US Federal

National Space Council Policy Listening Sessions Notice

The White House National Space Council is hosting virtual listening sessions to gather public input on novel space activities and regulatory approaches. The sessions aim to inform the development of a new framework for authorizing and supervising commercial space activities.

NIFA Notice on Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Information Collection

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has issued a notice announcing its intention to extend and revise the previously approved information collection for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). A comment period is open until March 23, 2026.

NIFA Notice on Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Information Collection

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has issued a notice announcing its intention to request an extension and revision of the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) information collection. This action is a request for comments on proposed updates to align with current requirements and policies.

NIFA Notice on Information Collection Activities

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has issued a notice announcing its intention to extend and revise the 'NIFA Proposal Review Process' information collection. This action includes updating the reviewer questionnaire and conflict of interest forms to be available on NIFA's Peer Review System.

NIFA Notice on Information Collection Activities

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has issued a notice requesting comments on its intention to extend and revise the 'NIFA Application Kit' information collection. Key proposed changes include adding a 'Disclosure of Foreign Relationships' form and new general support templates, alongside minor revisions to existing forms and the retirement of the 'NIFA Entry/Exit Fellowship Form'.

NIFA Notice on Extending Organizational Information Collection

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has issued a notice announcing its intention to extend and revise the 'Organizational Information' collection. This notice is a request for comments on the proposed changes, which aim to update the form to reflect current statutory and regulatory requirements.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum Appeal Denied and Remanded

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed Mohamed Irshan Mohamed Sufiyan's asylum appeal. The court granted the petition in part, remanding the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine Sufiyan's eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal, absent the material support bar. The petition for review of the Convention Against Torture claim was denied.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, finding that New York City Police Officers were entitled to qualified immunity on a false arrest claim. The court held that arguable probable cause existed to arrest the plaintiff, Guo Hua Jin, for assault.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for Detective Michael Friedman in Sacaza v. City of New York. The court found that arguable probable cause existed for the arrest and charges, entitling the detective to qualified immunity on federal claims. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its prior judgment and remanded a case involving GEICO's denial of no-fault insurance benefits. The court's decision was based on a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals regarding the interpretation of a specific eligibility regulation concerning professional misconduct.