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Federal Judge Orders Justice Department to Explain Position on Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit
Court demands clarity on whether DOJ will oppose president's massive damages claim over tax return disclosure.
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10 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: April 29, 2026.
Top NewsTexas Wins Right to Arrest and Deport Border Crossers as Court Overturns Injunction
Federal appeals court rules controversial 2023 state law allowing local police to detain migrants is constitutional, setting up likely Supreme Court battle.
PoliticsSupreme Court Reviews FCC's Enforcement Power in Landmark Communications Case
AT&T and Verizon challenge multimillion-dollar penalties, claiming agency violated their right to jury trial in consumer data protection case.
PoliticsSupreme Court's Secret Memos Illuminate Origins of Controversial 'Shadow Docket' Rulings
Confidential documents obtained by The New York Times reveal how justices developed their now-routine emergency orders on presidential power cases.
PoliticsSupreme Court's Secret Memos Reveal Origins of Controversial 'Shadow Docket'
Confidential documents obtained by The New York Times illuminate how justices began issuing emergency rulings on presidential power without full arguments.
PoliticsHouse Democrat Faces Prison Time in Unprecedented Test of Congressional Power
Representative LaMonica McIver battles crushing legal fees while challenging Justice Department assault case, citing legislative immunity privileges.
PoliticsSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Birthright Citizenship as Immigrant Families Express Cautious Hope
High court considers whether to limit constitutional guarantee of citizenship for children born on U.S. soil as families ponder implications for future generations.
Top NewsTrump Makes Historic Supreme Court Appearance During Birthright Citizenship Arguments
President becomes first sitting commander-in-chief to attend oral arguments, creating unprecedented scene as he faces justices he has previously criticized.
Top NewsSupreme Court Hears Historic Challenge to Birthright Citizenship Law
The justices will consider President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors.
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Supreme Court to Rule on Birthright Citizenship as Justices' Family Histories Reveal Law's Impact
As the court prepares for landmark case, justices' own family stories demonstrate how birthright citizenship has shaped who can be an American.