First Circuit Keeps $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement Blocked for Now
A First Circuit panel refused to reinstate a $100,000 payment requirement for certain new H-1B petitions while the Trump administration appeals.
Federal Courts
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States Sue Over FEMA Grant Conditions Tied to Elections and Immigration
A multistate coalition sued in Rhode Island over FEMA and DHS grant conditions linking emergency funding to election rules, immigration enforcement and agency priorities.
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DOJ Seeks to Revoke Citizenship in 10 Naturalization Cases
DOJ filed 10 civil denaturalization cases in nine federal districts. Citizenship is not revoked unless a federal court rules for the government.
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Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for Fulton election-worker data tied to Union City
A federal judge rejected a Justice Department subpoena for personal data on Fulton County 2020 election workers, a ruling tied to the county’s Union City elections hub.
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Judge Temporarily Pauses USCIS Work-Permit Restrictions for Asylum Seekers and TPS Holders
A Massachusetts federal judge temporarily paused four USCIS actions affecting some asylum seekers and TPS holders, while leaving the $100 annual fee in place.
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Appeals Court Leaves Trump Mail-Voting Order Blocked in 23 States
The First Circuit left key Trump mail-voting and citizenship-list provisions blocked in 23 states and Washington, D.C., as the 2026 election case continues.
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States Sue to Block DHS/FEMA Grant Conditions Tied to Election Administration
More than 24 states sued over HSGP conditions tied to paper ballots, a 5% post-election manual audit, and SAVE citizenship checks—threatening a 20% holdback.
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DOJ: Man pleads guilty after damaging Chabad-Lubavitch HQ entrance
DOJ says Dan Sohail pleaded guilty May 13, 2026, after ramming the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters entrance in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
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Judges allow Tennessee’s new Memphis map for Aug. 6 primary—what changes next
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – Judges denied a pause of Tennessee’s Memphis map for the Aug. 6 primary; the lawsuit continues.
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Supreme Court denial of a stay of removal in Okky Ficrada Jaya’s case
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied Okky Ficrada Jaya’s stay of removal on July 9, 2026 (No. 26A31). What that means for detainees.
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U.S. Supreme Court denies Dennis Sochor’s stay and cert, clearing Florida execution
United States: July 14—U.S. Supreme Court denied Dennis Sochor’s stay request and cert petition, removing the federal stop for Florida’s execution.
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DOJ sues Maryland over Community Trust Act: allegations and what’s next
DOJ filed a July 9, 2026 federal lawsuit against Maryland over its Community Trust Act, alleging limits on ICE detainers and information-sharing. What to watch in court.
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Philadelphia mosque arson: DOJ federal charges and religious-property protections
DOJ says Vincent Lang faces up to 20 years for the alleged July 5 arson at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center—plus what §247 adds.
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Keystone Pipeline CWA settlement proposed: $26,867,789 penalty + $40M work
DOJ and EPA filed a proposed Clean Water Act consent decree over a Dec. 7, 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas. Comments run July 15–Aug. 14.
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July 14, 2026 D.C. Circuit vacates USPS voting case; PRC is first forum
D.C. Circuit vacated a district court ruling in State of New York v. Trump on July 14. Some USPS mail-service election challenges must start at the PRC.
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DOJ Arrests San José State Grad in ‘False Information and Hoaxes’ Case
DOJ says it arrested San José State grad Ziheng “Tony” Fang over alleged bathroom hoax threats tied to campus email/text alerts. What’s next in court?
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FEMA HSGP election-security holdback: SAVE checks and 2026 midterm stakes
FEMA’s FY 2026 HSGP notice links a 20% holdback to SAVE-based citizenship checks for voters and election workers—and cites a June 22 court carve-out.
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Federal court ends Edna Mahan consent decree oversight—what changes
The D.N.J. terminated the 2021 Edna Mahan Correctional Facility consent decree on file July 15, 2026—DOJ announced the end July 16. Here’s what shifts.
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DHS public charge rule takes effect Sept. 18, 2026—what green cards change
DHS published a new public charge final rule July 20, 2026, replacing the 2022 framework—effective Sept. 18, 2026 for green-card cases.
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Eleventh Circuit Leaves Injunction Blocking Florida “Stop W.O.K.E.” Classroom Limits
On July 7, 2026, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction. Florida public universities must keep the enjoined “training/instruction” limits blocked while the case continues.
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Mullin Warns CA, NJ, NV, PA: Probes or Funding Threats Over Noncitizen Rolls
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin warned election officials in CA, NJ, NV and PA they could face probes or funding cuts over noncitizen-voter claims.
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DOJ backs Sayreville mosque zoning challenge under RLUIPA “Equal Terms”
On July 13, 2026, DOJ backed a Sayreville mosque zoning lawsuit, arguing the borough’s code fails RLUIPA “Equal Terms” at the permit stage.