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Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Bernalillo County
Supreme Court Removes Evidence Standard for Green Card Reentry Denials
The Supreme Court sided with the federal government in a case involving Muk Choi Lau, a Chinese permanent resident charged with trademark counterfeiting. The decision eliminates a judicial requirement that immigration officers have strong evidence of criminal conduct before denying reentry to green card holders.
Senate approves war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority over Iran
The Senate voted to direct President Trump to remove U.S. forces from Iran operations, marking the first time Congress has successfully passed a war powers resolution under the measure's 1973 framework.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Supreme Court Rules Government Must Prove Dangerousness in Gun Seizure Case
The Supreme Court determined the government failed to establish that Ali Hemani posed a danger when it charged him with illegal firearm possession tied to marijuana use. The decision requires prosecutors to prove their stated justification for disarmament applies to the specific person they are prosecuting.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Preempts State Lawsuits Over Roundup Labeling
The Supreme Court sided with Monsanto in a dispute over who controls pesticide warning labels, ruling that federal law prevents states from requiring additional cautions beyond those approved by the EPA.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Supreme Court Sides With Marijuana User in Gun Possession Case, Leaves Questions Unanswered
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ali Hemani, who was prosecuted for possessing a firearm while using marijuana. The decision invalidated his conviction under a federal statute that bans gun ownership by "unlawful users" of controlled substances, but the Court's reasoning may leave prosecutors and judges uncertain about future cases.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Senate Approves Measure Calling for End to Iran Conflict
The Senate passed a House-approved measure Wednesday calling for an end to military operations against Iran, marking rare congressional action as the two countries engage in preliminary talks.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Supreme Court Immigration Rulings Set to Reshape U.S. Asylum Framework
Recent Supreme Court rulings on immigration will reshape how the U.S. handles asylum cases and border enforcement. Policy analysts point to significant changes in eligibility and processing timelines ahead.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
U.S. Lifts Iran Oil Sanctions; Trump Touts Economy in Pennsylvania; Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas
The Biden administration removed oil sanctions targeting Iran as former President Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania. A federal judge blocked the Department of Justice from pursuing subpoenas against Minnesota officials.
Saturday, July 11, 2026