Why is Trump sending immigrant university scholars to Louisiana and Texas? Lawyers say the government is trying to gain a legal advantage as it tries to expel noncitizens over their pro-Palestinian activism. Jaclyn Diaz
Supreme Court backs Trump in controversial deportations case The order marks a win for the Trump administration, even if temporary, and it could well be a harbinger of things to come as the administration continues to clash with federal courts. Christina Gatti
How does deportation work, and how much does it cost? We break it down NPR spoke to immigration experts and lawyers and reviewed government documents to break down the steps and associated costs of the U.S. deportation process. Ximena Bustillo
Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We're exploring how Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition explores this dynamic in a new series, "The State of the First Amendment." Leila Fadel
Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement A class-action lawsuit involving thousands of current and former college athletes, known as House vs. NCAA, would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players directly. Becky Sullivan
Law professor discusses Trump-pick Amy Coney Barrett's surprising judicial record NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman about Amy Coney Barrett's term on the U.S. Supreme Court, where she has occasionally been a swing vote. Ayesha Rascoe
Washington, Oregon sue to block Trump's executive order overhauling elections The lawsuit targets a sweeping executive order that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship as a condition of registering to vote, and restricts vote-by-mail states from counting ballots postmarked by Election Day but received thereafter. Liz Brazile
Trump’s rhetoric breeds 'unprecedented' threats, federal judge in Seattle says A federal judge in Seattle is calling on President Trump and his supporters to tone down hostile language toward the courts. Amy Radil
19 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump's executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is "an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections." Jude Joffe-Block
Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player's death Freshman Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died after his first practice at the university. His parents are suing the school, also alleging staff neglected to account for his sickle cell trait during training. Chandelis Duster
