News & Updates

Recent rulings, law changes, and rights news — explained clearly.

• 2026-06-16 Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana's Congressional Map in Louisiana v. Callais On April 29, 2026, a divided Supreme Court held that race improperly predominated when Louisiana drew a second majority-Black congressional district — striking the map down and deepening the conflict between the Voting Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause.
• 2026-06-13 The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether 'Geofence' Warrants Violate Your Privacy In Chatrie v. United States, the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether a 'geofence' warrant — which sweeps up everyone whose phone was near a location at a given time — is a Fourth Amendment search. No decision has been issued yet.
• 2026-06-11 House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights The U.S. House passed the Protect America's Workforce Act, 231–195, to repeal an executive order that stripped collective-bargaining rights from many federal workers. The bill now heads to the Senate.
• 2026-06-09 A First-Ever Federal Heat Rule for Workers Moves Toward the Finish Line OSHA's proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention rule would be the first nationwide federal standard requiring employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers from extreme heat. It is still a proposed rule — not yet final.
• 2026-06-05 The Supreme Court Is Weighing the Future of Birthright Citizenship In Trump v. Barbara, the Supreme Court is deciding whether an executive order can end automatic citizenship for some people born in the U.S. A decision is expected before early July 2026.
• 2026-02-03 Congress Passes the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 On February 3, 2026, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148) was signed into law, funding five major parts of the federal government for the fiscal year.