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2026

3 November 2026United States

Soil vs Status: The Supreme Court Settles Who Is Born American

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. We examine what it means to be subject to US jurisdiction, and what happens to citizenship if that definition shifts.

21 October 2026United States

Definition vs Discretion: New York Leads the Fight Over America's Vanishing "Public Charge" Test

New York City, other cities and 22 states are suing over a US rule that deletes the regulatory definition of public charge. Can a legal test protect anyone once its meaning has gone?

18 March 2026United States

When Can a President Strip Legal Protection? The Supreme Court Is About to Decide

The Supreme Court has fast-tracked two of the most consequential immigration cases of the Trump era. At stake: whether the administration can lawfully revoke Temporary Protected Status.

2025

9 December 2025United States

Should Netflix Be Allowed to Buy Warner Bros? Why This Merger Is Making Antitrust Lawyers Nervous

Here's a scenario that should be straightforward: two major competitors want to merge. The law says deals like this 'raise a presumption of illegality'. Regulators are supposed to challenge them. Case closed, right?