The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a contentious policy backed by President Donald Trump that seeks to limit birthright citizenship, prompting strong objections from South Asian advocacy organizations that warn of widespread legal and social consequences. In an amicus brief submitted to the court, a coalition led by the South Asian American Justice Collaborative argued that the proposed restrictions could leave thousands of children born in the United States effectively stateless, creating long

WASHINGTON — The National Capital Planning Commission approved plans for a new White House ballroom on Thursday, April 2, 2026, moving forward with a major expansion proposal despite an ongoing legal dispute that could delay construction. The decision came just days after a federal judge ordered a temporary halt to certain construction activities unless Congress grants authorization for the project. According to commission officials, the approval process continued because the ruling

A once-thriving retail hub in Santa Clara, California, is rapidly emptying as redevelopment plans move forward, prompting legal action from displaced business owners who allege unfair treatment by the property’s former landlord. Two tenants from the Homestead Shopping Center — Tous les Jours bakery and Fuheng Herbs — have filed separate lawsuits against former property owner David Bider and Cypress Investments, claiming they were misled and pressured into leaving prior to the si