UN Experts Urge Iran to Halt Executions of 12 Protesters After July 27 Warning
UN human-rights experts urged Iran to quash death sentences against 12 protesters and immediately halt executions linked to protests.
Due Process
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Federal court challenge tests whether FBI employees can be punished for work on Trump investigations
Five new friend-of-the-court briefs are putting fresh focus on a lawsuit over whether former FBI employees were fired for politically sensitive investigative work.
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Uganda’s Detentions Put Due Process Under Pressure
Kizza Besigye’s reported collapse during trial has intensified concerns over Uganda’s detention of opposition figures, lawyers and critics.
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BIA tightens rules for missed immigration-court hearings
A precedential BIA ruling says judges must proceed in absentia after a properly notified respondent misses court and DHS proves removability, including in cases involving children.
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Immigration court backlog falls as mega hearings drive more no-shows
EOIR says the immigration-court backlog is falling, but larger hearing blocks, shorter notice and rising no-shows are increasing in-absentia removal orders.
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Judge’s Release Order Limits ICE Detention of Houston Witness
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was released July 29 after a federal judge barred his deportation and required notice and a hearing before any new ICE detention.
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Judge orders ICE to release witness in Houston shooting
A federal judge ordered ICE to release Houston shooting witness Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego within 48 hours, citing Fifth Amendment due-process protections.
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5th Circuit vacates “90-day” bond-hearing rule for some ICE detainees—what’s next
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – The Fifth Circuit en banc vacated a July 2 ruling requiring bond hearings within 90 days for certain ICE detainees.
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DOJ files first Alien Terrorist Removal Court petition; July 22 deadline set
DOJ filed the first “Alien Terrorist Removal Court” petition under 8 U.S.C. §1531; the judge set a July 22 deadline for a supplemental filing.
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GAO report: why immigration courts use more remote hearings and what to watch
GAO-26-108110 (July 15, 2026) finds remote immigration hearings are common, but interpretation tech limits raise access and due-process questions.
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Supreme Court limits “clear and convincing” border standard for some LPRs
In Blanche v. Lau (No. 25–429), decided June 23, the Supreme Court vacated a “clear and convincing” border rule for some returning green-card holders.
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Fourth Circuit upholds July 2, 2026 injunction on CIA/ODNI DEIA-linked terminations (Doe 1 v. ODNI)
Fourth Circuit on July 2, 2026 upheld a preliminary injunction barring CIA/ODNI from DEIA-linked terminations without CIA Reg. 4-16 reassignment and appeal steps.
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Fifth Circuit vacates 90-day immigration detention bond rule for en banc review—what it changes for due process now
The Fifth Circuit vacated a July 2, 2026 90-day bond-hearing rule for some immigration detainees after en banc review was granted July 10.
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DOT updates due-process hearings for future “unfair or deceptive” aviation rules (July 31)
DOT’s final rule (published July 1, 2026) updates hearings for future “unfair or deceptive” aviation consumer-protection proposals—effective July 31.
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Fifth Circuit orders 90-day bond hearings for prolonged ICE detention
A divided Fifth Circuit ruled July 2 that some prolonged ICE detainees must receive an individualized bond hearing within 90 days; removal cases continue.
