The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has already begun transforming many professional sectors, including law. In 2026, a lawsuit filed in federal court raised an unusual and somewhat ironic legal question: Can an AI chatbot effectively act as an unlicensed lawyer? The case has attracted widespread attention in legal circles because it sits at the intersection Continue reading
In January 2026, a federal court issued a decision that could significantly reshape how extraordinary ability immigrant petitions are adjudicated in the United States. The case, Mukherji v. Miller, challenges a long-standing practice used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to deny EB-1A petitions even after applicants demonstrate that they meet the regulatory criteria. For Continue reading
Episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Commissioner Stephen Schenck speaks with Amjad Mahmood Khan, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Lawyers Association USA, about the current situation facing Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminalizing-faith-the-persecution-of-ahmadiyya/id1552052001?i=1000741586857&l=fr-FR
Uber is facing criticism over its legal strategy to limit low‑income drivers and riders from suing the company, raising broader questions about access to justice and corporate accountability. The issue revolves around Uber’s use of mandatory arbitration clauses and class-action waivers in its contracts, which effectively prevent many individuals from taking disputes to court. (stanfordlawreview.org) What’s Happening In Continue reading
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a high‑profile legal battle over Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics, allowing a controversial funding restriction to take effect while related lawsuits continue. Reuters On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated lower court injunctions that had temporarily barred the Continue reading
A highly unusual federal criminal trial is now underway involving a sitting judge in Wisconsin accused of interfering with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest at her own courthouse. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is facing trial on charges that she obstructed a federal proceeding and concealed an individual to prevent arrest — allegations that Continue reading
