Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing.
“Justice Department Says the Trump Administration Plans to Re-Deport Abrego Garcia; The assertion raised questions about how seriously the administration takes the criminal charges filed against the migrant; A White House official reiterated support for prosecuting him in America”: Alan Feuer of The New York Times has this report.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects bid to reconsider congressional maps before the 2026 midterms”: Lawrence Andrea of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.
“What the Supreme Court Does in the Shadows”: NPR has posted online this new episode of its “Throughline” podcast.
“Senate Panel Advances Trump’s First Appeals Court Nominee”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report.
“The Archaic Sex-Discrimination Case the Supreme Court Is Reviving: In Skrmetti, the Court turned to a decades-old decision once thought to be consigned to history.” Law professor Leah Litman has this essay online at The Atlantic.
First Draft To Final: How To Use AI To Accelerate Legal Drafting Workflows
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“The Federalist Society isn’t going anywhere; Even as Donald Trump has fumed at the conservative legal group, it remains the most influential player in Republican judicial nominations”: Hailey Fuchs and Daniel Barnes of Politico have this report.