Preliminary injunction blocks Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ rules — federal officers
On July 2, a judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Philadelphia from enforcing key “ICE Out” mask and ID rules against federal officers.
Civil rights
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Supreme Court Declines Review in New York COVID Vaccine Religious-Accommodation Case
United States Religion Government and Civil Rights — June 29, 2026: Supreme Court declined review in Doe v. Hochul, leaving Title VII religious-accommodation dispute.
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DOJ sues New York over federal mask/ID rules in supremacy fight
The Justice Department sued New York over rules limiting federal officers’ mask use, requiring IDs, and restricting 287(g) cooperation. Here’s what’s next.
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DOJ sues Virginia and California in parallel Second Amendment cases
The Justice Department filed parallel July 1 lawsuits against Virginia and California, setting up new federal tests of state gun laws under the Second Amendment.
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Americans split on school prayer as new ED guidance follows Pew poll
A Pew survey (fielded April 6–12, 2026) finds more support for voluntary, student-led school religious expression than for teacher-led prayer—especially if participation is required.
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Kansas privacy case adds DOJ to Education Department enforcement
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – The Education Department is pairing with DOJ in a Kansas student privacy case, sharpening the federal stakes for schools nationwide.
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Richmond judge blocks Virginia mask-and-ID limits for federal officers
A Richmond judge issued a July 1 preliminary injunction blocking Virginia from enforcing its new mask-and-ID limits on federal officers while the case moves.
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Supreme Court blocks personal-damages claims in Rastafarian prison hair case
United States Religion Government and Civil Rights – The Court said RLUIPA does not let inmates collect money damages from individual prison officers who never consented to that liability.
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Trump religious liberty draft urges new DOJ guidance, hotlines and Johnson repeal
United States Religion Government and Civil Rights – A draft report would ask federal agencies for new religious-liberty guidance, reporting channels and a Johnson Amendment repeal. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/president-trumps-religious-liberty-commission-delivers-historic-report-draft))
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DOJ files two gun-law lawsuits
The Justice Department filed separate July 1 lawsuits against California and Virginia, challenging new firearms restrictions in both states. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/2394d5882e96b7d5980af714f1443d06))
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Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school sports
The June 30 ruling upheld Idaho and West Virginia laws and said states may keep sex-separated school teams under Title IX and the Constitution.
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Michigan wins another court fight over DOJ access to voter data
On June 24, the 6th Circuit affirmed a district court ruling blocking DOJ from Michigan’s unredacted voter file—birth dates, driver’s IDs and partial SSNs.
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DOJ says USDA “socially disadvantaged” fee waivers violate equal protection
DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel says USDA ‘socially disadvantaged’ fee waivers tied to race/sex violate equal protection—what farmers should watch next.
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Supreme Court asylum ruling clears way to revive border metering
Supreme Court in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado (June 25, 2026) clarified when asylum seekers are treated as “arrived,” shaping border metering decisions.
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D.C. Circuit narrows transgender-troop ruling, protecting current troops
A federal appeals court said the Pentagon’s transgender-service policy likely violates equal protection, but kept protection for current troops named in the case.
