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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Armed canvassers, extrajudicial killings, and guns on the metro.

Reason · Jul 10

What Is (and Isn’t) Happening with the Border Wall in Big Bend

Government flip-flopping and semantic ambiguity have led to premature declarations of victory over Trump's attack on my home region.

Texas Observer · Jul 9

‘New terrifying levels’: 10 people fatally shot by immigration officials in Trump’s second term

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s death marks another high-profile killing by ICE officers

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

4 Ways the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Supercharged Trump's Immigration Crackdown

A look back on a year of immigration enforcement expansion funded by the OBBBA.

Reason · Jul 1

Costco, Walmart and Target to Receive Millions as Feds Rush Out $166B 'Illegal' Tariff Refunds

US retailers are set to recover billions in tariff refunds after a court ruling invalidated Trump's emergency powers. The refund programme, one of the largest in history, is underway.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Passengers stuck for hours at Orlando baggage claim after luggage delayed

As per customs rules, passengers must collect baggage before leaving the airport

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Waaree Energies shares crash 5%. Can this US ruling dent solar panel maker's image for long?

Waaree Energies shares fell nearly 5% after a US Customs ruling triggered concerns over reputational impact despite the company’s clarification. JM Financial retained its ‘Add’ rating, saying downside may remain limited, though tariff outcomes, appeals and potential spillover effects remain key factors to monitor.

The Economic Times · Jun 29

'By mistake crossed the US-Canada border': Indian man says friend detained by CBP, family members getting worried

A social media post claimed that an Indian man got detained by the CBP at the US-Canada border after he crossed the border by mistake and went towards the Canadian side. "Right now, he is in custody near the US-Canada border. We are trying to call him for so long…

The Times of India · Jun 26

Supreme Court Slams the Door on Asylum Seekers at the Border

Justice Samuel Alito compared asylum seekers who haven't made it across the border to a running back being tackled on the 1-yard line.

Reason · Jun 25

‘We should be worried’: report sheds light on ICE’s booming arsenal of hi-tech surveillance tools

Spending on government contracts with tech firms that use AI-powered tools to track immigrants has soared to record levels under Trump 2.0, report says

The Guardian - US · Jun 24