Last Friday, Judge Jia M. Cobb, who serves on the bench in D.C., handed down a ruling that essentially hit the brakes on President Trump’s expanded expedited removal policy. For years, expedited removal has been on the books as a kind of fast-track deportation system. It was limited in scope: if someone was caught within…
Righteous Judgment or Political Revenge? A Look at the Bolton Search
On Friday morning, just as most folks were pouring their first cup of coffee, FBI agents showed up at John Bolton’s Bethesda, Maryland home and his Washington, D.C. office with court-approved search warrants in hand. The early-morning raid wasn’t routine; it marked a major escalation in a long-dormant national security investigation. At the heart of…
When Justice and Redemption Cross Paths
A New York state appeals court has tossed out the nearly half-billion-dollar civil fraud judgment that had been hanging over President Trump and the Trump Organization since early 2024. Now, to be clear, the court didn’t let him completely off the hook. The judges agreed that Trump and his businesses stretched the truth when it…
Due Process on Trial: What the Kilmar Ábrego García Case Teaches Us About Justice, Borders, and Bureaucratic Overreach
In an age when headlines scream and tempers flare hotter than July asphalt, one court case is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal legal showdowns of our era. The unfolding saga of Kilmar Ábrego García isn’t just another immigration dispute, it’s a litmus test for how far our government can stretch its…
An Analysis of the SCOTUS Ruling on Third-Country Removals
On July 3, in a 7–2 decision, the Supreme Court lifted a Massachusetts court injunction that had required at least 15 days' notice and an opportunity to contest deportation to a third country. This injunction, issued by Judge Brian Murphy, was specifically designed to prevent hasty or potentially dangerous removals. The unsigned high court order…
Silencing the Red Tape: Deregulating Suppressors in the OBBBA
Tucked neatly into Section 2 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a small but powerful provision that’s turning heads across the Second Amendment community. In plain terms, it removes firearm suppressors—more commonly known as silencers—from the National Firearms Act (NFA). This means that law-abiding Americans will no longer be forced to pay a…
Due Process vs. National Security
The United States Supreme Court recently handed down a 7–2 decision extending its block on President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals. At the heart of the issue is the administration’s effort to expel individuals suspected of affiliation with violent gangs—most notably the notorious Tren de Aragua. The ruling temporarily…
Liberty, Law, and Vigilance: A Reflection on the Release of Badar Khan Suri
In a case that’s drawing both praise and sharp criticism, U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles recently ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national and a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University. Suri had been detained in March 2025 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after his student visa was suddenly revoked. The…
Wings of Diplomacy or a Trojan Horse?
When President Trump confirmed his administration’s intent to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari royal family to temporarily serve as Air Force One, it was bound to spark a lively debate. The aircraft, reportedly worth around $400 million, was initially built for Qatar’s ruler but never used. Now, it's being offered to the…
Liberty, Law, and Loyalty: The Case of Rumeysa Ozturk
On March 25, 2025, federal agents descended on Somerville, Massachusetts, and arrested Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish Ph.D. student at Tufts University. The agents, dressed in masks and black uniforms, detained her without any public warning. The reason? Her student visa had been revoked by the U.S. government, reportedly in response to a pro-Palestinian op-ed she…
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