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🩺 We Came Here Legally. ICE Locked Us Up Anyway.

Immigrants who followed legal procedures nonetheless ended up in detention by ICE, including individuals without criminal records facing prolonged confinement. Lack of accountability for ICE has created enforcement priorities that increasingly sweep up lawful residents under broad immigration definitions, compounding trauma for children, families and communities. Civil-rights advocates say these trends reflect a fundamental shift in the enforcement towards mass detention rather than individualized review. — The New York Times

🧨 Marco Rubio Wants to Imprison You on Terror Charges for Supporting Nazi Punchers

The Trump administration has moved to designate antifa groups abroad as foreign terrorists — setting up the prosecution of their U.S. allies. Intercepts reports that the government’s move to label certain antifascist groups as terrorist organizations could criminalize U.S. activists simply for sharing political beliefs. It highlights the disproportionate focus on left-wing groups contrasted with more lenient treatment of far-right extremists. Legal and civil-rights experts warn that these designations open the door to chilling effects on free speech and activism. — The Intercept

📋 Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says

A substantial contingent from Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is planning a trip to Washington, raising concerns among U.S. lawmakers about the influence of nationalist parties abroad. The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government. Analysts warn it could deepen ties between extremist movements and mainstream political actors in both countries. — Politico Europe

📊 ICE Is Collecting More Data, Aims to Outsource Judgment to Private Contractors

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is building partnerships with private contractors to analyze massive amounts of online data and make recommendations—or even determinations—about immigration enforcement. ICE wants to build a public-private surveillance loop that transforms everyday online activity into potential evidence. The model shifts significant decision-making power from public agencies to opaque private entities, raising serious due-process and civil-liberties concerns. Oversight advocates warn this is a move toward surveillance capitalism applied to immigration control. — Truthout

🧭Supreme Court to decide legality of ‘metering’ asylum seekers at border

The Supreme Court agreed to review a controversial asylum-seeking policy under which border officers limited the number of claims they would process at ports of entry, a practice often called “metering.” The policy was rescinded but its legality is still being challenged as the court examines whether the government can delay or deny asylum seekers as they arrive. The review could reshape federal power over immigration controls at the border. — The Hill

🏳️‍⚧️ U.S. Supreme Court set to hear Idaho transgender athlete case

The court will hear a case about whether transgender women and girls can compete in women’s sports after an Idaho law banned their participation—marking a direct challenge to laws that restrict athletic inclusion based on gender identity. Attorneys say it could affect how schools and states regulate fairness, discrimination, and access to sports. The outcome may influence broader civil rights protections for transgender individuals. — The Seattle Times

⚖️ These Reagan-appointed judges have had it with Trump

A handful have lashed out against Trump in their rulings. Now, one judge has resigned from his post in order to speak out more forcefully. Veteran federal judges appointed during the Reagan era are openly criticizing the current president’s threats to the rule of law and the judiciary’s deference to his agenda, signaling deep concern within the judicial establishment about politicization of the courts. One judge even resigned so he could speak freely about how the legal system is being undermined, according to interviews and filings. The remarks highlight tensions between longstanding norms of judicial independence and recent political pressure. — Politico

🛡️ The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans

The court is wrestling with whether the president may deploy the National Guard under the federal “rebellion” standard, interpreting whether the phrase “regular forces” refers strictly to the standing military rather than civilian law enforcement. Legal experts argue that one outcome could sharply curtail presidential power to use militarized force on U.S. soil if the court adopts a narrower reading. The decision could have profound consequences for domestic deployments and the balance between civil and military authority. — Vox

🌍 Business groups ask Supreme Court to pause California climate-reporting laws in emergency appeal

Major industry groups are asking the Supreme court to freeze California’s ambitious new disclosure laws requiring thousands of companies to report greenhouse-gas emissions and climate-risk information, alleging the requirements amount to compelled speech and exceed state regulatory power. The state defends the laws as essential transparency measures to address climate change, while companies warn of serious legal and financial burdens. The appeal signals a wider battle over state-mandated corporate climate reporting and First Amendment claims. — Seattle Times

💥 Calls to Action:

We are starting to see some Epstein files released but let’s be clear we need Congress to mandate a full disclosure of all the Epstein files. Can you join us to advocate for protecting children and not predators:

Click here to Tell Congress: Release the Epstein Files Now
Click here send a letter to Congress: Release the Epstein Files! Force a vote on the bipartisan discharge petition in the U.S. House now.
Call your House member at (202) 224-3121
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  Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY/ZIP].
  I’m calling to urge the Representative to support full transparency and vote YES on releasing the complete Jeffrey Epstein files. Survivors and the public deserve the truth. For decades, Epstein’s network of abuse was protected by secrecy, lenient deals, and systemic failures in law enforcement. The only way to restore trust is through full disclosure—without redactions, delays, or political interference.
  This is not a partisan issue. It’s a matter of justice, accountability, and protecting children from predators. I’m asking the Representative to stand with survivors, not with anyone trying to hide the truth.
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