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Court Blocks Most of Texas SB4 as Immigration Law Nears Activation
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Texas Supreme Court Narrows Abbott’s Bid to Oust Wu Over Redistricting Quorum
The Texas Supreme Court rejected Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to remove Rep. Gene Wu for his role in a quorum-break over a mid-decade redistricting map, ruling the Legislature could restore a quorum without court intervention and leaving the door open to future judicial involvement only if internal remedies fail.
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Judge questions standing in Trump’s $10B IRS lawsuit
A federal judge signaled potential trouble for Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns, ordering briefing and a May 27 hearing to decide whether a sitting president can sue the government he oversees, given concerns the case may not meet the Constitution’s case-or-controversy requirement and the unitary-executive theory; Trump, his sons, and a family company are plaintiffs, with the parties facing questions about adverseness and authority.
5th Circuit lifts injunction, allowing Texas SB4 to take effect
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the injunction blocking Texas SB4, a 2023 immigration law that lets state police arrest people suspected of illegally entering the country, after ruling the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue; the ruling does not address the law’s merits, and it’s unclear when enforcement would begin. Texas officials celebrate the decision as a win for public safety, while opponents warn it could worsen profiling and conflict with federal immigration authority.
Sentebale sues Prince Harry for defamation in UK High Court
Sentebale has filed a High Court defamation suit against Prince Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer, alleging a coordinated adverse media campaign since March 2025 disrupted operations and harmed the charity’s reputation; Harry denies the allegations. The action follows governance tensions that led the founders to step down as patrons, with the Charity Commission later saying governance was weak but finding no bullying.
Charlotte murder case paused as defendant deemed unfit to stand trial
DeCarlos Brown Jr., charged in the August light-rail stabbing that killed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, has been found incapable to proceed in state court after a capacity evaluation, delaying the Rule 24 hearing on possible death-penalty proceedings; he remains in federal custody as a second federal psychiatric exam is ordered, with prosecutors considering a six-month pause.
Bad Bunny Pushes for $465K in Fees After Copyright Win
Bad Bunny is asking a court to order emPawa Africa to pay about $465,612 in attorney’s fees after he prevailed in a copyright dispute over the Un Verano Sin Ti track Enseñame a Bailar; the Nigerian producer Dera’s suit was dismissed for missed deadlines, and emPawa Africa was dropped as a plaintiff. His lawyers argue the case was meritless and that the sample was obtained with permission from Lakizo Entertainment, noting the plaintiff’s strategy to extract a settlement. The motion also suggests the co-plaintiff was not primarily responsible for prosecuting the case.
Jury Rules Musk Misled Twitter Investors in 2022 Buyout
A San Francisco jury found Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors during the $44 billion 2022 takeover, ruling that his May 13 and May 17 tweets about bot counts were false or misleading. The verdict did not find a broader fraud scheme, but damages per share and per stock option for the May 13–Oct 3, 2022 period could total over $2.6 billion, with Musk planning to appeal.
Georgia Father Convicted for Enabling Apalachee High School Shooting
A Georgia jury convicted Colin Gray of second-degree murder and two counts of involuntary manslaughter for enabling his 14-year-old son Colt Gray to carry out the Apalachee High School attack, which killed two students and two teachers. Colt Gray faces 55 counts in a separate trial. The verdict came after brief deliberations and could lead to a life prison sentence for Colin Gray, with sentencing to be scheduled later.
Brazil Supreme Court convicts five in Marielle Franco murder, hands decades-long sentences
Brazil’s Supreme Court unanimously convicted five men of plotting the 2018 assassination of activist-turned-politician Marielle Franco and her driver, delivering multi-decade prison terms to the Brazao brothers and other co-defendants, and linking the crime to efforts to shield illegal land grabs and political power; two former police officers were among those sentenced, while two previously convicted defendants (Lessa and Queiroz) had also received lengthy terms, highlighting Brazil’s ongoing struggle with impunity and political violence, according to prosecutors and Amnesty International.
Third Circuit sends Khalil deportation case to immigration court, hinting at potential re-detention
A three-judge panel of the 3rd Circuit ruled that Mahmoud Khalil must pursue his challenge to deportation in immigration court rather than federal court, potentially delaying relief and leaving room for re-detention. Khalil, a legal permanent resident and recent Columbia graduate, has been detained in Louisiana since March as the Trump administration pressed removal on multiple grounds. The ruling narrows review avenues, with Khalil exploring further options such as an en banc review, while the administration touts the decision as vindicating its detention authority.