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- 1Immigrants ask Supreme Court to block deportations to third countriesβImmigrants ask Supreme Court to leave ruling in place preventing Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries
Immigrants involved in a legal challenge have asked the US Supreme Court to keep in place a lower-court ruling that prevents the Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries. The request asks the justices to leave the current protections intact while litigation continues. The dispute forms part of a broader legal fight over the administration's immigration and removal policies.
- 2Alito withdraws from Supreme Court climate caseβAlito bows out of blockbuster Supreme Court climate case
Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major Supreme Court case dealing with climate change, according to Politico. The withdrawal leaves the justices potentially split on a dispute with far-reaching consequences for US climate policy. Reasons for the recusal were not given, and it remains unclear how the rest of the court will rule.
- 3Justice Alito Steps Aside from Supreme Court Climate CaseβJustice Alito Wonβt Participate in Supreme Court Case on Climate Change
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a pending Supreme Court case concerning climate change. The Wall Street Journal reported the decision, though no reason for his recusal has been given. His absence could affect the outcome, since the remaining eight justices may split evenly on the issue.
- 4Colombia praised for landmark restorative justice measuresβColombia landmark restorative justice steps
Colombia is being highlighted for taking landmark steps in restorative justice, a development noted by the UN human rights office. The measures are seen as part of the country's ongoing efforts to address past atrocities through reconciliation rather than pure punishment. Observers view the moves as significant for transitional justice in the region, though details of the specific steps and reactions remain limited.
- 5Court Strikes Down Trump Election Conditions on Anti-Terrorism FundingβTrump Administrationβs Election Conditions on Anti-Terrorism Funding Struck Down
A legal challenge by the Brennan Center for Justice has resulted in the Trump administration's election-related conditions on anti-terrorism funding being struck down. The ruling removes requirements that tied access to security funding to election-related demands, a move welcomed by voting rights advocates who argued the conditions improperly politicised counter-terrorism grants.
- 6Alito Recuses Himself From Supreme Court Climate CaseβAlitoβs Recusal From Climate Case: Too Little, Too Late?
Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a climate-related case before the US Supreme Court, drawing criticism that the move came too late to matter. Observers are questioning the timing of the withdrawal and what it means for the case's outcome, as well as broader concerns about conflicts of interest among justices in environmentally significant litigation.
- 7UN roundup: US migration policy, refugee funding, world forestsβWorld News in Brief: Refugee funding, US migration policy triggers βcascadeβ of rights violations, world forests report, restorative justice in Colombia
A UN news roundup highlights US migration policies triggering what officials call a cascade of human rights violations, alongside warnings over funding shortfalls for refugee programmes. The brief also covers a new global report on the state of the world's forests and progress on restorative justice efforts in Colombia as the country continues dealing with the legacy of its armed conflict.
- 8Federal Court Finds D.C. Parole System Discriminates Against Disabled PeopleβFederal Court Rules Washington, D.C. Parole and Supervised Release System Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
A federal court has ruled that Washington, D.C.'s parole and supervised release system discriminates against people with disabilities. The decision, highlighted by the ACLU of the District of Columbia, finds that the system fails to accommodate disabled people under supervision. The ruling is being celebrated by disability rights advocates as a significant accountability victory and could force reforms in how D.C. supervises people returning from incarceration.
- 9Roberts court accused of reviving Jim Crow-era policiesβJim Crow was on the ash heap of history. Then came the Roberts court.
Mother Jones argues that Jim Crow-era racial discrimination, long considered consigned to history, is being revived by decisions of the US Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts. The piece frames recent rulings on voting rights and race as dismantling civil rights protections, and it is drawing attention among readers debating the court's direction.
- 10Justice Department Charges 12 People in Election Crimes CaseβJustice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes
The US Justice Department has announced charges and guilty pleas involving 12 individuals in election crimes cases. The department did not immediately provide details beyond the announcement. The move comes amid intense public scrutiny of election integrity and enforcement, and is likely to fuel debate over how aggressively federal authorities pursue misconduct related to voting and election administration.
- 11Memes Linking Poverty and Revolution Circulate Widelyβ# meme # quote # wisdom # poverty # revolution # protest # riot # democracy # politics # freedom # people # power # huma
A quote-style meme tying poverty, wealth inequality and capitalism to calls for protest, revolution and justice is being shared across the decentralised social network Mastodon. The post uses a long run of hashtags covering democracy, freedom and power, framing economic inequality as a political and moral crisis. It has drawn modest engagement so far.
- 12Trump rolls back fuel efficiency rules; Cornell rape case reopenedβTrump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopened https://www.npr.org/2026/09/29/g-s1-
The Trump administration has moved to weaken federal fuel efficiency standards, easing emissions requirements for automakers. Separately, prosecutors have reopened a rape case involving a Cornell University fraternity, reviving a case that had previously been closed. Both stories are being reported together in NPR's morning news roundup, drawing attention to the administration's environmental deregulation and the renewed campus sexual assault investigation.
- 13Call for Proposals: Youth Environmental Justice Projects in Papua New GuineaβCFPs: Youth-Led Initiatives Advancing Environmental Justice, Responsible Business and Human Rights in Papua New Guinea
A call for proposals has been opened for youth-led initiatives in Papua New Guinea focused on environmental justice, responsible business conduct, and human rights. The programme aims to fund young people's projects addressing the impacts of business activity on communities and the environment. Organisations working with youth in the country are expected to apply for the available grants.
- 14Italy works to protect Egypt ties after Regeni verdictβItaly seeks to spare Egypt ties adverse fallout from Regeni verdict
Italy is moving to prevent diplomatic damage to its relationship with Egypt following a verdict in the case of Giulio Regeni, the Italian researcher who was tortured and killed in Cairo in 2016. Rome is seeking to keep the fallout from the ruling from straining cooperation with Cairo, balancing demands for justice with strategic and economic interests in the partnership.
- 15Sonali Kolhatkar's 'Rising Up For Justice' Airs New EpisodeβNOW PLAYING == Rising Up For Justice with Sonali Kolhatkar 9/28/26 - Rising Up for Action for Race and the Economy ft. S
A new episode of the progressive radio program 'Rising Up For Justice' hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar aired on September 28, 2026, featuring Saqib Bhatti of Action for Race and the Economy. The segment, part of the show's 'Rising Up for Action' series, discussed issues of race, economic justice and related policy debates, circulating among left-leaning and progressive audiences.
- 16Prosecutors reopen Cornell University fraternity rape caseβProsecutors are reopening a Cornell University fraternity rape case
Prosecutors are reopening a rape case involving a Cornell University fraternity, according to NPR. The decision revives a campus sexual assault case that had previously been closed, drawing renewed attention to how universities and prosecutors handle allegations against fraternities. Details about the original case, the timeline, and what prompted the reopening have not yet been made public.
- 17Naruto Live-Action Movie Reportedly Adapts Fan-Favorite Manga ArcβNARUTO Live-Action Movie Story Details Point to a Fan-Favorite Manga Arc
Story details have surfaced for the upcoming Naruto live-action movie, suggesting it will draw on one of the manga's most beloved story arcs. Fans are debating which arc it could be and whether a live-action adaptation can do the material justice, given the mixed track record of anime-to-film conversions.