Strict Scrutiny Are You There, God? It’s Me, the Constitution.
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Feb 9, 2026 A rapid tour of federal overreach, from DHS troop deployments and administrative subpoenas to chaotic detention practices. Election drama dominates with the Fulton County raid, DOJ voter-data requests, and talk of federal takeovers. Legal fights over redistricting and Temporary Protected Status surface. Tossed in are media shakeups, NDAs at the high court, and a grab bag of trials and cultural notes.
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Minnesota Surge Produces Legal Chaos
- The federal immigration surge in Minnesota produced massive legal backlogs and contested detention practices.
- Courts and advocates report mass habeas filings and widespread claims that DHS detains first and finds authority later.
Lawyer Said 'Hold Me In Contempt' To Sleep
- Julie Lee, a DHS lawyer detailed to the U.S. Attorney's Office, asked to be held in contempt so she could sleep.
- Her courtroom remark highlighted chaotic coordination and overwhelmed lawyers in the surge response.
BIA Changes Limit Appeals And Review
- The administration narrowed Board of Immigration Appeals access and shortened appeal windows to accelerate removals.
- Those procedural changes further limit review opportunities and compound detention harms.
