Explainer

The Trump administration is the first to use the 30-year-old specialty court to try to deport an immigrant it says has ties to terrorist activity. 

State and local officials’ responsibility to aid in federal immigration enforcement is largely a matter of state and local law, despite the administration’s claims to the contrary.

Thirty-eight states use elections as part of their system for choosing high court judges.

For too long, this law has allowed the government to evade privacy protections and spy on Americans. Reform is overdue.

Armed federal agents have absolutely no business near election sites. 

While both are serious threats, they are distinct problems that require distinct solutions — and neither justifies a federal takeover of elections.

Which cases the justices choose to hear has a major impact on Americans’ lives.

Lackluster laws and barriers to enforcement clear many paths for the wealthy to get money to the president.

The risks to soldiers and civilians are mounting as the Pentagon races to adopt the latest commercial advances in artificial intelligence.

Americans should feel safe to vote free from intimidation by the presence of the military or federal agents.