.Res. 172 of the 119th Congress proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution described as protecting United States citizenship. The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, with no further action recorded as of May 4, 2026.
● DHS shutdown ended after 76 days reform demands sidestepped via reconciliation ▸
The record 76-day partial DHS shutdown ended April 30, 2026, funding most of DHS but explicitly excluding ICE and CBP. Rather than negotiate the ICE reforms Democrats demanded, Republicans funded ICE/CBP separately through budget reconciliation, ultimately securing 70 billion dollars through the end of Trump's term with none of the requested reform conditions.
Source: CNN, Federal Budget IQ
● House Bill to Bar DHS Contracts for New Immigration Detention Models Referred to Subcommittee ▸
H.R. 8494 would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate new immigration detention models, including warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers. The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability on April 24, 2026.
● Surveillance Accountability Act Referred to House Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 8470, the Surveillance Accountability Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on April 23, 2026.
● Senate uses arms sale disapproval mechanism on Israel rejects both resolutions ▸
On April 15-16, 2026, the Senate voted on two joint resolutions of disapproval under the Arms Export Control Act to block arms sales to Israel; both failed. Forty of 47 Senate Democrats backed the bulldozer resolution, up from 27 votes on a comparable measure in July 2025.
Source: TIME, Politico, Mondoweiss, Congress.gov
● Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 3918, the Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026, was introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on February 25, 2026.
● House bill on Southeast Asian deportation relief referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 7608, the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on February 20, 2026, and has not received further action.
● Congress used funding leverage to demand ICE accountability after Minneapolis killings ▸
After the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Senate Democrats refused to pass DHS's annual funding bill, demanding reforms including body cameras, an end to agents wearing masks, judicial warrants, and bans on arrests at sensitive sites. DHS funding lapsed February 13, 2026, causing a partial shutdown while Congress funded every other agency.
Source: NPR, Fox News, American Prospect, CIS.org
● House bill to impose hiring freeze on ICE referred to oversight subcommittee ▸
H.R. 7392 in the 119th Congress would impose a hiring freeze on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The House bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability on February 6, 2026.
● SAVE America Act passes House stalls in Senate resurfaces as reconciliation incentive ▸
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote in federal elections. The House passed it in February 2026. It has not passed the Senate. Congress is now weighing a scaled-back version through budget reconciliation offering federal funding to states adopting the requirements.
Source: Votebeat, Washington Examiner, Center for American Progress, Bipartisan Policy Center
● House Bill to End Immigration Detention and Electronic Monitoring Referred to Border Security Subcommittee ▸
H.R. 7190 in the 119th Congress would end immigration detention and electronic monitoring and redirect the associated funding to community-based wrap-around services. The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement on January 22, 2026.
● Bipartisan spending deal averted a second full government shutdown ▸
Following the record 43-day shutdown in Oct-Nov 2025, Congress passed additional FY2026 appropriations in January 2026, funding every agency except DHS for the full fiscal year.
Source: Government Executive, Fox News, CT Mirror
● Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act Introduced in Senate, Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 3326, titled the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, was introduced in the Senate in the 119th Congress. On December 3, 2025, the bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
● Record 43-day government shutdown longest in US history ▸
The federal government shut down October 1 to November 12, 2025, after Congress failed to pass FY2026 appropriations, furloughing roughly 900,000 employees. The House-passed continuing resolution failed 14 times in the Senate before a revised bill finally passed. It was the longest full shutdown in US history.
Source: Wikipedia, RSC Chairman statement, CNN
● House Resolution on Post-9/11 Government Targeting by Faith, Race, and National Origin Referred to Committees ▸
H.Res. 741 was introduced in the House acknowledging that individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government after September 11, 2001, on account of faith, race, national origin, and immigration status, and suggesting forms of relief for those affected. The resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and additionally to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology.
● Redistricting Reform Act of 2025 Introduced and Referred to House Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 5449, the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 18, 2025.
● Youth Voting Rights Act Referred to House Administration and Judiciary Committees ▸
H.R. 4916, the Youth Voting Rights Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the Committee on House Administration and additionally to the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of provisions within each committee's jurisdiction.
● House bill on immigration enforcement body cameras referred to subcommittee ▸
H.R. 4651, the Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act, was introduced in the House in the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement on July 24, 2025.
● Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 introduced in Senate, referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 2360, the Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025, was introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on July 21, 2025.
● Senate bill on citizenship clause interpretation referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
S. 2274, the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025, was introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on July 15, 2025.
● Bipartisan pushback on emergency tariff authority ▸
Senators McConnell, Murkowski, and Paul joined Democrats on a resolution to end an emergency tariff declaration on Canada. Bipartisan bills were introduced to reassert Congress's Article I trade authority. Trump threatened a veto.
Source: Sutherland Institute, Issue One
● OBBBA passed via reconciliation bypassing normal bipartisan negotiation ▸
The House first passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act 215-214 on May 22, 2025, structured as budget reconciliation specifically to bypass the Senate filibuster and pass on party lines. It consolidated priorities from 10 Senate committees into one sweeping package, ultimately signed into law July 4 after Senate amendments.
Source: White House, Holland and Knight, AHA
● Senate bill would restrict executive immigration parole authority ▸
S. 1589, the Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025, was introduced in the Senate to limit the executive branch's discretionary authority to grant immigration parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on May 5, 2025.
● House bill on DHS Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties referred to subcommittee ▸
H.R. 2901 in the 119th Congress addresses the Department of Homeland Security's Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability on April 10, 2025.
● House Special Rule for Proxy Voting Resolution Laid on the Table ▸
H. Res. 164, a special rule providing for consideration of H. Res. 23 permitting parental remote voting by proxy, was laid on the table pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294. The underlying proxy-voting resolution therefore did not proceed to floor consideration under this rule.
● Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2025 Referred to House Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 1811, the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2025, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on March 3, 2025, and has received no further action.
● House Bill on Free Speech Protections Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 1443, the Public Safety Free Speech Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on February 18, 2025, and has received no further action.
● House Resolution Celebrating Immigrants and Opposing Discriminatory Immigration Policies Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.Res. 126 was introduced in the House of the 119th Congress, celebrating the legacy and contributions of immigrants and expressing opposition to discriminatory immigration policies. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on February 12, 2025.
● Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 Referred to House Judiciary Committee ▸
H.R. 569, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, was introduced in the House and would establish statutory criteria limiting automatic citizenship at birth based on the status of a child's parents. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 21, 2025.
● Senate holds real confirmation hearings despite recess-appointment pressure ▸
In November 2024, Trump publicly demanded Senate Republican leadership commit to recess appointments, which would let him install Cabinet officials without any confirmation hearing or vote. Despite this, the Senate went ahead with live, individual confirmation hearings beginning January 14, 2025.
Source: CBS News, Fox News, FedSoc, Axios
● House Resolution to Expunge 2021 Impeachment Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
H.Res. 25 in the 119th Congress would expunge the January 13, 2021 impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on January 9, 2025.
● House Resolution to Expunge 2019 Impeachment Referred to Judiciary Committee ▸
House Resolution 24 of the 119th Congress would expunge the December 18, 2019 impeachment of President Donald John Trump. The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 9, 2025.
● Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution Referred to House Rules Committee ▸
House Resolution 23 of the 119th Congress, titled the Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution, was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Rules on January 9, 2025. The resolution would permit designated proxy voting by members who are new parents.
● House Resolution to Rescind January 6th Select Committee Subpoenas and Contempt Referrals Referred to Committees ▸
A House resolution was introduced in the 119th Congress to rescind subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022, and to withdraw the contempt of Congress recommendations against Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Rules and the Committee on the Judiciary.
□ Judicial branch
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● Sixth Circuit Issues Decision in KalshiEX LLC v. Schuler ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a 49-page decision in KalshiEX LLC v. Matthew Schuler, et al., an appeal involving the Ohio Casino Control Commission and its members. The case is docketed under the nature of suit 'Constitutionality of State Statutes.'
● Sixth Circuit Issues Decision in KalshiEX LLC v. Orgel ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a 49-page decision in KalshiEX LLC v. William Orgel, et al., a case docketed under the nature of suit 'Constitutionality of State Statutes.' Tennessee officials, including the state Attorney General and members of the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, appeared as appellants, with KalshiEX LLC as appellee.
● Sixth Circuit Issues Decision in Welty v. Dunaway ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a 73-page decision in Welty v. Dunaway, an appeal and cross-appeal arising from a First Amendment challenge to a Tennessee criminal statute, brought against multiple state district attorneys general. The district court had previously granted partial preliminary relief, and both sides appealed.
● Third Circuit Issues Decision in Hartmann v. Chudzik ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a 45-page decision in Gregory Hartmann, et al v. Brian Chudzik, et al, a civil rights action involving Lancaster County officials and magisterial district judges. The Cato Institute and Civil Rights Corps appeared as amici supporting appellants, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania appeared as amicus supporting appellees.
● Fourth Circuit Issues Decision in Andrews v. Baltimore City Police Department ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a 50-page decision in Kerron Andrews v. Baltimore City Police Department, a civil rights action naming the department, former Commissioner Kevin Davis, and individual officers. L3Harris Technologies, Inc. participated as an intervenor.
● Ninth Circuit Issues Decision in Yukutake v. Lopez ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a 181-page decision in Todd Yukutake, et al. v. Anne E. Lopez, et al., a Second Amendment challenge to Hawaii firearm acquisition permit and inspection requirements. Numerous amici participated, including the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords Law Center, the California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Arizona Legislature.
● D.C. Circuit Issues Decision in Mahoney v. United States Capitol Police Board ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a 41-page decision in Patrick Mahoney v. United States Capitol Police Board, an appeal brought by the Capitol Police Board and its officials against appellee Patrick J. Mahoney. The case, docketed as a civil rights matter, concerns restrictions on expressive activity on U.S. Capitol grounds; the ACLU of the District of Columbia participated as amicus curiae for the appellee.
● Eighth Circuit Issues Order in Onder v. State of Missouri ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a two-page disposition in Congressman Robert Onder, et al v. State of Missouri, et al, docketed as a civil rights matter. Amici on behalf of appellees include the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, the ACLU of Missouri Foundation, and the Campaign Legal Center; Club for Growth appeared as amicus for appellants.
● Eighth Circuit Issues Order in Onder v. von Glahn ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a two-page order in Congressman Robert Onder, et al v. Richard von Glahn, et al, a civil rights appeal arising from Missouri. Amici filing in the appeal include the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, the ACLU of Missouri Foundation, and the Campaign Legal Center on behalf of appellants, and Club for Growth on behalf of appellees.
● First Circuit Issues Decision in Berkey International, LLC v. EPA ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a 23-page decision in Berkey International, LLC v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al., docketed as No. 24-1917. The appellee parties include the EPA and agency officials named in their official capacities.
● Fifth Circuit Issues Decision in Elite Precision v. ATF ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a 17-page decision in Elite Precision v. ATF, an appeal involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the U.S. Attorney General as appellees. The docket lists the nature of suit as constitutionality of statutes.
● Seventh Circuit Issues Decision in American Academy of Pediatrics v. Uthmeier ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a 52-page decision in American Academy of Pediatrics v. James Uthmeier, a civil rights appeal in which the American Academy of Pediatrics is the appellee. Numerous medical and professional associations participated as amici curiae.
● Ninth Circuit Issues Decision in Cedar Park Assembly of God v. Kuderer ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a 156-page decision in Cedar Park Assembly of God of Kirkland, Washington v. Kuderer, a challenge to the constitutionality of a Washington state statute brought by a religious organization. Numerous amici participated, including the ACLU of Washington, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Christian Legal Society.
● Ninth Circuit Issues Decision in Cedar Park Assembly of God v. Kuderer ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a 156-page decision in Cedar Park Assembly of God of Kirkland, Washington v. Kuderer, an appeal docketed as No. 23-35560 challenging the constitutionality of a Washington state statute. The case was categorized as Constitutionality of State Statutes and drew amicus participation from the ACLU of Washington, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Christian Legal Society, among others.
● Tenth Circuit Issues Decision in Black Emergency Response Team v. Drummond ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Black Emergency Response Team, et al v. Drummond, et al, an appeal arising from a constitutional challenge to an Oklahoma statute limiting instruction and discussion of race and sex in public schools and universities. The case was docketed as a civil rights matter and the decision issued September 9, 2026.
● Fifth Circuit Issues Decision in Republican National Committee v. Wetzel ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Republican National Committee v. Wetzel, a civil rights case challenging Mississippi's acceptance of absentee ballots received after Election Day. The case concerns whether federal statutes setting a uniform federal Election Day preempt the state's post-election ballot receipt window.
● Tenth Circuit Issues Decision in Black Emergency Response Team v. Drummond ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Black Emergency Response Team, et al v. Drummond, et al, docketed as a civil rights matter. The case arises from a constitutional challenge to an Oklahoma statute limiting instruction on certain race- and gender-related concepts in public educational institutions.
● Tenth Circuit Issues Decision in Black Emergency Response Team v. Braught ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision on September 9, 2026, in Black Emergency Response Team, et al v. Braught, et al, docketed as a civil rights appeal. The case arises from a constitutional challenge by student and advocacy plaintiffs to Oklahoma restrictions on instruction concerning race and gender, litigated on First Amendment and vagueness grounds against state education officials.
● Tenth Circuit Issues Decision in Civil Rights Case Doe v. Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Jane Doe 1, et al. v. Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents, et al., docketed as No. 25-2044 and classified as a civil rights matter. The appeal arises from claims brought against the governing board of a state university.
● Sixth Circuit Issues Decision in NetChoice, LLC v. Skrmetti ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in NetChoice, LLC v. Jonathan Skrmetti, a civil rights case in which a trade association challenged enforcement of a Tennessee statute regulating minors' access to online platforms. The appeal was docketed as No. 25-5660 and decided on August 28, 2026.
● Eleventh Circuit Issues Decision in Georgia Redistricting Case Pendergrass v. Secretary of State ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Coakley Pendergrass, et al v. Secretary, State of Georgia, a civil rights appeal arising from a challenge to Georgia's redistricting maps. The decision was issued on August 25, 2026.
● Eleventh Circuit Issues Decision in Georgia Redistricting Case Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity v. Secretary of State ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., et al v. Secretary, State of Georgia, a civil rights appeal arising from a challenge to Georgia's legislative and congressional district maps. The case was docketed as No. 23-13914 and the decision was issued August 25, 2026.
● Sixth Circuit issues decision in disability rights case Gordon v. City of Hamtramck ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in Russ Gordon, et al v. City of Hamtramck, MI, et al, an action brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act against a municipality and other defendants. The court entered its ruling on August 21, 2026.
● Third Circuit issues decision in immigration case Davis v. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision in Dwight Davis v. Secretary US Department of Homeland Security, et al., an immigration matter. The decision was issued on August 14, 2026.
● Fifth Circuit issues decision in La Union del Pueblo Entero v. Abbott ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in La Union del Pueblo Entero v. Abbott, a civil rights case challenging Texas election law provisions. The decision was issued August 12, 2026.
● Eighth Circuit issues decision in Dakotans for Health v. Johnson ballot-petition case ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision in Dakotans for Health, et al. v. Monae Johnson, a civil rights appeal against the South Dakota Secretary of State concerning state regulation of ballot-initiative petition activity. The decision was issued on August 11, 2026.
● Ninth Circuit issues decision in Second Amendment case Wolford v. Lopez ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in Wolford v. Lopez, an appeal arising from a constitutional challenge to Hawaii firearms carry restrictions, including limits on carry in designated locations and on private property open to the public. The case was docketed as a civil rights matter and reached the appellate court on review of preliminary injunctive relief.
● Federal judges allow Trump administration to end TPS for South Sudan and Myanmar ▸
On August 7, 2026, federal judges in Boston and Chicago rejected last-ditch challenges to DHS ending Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan (about 232 people) and Myanmar (about 4,000 people), following a June 2026 Supreme Court ruling that curtailed lower courts' ability to review DHS's TPS terminations for roughly a dozen countries, a precedent already applied to end TPS for Haiti and Syria. Judge Kennelly, a Clinton appointee, and Judge Saris both concluded that questioning DHS's termination authority would also call into question its authority to extend TPS. DHS's general counsel said only Ethiopia and Somalia TPS terminations remain blocked by courts.
Source: Reuters, Al Jazeera
● D.C. Circuit halts White House ballroom construction citing congressional control ▸
On August 7, 2026, a D.C. Circuit panel ruled 2-1 that the Trump administration cannot continue above-ground construction of a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom without congressional authorization. The panel wrote that whether a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide, not executive self-help.
Source: NPR, The Hill, Townhall, RedState, Courthouse News
● Ninth Circuit issues decision in Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans v. Mayes ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, et al. v. Kristin K. Mayes, et al., docketed as No. 22-16490 and categorized as a civil rights matter. The case concerns challenges to Arizona election administration provisions brought against state officials.
● Fourth Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Driggs v. CIA ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in Michael Driggs v. CIA, a Freedom of Information Act case. The decision was issued on August 4, 2026.
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Accuracy in Media v. Department of Defense ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision in Accuracy in Media, et al v. DOD, et al, an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerns requests for records held by the Department of Defense and related agencies.
● Fourth Circuit issues decision in Fuentes v. USCIS immigration appeal ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in Josue Fuentes v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, an appeal categorized as an immigration matter. The case involves judicial review of a federal immigration agency's determination.
● Birthright citizenship ruling becomes final after administration lets rehearing window lapse ▸
The Supreme Court's June 30, 2026 ruling in Trump v. Barbara became final after the administration's rehearing petition deadline of July 27 passed with no filing docketed. The Court has not granted rehearing in an argued case since 1965.
Source: SCOTUSblog, Newsweek, The Epoch Times, The Daily Beast, Dallas Express
● Fifth Circuit issues decision in Students Engaged in Advancing Texas v. Paxton ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Students Engaged in Advancing Texas v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, docketed as No. 25-50096. The case is classified as challenging the constitutionality of a state statute, with the Texas Attorney General named as the defending official.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in immigration case Velasquez Montillo v. Leyva ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Velasquez Montillo v. Leyva, et al, an appeal docketed as an immigration matter against named officials. The opinion was issued July 23, 2026.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in immigration appeal Cisneros v. Mullin ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Cisneros v. Mullin, et al., docketed as an immigration matter. The decision was issued on July 21, 2026.
● Fifth Circuit issues decision in immigration case Ebem v. Blanche ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Ebem v. Blanche, an appeal docketed as an immigration matter against a federal Justice Department official. The opinion was issued on July 17, 2026.
● Eleventh Circuit issues decision in Arenales-Salgado-de-Oliveira v. Director, USCIS ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision on July 15, 2026 in an immigration case brought against the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and other federal officials. The appeal sought judicial review of federal agency action on the petitioners' immigration matter.
● Third Circuit issues decision in Jackson v. Director, USCIS ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision in Samuel Jackson, et al v. Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al, an immigration matter. The decision was issued July 7, 2026.
● Eleventh Circuit issues decision in Pernell v. Florida State Board of Education ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in LeRoy Pernell, et al v. Commissioner of the Florida State Board of Education, et al, an appeal arising from a challenge to Florida restrictions on instruction in public higher education. The docketed matter is categorized under education and was issued July 7, 2026.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in voting rights appeal Colorado Montana Wyoming State Area Conference v. Smith ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Colorado Montana Wyoming State Area Conference, et al v. Smith, et al, a case docketed under the nature of suit category for voting. The opinion was released on July 6, 2026.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in voting case Colorado Montana Wyoming State v. Smith ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Colorado Montana Wyoming State, et al v. Smith, et al, docketed as case No. 24-1328. The case is categorized as a voting matter.
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Li-Chien Tsai v. USA ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision in Li-Chien Tsai v. USA, docketed as No. 25-5110. The case is categorized as arising under the Freedom of Information Act.
● SCOTUS struck down birthright citizenship order 6-3 ▸
On June 30, 2026, SCOTUS ruled 6-3 that the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's day-one executive order. Roberts wrote the majority opinion, and every lower court that had reviewed the order called it blatantly unconstitutional.
Source: NPR
● Supreme Court upholds state mail-ballot grace periods against Republican challenge ▸
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Mississippi may count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to five days after, rejecting the RNC's argument that federal law preempts state grace periods.
Source: NPR, Reason, Reuters, ABC News
● Sixth Circuit issues decision in United States v. Benson voting case ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision on June 24, 2026 in USA v. Jocelyn Benson, et al, an appeal docketed under the nature-of-suit category 'Voting.' The suit was brought by the United States against Michigan's Secretary of State and other defendants.
● Seventh Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Stevens v. ICE ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Jacqueline Stevens v. ICE, a case arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The appeal concerns a requester's suit for records held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
● Seventh Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Stevens v. ICE ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Jacqueline Stevens v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a suit brought under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerns a requester's claim to records held by the federal immigration enforcement agency.
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Simmons v. Department of State ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision in Samara Simmons v. Department of State, an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerns the State Department's handling of a request for agency records.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in immigration case Arguello v. Mullin ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Arguello v. Mullin, et al, an appeal docketed as an immigration matter. The opinion was issued June 15, 2026.
● Eighth Circuit issues decision in voting-related appeal Hane v. City of Cedar Rapids ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision in Kyle Hane v. City of Cedar Rapids, et al., an appeal docketed under the nature-of-suit category of voting. The decision was issued June 12, 2026.
● Seventh Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Stevens v. Department of Justice ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Jacqueline Stevens v. DOJ, et al., an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerns a requester's claims against the Department of Justice and related defendants over records access.
● Eleventh Circuit issues decision in Alabama NAACP voting rights appeal ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, et al. v. Secretary of State for the State of Alabama, a case docketed as a voting matter. The appeal arises from litigation between civil rights organizations and Alabama's chief election official.
● Eleventh Circuit issues decision in Alabama NAACP voting rights appeal ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, et al v. Secretary of State for the State of Alabama, docketed as No. 25-13007. The case is classified as a voting matter brought against Alabama's chief election official.
● Eleventh Circuit issues decision in Echiverri Mancilla v. Director, Texas Service Center, USCIS ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Diego Echiverri Mancilla v. Director, Texas Service Center, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an immigration matter. The decision was issued June 1, 2026.
● Eleventh Circuit issues decision in voting rights appeal Gardner v. Jessup ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Timothy Gardner, et al. v. Stephen Jessup, an appeal docketed as No. 25-12501 and classified as a voting matter. The opinion was issued May 26, 2026.
● Eleventh Circuit issues decision in voting case Quinn v. Georgia Secretary of State ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in William Quinn, et al v. Secretary of State, State of Georgia, an appeal docketed as a voting matter. The opinion was issued May 11, 2026.
● Sixth Circuit issues decision in immigration case ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in an immigration appeal docketed as No. 25-1969. The case name is unavailable in the published record.
● Sixth Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Energy and Policy Institute v. TVA ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in Energy and Policy Institute v. Tennessee Valley Authority, an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerns disclosure obligations of a federal corporate agency under FOIA.
● Sixth Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Energy and Policy Institute v. TVA ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in Energy and Policy Institute v. Tennessee Valley Authority, an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerns a requester's access to records held by the federal corporate agency.
● Fifth Circuit issues decision in Louisiana voting rights case Nairne v. Landry ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Nairne v. Landry, an appeal docketed as No. 24-30115 and classified as a voting matter. The case concerns challenges to Louisiana legislative districting under federal voting rights law.
● Fourth Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Malone v. Patent and Trademark Office ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in Josh Malone v. United States Patent & Trademark Office, an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerns a requester's suit seeking records from the federal agency.
● Seventh Circuit issues decision in Castanon Nava v. Department of Homeland Security ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Margarito Castanon Nava, et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, et al, an immigration case challenging federal immigration enforcement practices. The decision was issued May 5, 2026.
● SCOTUS let Fed Governor Lisa Cook keep her job distinguishing the Fed from Slaughter ▸
In a 5-4 ruling, with Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices, SCOTUS ruled Trump could not remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, explicitly carving the Fed out from the broader removal power just granted over agencies like the FTC in Slaughter.
Source: NPR, CS Monitor
● Fourth Circuit issues decision in voting rights appeal Della Rocca v. Lee ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in Brian Della Rocca v. Susan Lee, a case docketed as a voting matter. The opinion was issued April 27, 2026.
● Eleventh Circuit issues decision in Avullija v. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision on April 23, 2026 in Albana Avullija v. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, et al., an immigration matter. The case involves review of determinations made by federal immigration authorities.
● Seventh Circuit issues decision in voting rights appeal Count US IN v. Morales ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Count US IN, et al v. Diego Morales, et al, a case docketed under the nature of suit "Voting." The named defendant is the Indiana Secretary of State in his official capacity.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in immigration case Mukhtar v. Lambrecht ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Mukhtar v. Lambrecht, et al, an appeal categorized as an immigration matter. The decision was issued April 8, 2026.
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in Gjoci v. Department of State immigration appeal ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision in Andi Gjoci, et al v. Department of State, et al, an immigration matter docketed as No. 24-5261. The opinion was issued on April 3, 2026.
● Seventh Circuit issues decision in immigration case Muthana v. Mullin ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Mohamed Muthana, et al v. Markwayne Mullin, et al, an appeal categorized as an immigration matter. The decision was issued April 1, 2026.
● First Circuit issues decision in voting rights appeal Ocasio v. Comision Estatal de Elecciones ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a decision in Ocasio, et al v. Comision Estatal de Elecciones, et al, docketed as No. 24-1822 and classified as a voting matter. The appeal arises from claims against Puerto Rico's State Elections Commission.
● Eighth Circuit issues decision in voting rights appeal Get Loud Arkansas v. Jester ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision in Get Loud Arkansas, et al v. Cole Jester, et al, a case docketed under the nature of suit category 'Voting.' The opinion was issued on March 31, 2026.
● Seventh Circuit issues decision in immigration case Dec v. Mullin ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Danuta Dec v. Markwayne Mullin, et al, an appeal categorized as an immigration matter. The decision was issued on March 30, 2026.
● Third Circuit issues decision in voting case Forman v. Schmidt ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision in Brenda Forman v. Al Schmidt, an appeal docketed as No. 25-2013 and classified as a voting matter. The opinion was issued March 24, 2026.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in voting-related appeal Jiang v. City of Tulsa ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Jiang v. City of Tulsa, an appeal docketed as No. 25-5097 with a nature of suit listed as voting. The decision was issued on March 17, 2026.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in immigration case Colin v. Holt ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Colin v. Holt, et al, a case docketed under the nature of suit category of immigration. The decision was issued on March 17, 2026.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in immigration case Cruz-Hernandez v. Noem ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Cruz-Hernandez v. Noem, et al, an appeal docketed under the nature of suit category of immigration. The decision was issued on March 17, 2026.
● Fourth Circuit issues decision in Darling v. Director, USCIS ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision on March 13, 2026 in Michelle Darling v. Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an immigration matter. The case involves judicial review of a determination by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in voting case Rohr v. State of Utah ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Rohr, et al v. State of Utah, et al, a case docketed under the nature-of-suit category of voting. The opinion was issued on February 27, 2026.
● Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs system corrects course ▸
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose tariffs, striking down the Liberation Day and fentanyl-related tariffs. Trump then pivoted to a Section 122 Trade Act tariff, which expires in 150 days unless Congress votes to extend it.
Source: Reuters (via Tax Foundation summary), NPR, Skadden LLP, Brookings, K&L Gates
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Lenz v. IRS ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision in Patrick Lenz v. IRS, an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued on February 17, 2026.
● Fifth Circuit issues decision in Texas election law case La Union del Pueblo Entero v. Abbott ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision on February 12, 2026 in La Union del Pueblo Entero v. Abbott, an appeal in litigation challenging Texas election procedures. The case is docketed under a nature of suit classified as voting.
● Eleventh Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case Adir v. USCIS ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Sara Adir v. USCIS, Homeland Security, an immigration matter challenging determinations by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Homeland Security. The decision was issued February 2, 2026.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in voting-related appeal Vianello v. City of Prairie Village ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Vianello v. City of Prairie Village, Kansas, docketed as No. 25-3213 and classified under a voting nature of suit. The opinion was released on January 23, 2026.
● Eleventh Circuit Issues Decision in Voting Case Coalition for Good Governance v. Georgia Secretary of State ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Coalition for Good Governance, et al. v. Secretary of State for the State of Georgia, et al., docketed as No. 25-11347. The case is classified as a voting matter and involves claims against Georgia state election officials.
● Fifth Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case Sayegh de Kewayfati v. Bondi ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Sayegh de Kewayfati v. Bondi, an immigration matter naming the Attorney General as respondent. The decision was issued January 14, 2026.
● Fifth Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case Agam de Maari v. Mendoza Jaddou ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Agam de Maari v. Mendoza Jaddou, an immigration matter naming the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The opinion was issued on January 14, 2026.
● Appeals court blocked NIH funding cap that violated appropriations law ▸
On January 5, 2026, the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling that NIH's attempt to cap research overhead reimbursements at 15 percent violated appropriations language Congress had enacted, along with HHS's own regulations.
Source: UNC Research policy update
● D.C. Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case Bo Li v. Rubio ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision in Bo Li v. Marco Rubio, et al., an immigration matter brought against the Secretary of State and other federal officials. The decision was issued December 29, 2025.
● Seventh Circuit Issues Decision in Voting Case Maly v. Illinois State Board of Elections ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Rochelle Maly v. Illinois State Board of Elections, et al., a case docketed as a voting matter. The opinion was issued on December 5, 2025.
● Second Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Shapiro v. Social Security Administration ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision on November 26, 2025 in Shapiro v. United States Social Security Administration, an appeal categorized as a Freedom of Information Act matter. The case concerns a requester's claim for disclosure of agency records.
● Fifth Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Bermudez v. EOIR ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Bermudez v. Executive Office for Immigration Review, a case brought under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued on November 24, 2025.
● Eleventh Circuit Issues Decision in Ballot Access Case Cowen v. Georgia Secretary of State ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision on November 18, 2025 in Martin Cowen, et al. v. Secretary of State for the State of Georgia, a voting-rights suit challenging Georgia's petition and qualifying requirements for third-party and independent candidates seeking U.S. House ballot placement. The case reached the circuit on appeal from the federal district court.
● Tenth Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Werling v. Federal Bureau of Prisons ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Werling v. Federal Bureau of Prisons, a case arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The appeal concerns the Bureau of Prisons' handling of a request for agency records.
● Eighth Circuit Issues Decision in Voting Case Lauters v. Evnen ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision in Abigail Lauters, et al v. Robert Evnen, et al, a case docketed under the nature of suit category of voting. The named appellee is Nebraska's Secretary of State. The decision was issued November 13, 2025.
● Third Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Viola v. Department of Justice ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision in Anthony Viola v. US Department of Justice, et al., a case arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued on November 3, 2025.
● Third Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Viola v. DOJ ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision in Anthony Viola v. Department of Justice, et al., a Freedom of Information Act matter. The opinion was issued on November 3, 2025.
● Fifth Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case Torres v. Rubio ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Torres v. Rubio, an immigration matter, on October 21, 2025. The case involves judicial review of a federal executive branch immigration determination.
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Campaign for Accountability v. DOJ ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision in Campaign for Accountability v. Department of Justice, a case arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued October 17, 2025.
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Campaign for Accountability v. DOJ ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision on October 17, 2025 in Campaign for Accountability v. Department of Justice, a suit brought under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerns a requester's access to records held by the Department of Justice.
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Akerman v. MSPB ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision in Martin Akerman v. Merit Systems Protection Board, et al., a case brought under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued on October 6, 2025.
● D.C. Circuit issues decision in FOIA case Farahi v. FBI ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision in Foad Farahi v. FBI, an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued on September 30, 2025.
● SCOTUS shadow docket ruling let Trump withhold 4B in appropriated foreign aid ▸
On September 26, 2025, SCOTUS's conservative majority allowed the administration to withhold 4 billion dollars in already-appropriated foreign aid via an unsigned emergency order, overturning a lower court's ruling that funds must be spent before the fiscal year ended. The majority noted the ruling was temporary, not a final merits decision.
Source: Roll Call, Slate, NY Post, CNN
● Fourth Circuit Issues Decision in Voting Case A. Philip Randolph Institute v. North Carolina State Board of Elections ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in A. Philip Randolph Institute v. North Carolina State Board of Elections, docketed as No. 24-1512 and classified as a voting matter. The decision was issued on September 12, 2025.
● Trump-appointed judges also ruled against Alien Enemies Act use ▸
On September 2, 2025, the 5th Circuit ruled 2-1 that Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations was unlawful, with judges appointed by Bush and Biden in the majority and a Trump appointee dissenting, rejecting the argument that the president alone can determine the country is being invaded.
Source: NPR, CNN, Al Jazeera
● Ninth Circuit Issues Decision in Voting Case Palmer v. Trevino ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision on August 27, 2025 in Susan Palmer, et al v. Jose Trevino, et al, an appeal docketed as No. 23-35595. The case is categorized as a voting matter arising from a challenge to legislative district lines.
● Fifth Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case Sarabia v. Noem ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Sarabia v. Noem, an immigration matter naming the Secretary of Homeland Security as respondent. The opinion was issued on August 22, 2025.
● Tenth Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Knight v. OPM ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a six-page decision in Knight v. Office of Personnel Management, an appeal brought under the Freedom of Information Act. The Office of Personnel Management and the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration were appellees.
● Fourth Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Louise Trauma Center LLC v. USCIS ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision on August 14, 2025 in Louise Trauma Center LLC v. USCIS, a case brought under the Freedom of Information Act. The appeal concerns the requester's FOIA claims against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
● D.C. Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case State of Georgia v. DOJ ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision on August 12, 2025 in State of Georgia, et al v. Department of Justice, docketed as No. 23-5083. The case arises under the Freedom of Information Act and concerns disclosure of federal agency records.
● Fifth Circuit Issues Decision in Freedom of Information Act Case Brook v. Holzerland ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Brook v. Holzerland, a matter docketed as arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The opinion was issued on August 7, 2025.
● SCOTUS sharply limited nationwide injunctions in Trump v. CASA ▸
On June 27, 2025, SCOTUS ruled 6-3 that federal courts generally lack authority to issue universal injunctions blocking executive policies nationwide beyond the actual plaintiffs in a case. The ruling didn't address the underlying birthright citizenship order's legality, only the scope of relief courts can grant.
Source: McGuireWoods, Congress.gov CRS
● Second Circuit Issues Decision in Hadwan v. U.S. Department of State ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision in Hadwan v. United States Department of State, an immigration-related matter involving State Department action on the plaintiff's citizenship documentation. The decision was issued June 3, 2025.
● Court of International Trade struck down IEEPA tariffs as unlawful ▸
On May 28, 2025, the Court of International Trade unanimously ruled Trump's worldwide and reciprocal tariffs exceeded IEEPA's authority and permanently enjoined them. The Federal Circuit affirmed the merits ruling in August, though tariffs stayed in effect pending appeal, which the Supreme Court ultimately agreed with in February 2026.
Source: Time, Foley Hoag, Holland and Knight
● Seventh Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Libarov v. ICE ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision on May 27, 2025 in Sotir Libarov v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a suit brought under the Freedom of Information Act. The case concerned a requester's claim to records held by the federal immigration agency.
● Eleventh Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case Kanapuram v. Director, USCIS ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision on March 20, 2025 in Madhu Kanapuram, et al v. Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al, an appeal categorized as an immigration matter. The case involves judicial review of determinations made by a federal immigration agency.
● DOGE's USAID dismantling ruled likely unconstitutional then appeals court let it continue anyway ▸
On March 18, 2025, judge Theodore Chuang ruled Musk and DOGE's dismantling of USAID likely violated the Constitution, including exercising Appointments Clause authority Musk was never granted. The ruling blocked further cuts, but a federal appeals court shortly after lifted that block, clearing DOGE to resume cuts while the case continued.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera, AP
● Eighth Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case No. 23-3055 ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision in an immigration matter docketed as No. 23-3055. The published record does not identify the parties or the substance of the ruling.
● D.C. Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Human Rights Defense Center v. United States Park Police ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision in Human Rights Defense Center v. United States Park Police, a Freedom of Information Act suit seeking records from the federal agency. The opinion was issued January 24, 2025.
● D.C. Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case America First Legal Foundation v. USDA ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision on January 24, 2025 in America First Legal Foundation v. USDA, et al., a Freedom of Information Act suit against the Department of Agriculture and other federal defendants. The case concerns a requester's claim to agency records under the federal disclosure statute.
● 39 judges across the political spectrum blocked Trump actions in early term ▸
In the first months of the second Trump term, federal judges appointed by five different presidents, spanning both parties, ruled against administration actions including funding freezes and executive orders on birthright citizenship, finding they exceeded executive authority or violated statute.
Source: Reuters, AP, CBPP
● Eighth Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision in an immigration matter docketed as No. 23-3379 on December 17, 2024. The case name is not available in the published record.
● Eighth Circuit Issues Decision in Immigration Case No. 23-3520 ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision in an immigration matter docketed as No. 23-3520 on December 17, 2024. The case caption is not available in the published record.
● Tenth Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Reeder v. United States ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a decision in Reeder, et al v. United States, an appeal arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued on November 25, 2024.
● Eleventh Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Jimenez v. Department of Homeland Security ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision on October 15, 2024 in Ivan Jimenez, et al v. Department of Homeland Security, et al, a case arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The suit concerns requester access to records held by federal agencies.
● Second Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Bloomberg L.P. v. United States Postal Service ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision in Bloomberg L.P. v. United States Postal Service, a case arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The dispute concerns a news organization's request for records held by the Postal Service.
● Second Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Bloomberg L.P. v. United States Postal Service ▸
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision in Bloomberg L.P. v. United States Postal Service, a suit brought under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision was issued September 26, 2024.
● First Circuit Issues Decision in FOIA Case Mullane v. U.S. Department of Justice ▸
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a decision in Mullane v. United States Department of Justice, et al., a case arising under the Freedom of Information Act. The appeal concerned a requester's suit against federal agencies over access to government records.
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