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Policy & Unrest Friday, September 25, 2026
Following court order, OPM replaces 'favorite EO' question for jobseekers
The Office of Personnel Management’s latest essay question for federal job applicants asks less about their personal politics and more about their ability to follow instructions.
Trump-appointed judge again holds admin in contempt over deportation
A Trump-appointed federal judge held the administration in contempt Friday for deporting a young asylum seeker to El Salvador in violation of three court orders — and ordered the government to bring him back to the U.S. Why it matters: It's the latest clash between the Trump administration and…
Border Agents Search Phones Without Warrants. This Case Asks the Supreme Court if That's Constitutional
Federal appeals courts differ on whether the Fourth Amendment protects your cellphone at the border. A Texas lawyer is asking the Supreme Court to settle it.
DC Circuit panel upholds Pentagon’s ban on Anthropic – so what comes next?
Pentagon CTO Emil Michael crowed “The hammer of justice has smashed AnthropicAI[’s] arguments.” The AI titan hinted at an appeal — but they may not be allowed one.
US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.
ICE Nashville arrests criminal illegal alien from Guatemala convicted of child rape
ICE New Orleans arrested Alberto Ramirez-Diaz, a 39-year-old criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, Sept. 1, after he was released from the Tennessee Department of Corrections following a conviction for second-degree child rape.
Trump administration can use revamped voter screening tool for now, SCOTUS rules
The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the Trump administration's expanded system to verify voters' citizenship status, handing the administration a win for now in its campaign to implement new election rules ahead of the midterms. The big picture: Voting rights groups warn the…
Federal judge blasts ICE over "inhumane" NYC detention conditions
A federal judge slammed ICE for what he called "inhumane and unconstitutional" conditions at a New York City detention center and issued a permanent injunction imposing sweeping standards on the facility. Why it matters: The ruling echoes other court decisions tied to President Trump's rapid…
‘Xi, You’re Not Welcome’: As Trump Hosts China’s Leader, Thousands Protest in Washington
Over 3,000 Tibetans, Chinese dissidents, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, and other groups joined protests during Xi’s state visit, calling for human rights and political freedom.
ICE arrests 121 during summer enforcement initiative in Texas lake community, including 2 members of the Tren de Aragua terrorist organization
The initiative began June 27 and ended on Labor Day weekend. ICE Dallas led the operation with support from various state and federal agencies.
ICE Says It Can Detain Immigrants as Long as It Wants. Will the Supreme Court Agree?
Hundreds of federal judges have ruled against the administration’s “mandatory detention” policy, but the Supreme Court may soon have the final say.
High-risk pregnancy doctors publish new standards for care under state abortion bans
As physicians continue to navigate care for patients with complex pregnancies in states with abortion bans, a group of maternal-fetal medicine specialists has developed new guidelines to help providers in those states navigate legal risks for themselves and medical challenges for their high-risk…
Meta's new motto: we care about privacy
Meta is seeking to make privacy protections a centerpiece of new products including its viral assistant Muse, marking a major shift for a company built on extensive use of customer data. Why it matters: The radical turnaround is an acknowledgment that the winner of AI's new assistant race will…
Abortion Is on the Ballot Again as Post-Roe Policies Continue To Evolve
Four states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures in November, marking the fourth time in five years that millions of Americans will weigh in on their states’ abortion rules. The measures follow the Supreme Court’s “Dobbs” decision, which upended federal abortion protections.
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