Strict Scrutiny Absentee Ballots, Asylum, and Too Many A**holes to Count
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Mar 23, 2026 They dig into a Supreme Court clash over when absentee ballots must be received to count. They debate whether stopped migrants 'arrive' in the United States for asylum law. They unpack chaotic scenes at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office and courtroom rebukes. They flag circuit splits on protest protections, administrative overreach rulings, and a heated Senate hearing over potential conflicts of interest.
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Arrive In The United States Shapes Asylum Access
- Gnome v. Al Otro Lado asks whether people turned away at ports of entry 'arrive in the United States' for asylum eligibility, a question with large immigration consequences.
- Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw note the Ninth Circuit viewed encounters with officials at the border as arrivals, while the government urges a literal inside‑the‑border approach.
Bankruptcy Disclosure Could Cost Future Lawsuits
- Keeflee in bankruptcy asks whether failing to disclose a potential civil claim should automatically bar later suit or be judged by totality of circumstances.
- Leah Litman highlights circuit splits: Fifth Circuit applies strict bar; most circuits use a totality test favored by the government.
Dramatic Court Rebuke Exposes New Jersey DOJ Chaos
- Judge Zaid Karashi publicly scolded the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office in a plea‑hearing transcript, questioning who was actually running the office after unlawful appointments.
- The transcript shows a supervisor interrupted without filing appearance, security summoned, and the judge demanding testimony from the office's leadership trio under oath.
