With executive calling the shots, the judiciary is getting sidelined

• The U.S. Supreme Court has issued new rulings that restrict legal safeguards for immigrants, signaling a major shift in the interpretation of immigration law. • These decisions undermine existing protections, potentially limiting the ability of non-citizens to challenge deportation orders or seek asylum.

• A populist Democratic candidate has denied recent accusations as the deadline to replace them on the ballot approaches. • The specific nature of the allegations and the identity of the candidate remain undisclosed due to the article's paywall.

• Analysis of IRS data from tax years 2018–2023 reveals that 33.9 million interstate moves occurred across the United States. • While tax burdens, government size, and labor market freedom influence migration, housing permit rates are identified as a statistically significant driver of movement.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jakarta to begin high-level bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. • The discussions aim to strengthen the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on critical sectors including trade, defense, connectivity, and maritime security.

• House Republicans are facing a severely constrained legislative calendar after an internal party revolt forced Speaker Mike Johnson to implement an early recess for the second consecutive week. • The disruption has significantly reduced the available time for the GOP majority to advance its ambitious policy agenda during a critical election year.

• The author argues that Congress should exercise its power to overturn Supreme Court opinions by amending Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). • Proposed changes include explicitly protecting racial and racial-political-hybrid gerrymandering claims and shifting the burden of proof to state governments to justify their maps.

• Isaac Chotiner interviewed CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig to discuss the current ideological divide and political nature of the U.S. Supreme Court. • Honig argued that the Trump-appointed Justices are receiving unfair criticism regarding their judicial philosophy and recent rulings.

• Chief Justice John Roberts authored two contradictory blockbuster opinions this term regarding the presidential power to remove agency leaders. • In Trump v. Slaughter, a 6–3 majority abolished independent agencies, granting President Donald Trump the authority to fire their leaders for any reason.

• The text examines the dual role of the Supreme Court, balancing its legal duty to interpret the Constitution with the political necessity of ensuring powerful leaders abide by its rulings. • It addresses criticisms from those who believe the Court should have more aggressively constrained presidential power, questioning if forceful pushback would have been more effective.

• The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) announced that its membership has reached an all-time high, surpassing 120,000 members. • The milestone was achieved on Saturday, coinciding with the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations.

• Record-breaking rainfall in Maharashtra has resulted in 13 deaths across Mumbai, Palghar, and Raigad over the past few days. • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding regions due to the severity of the weather.