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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: US court

‘Soldier sui-generis’ Nikhil Gupta walked into an ambush in Prague. DoJ was always one step ahead

Gupta was arrested in Prague late last year & is now facing trial in a US court on charges of murder-for-hire relating to the assassination attempt on Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

US judge permanently blocks Trump’s use of military against immigrants

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut ruled Friday that President Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon to tamp down unrest within the city.

US court allows Trump administration to end deportation protections for another 60,000 immigrants

The order immediately ends protections for Nepalis, which expired on 5 August. Protections for Hondurans and Nicaraguans will expire on 8 September.

Setback for Trump as US court blocks Liberation Day tariffs, says US president ‘overstepped authority’

Trump administration had warned that invalidating tariffs could jeopardise fragile trade truce with China & destabilise diplomatic efforts elsewhere, but court dismissed these arguments.

A US trade court blocks Trump’s tariffs, says federal law does not allow it

Court ordered Trump administration to issue new orders reflecting permanent injunction within 10 days. The administration has filed notice of appeal & questioned authority of the court.

What’s the Dakota Access Pipeline case that has left Greenpeace facing $660 mn in damages

The lawsuit accuses Greenpeace International, Greenpeace USA, and its funding arm, Greenpeace Fund Inc, of trespass, nuisance, civil conspiracy and other offenses.

US Judges order Trump 2.0 to reinstate thousands of probationary workers fired during mass layoffs

A judge in Baltimore ruled 18 agencies violated regulations, while another San Francisco court ordered reinstatement of those fired from departments of defense & agriculture, among others.

‘Blatantly unconstitutional’: US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Trump’s executive order had directed agencies to refuse to recognise the citizenship of children born in the US, if neither parent is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Privacy advocates hail US court findings against Pegasus amid push to end cyber-espionage proliferation

US is concerned that spread of cyber-espionage tools can undermine decisive edge its intel services currently enjoy, an expert says. Threat extends from personal data to govt secrets.

US justice dept pushes to break up Google in search monopoly case. Chrome, Android in line of fire

Google was found to have monopoly over general search services in August. Judge has allowed DOJ & Google to file suggestions before end of year, with final decision likely in August 2025.

On Camera

Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.