Politics

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled on March 4, 2026, that federal appeals courts must use a deferential substantial-evidence standard when reviewing Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decisions on whether asylum seekers faced persecution under U.S. law. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote the opinion in Urias-Orellana v. Bondi. This decision resolves a split among appeals courts…

The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, marking a key step toward tackling America’s affordable housing shortage. On February 9, 2026, the House approved H.R. 6644 by a vote of 390-9. This bill aims to boost housing supply through reforms, deregulation, and program updates. Experts…