CiVL News: Apr 2, 2026, 1:04 PM PDT -- DOJ Drops 23,000 Cases as Birthright Challenge Reaches Supreme Court

Here's your latest episode from the Reason Magazine CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com. This episode examines how the Trump administration's priorities are reshaping federal agencies and the Supreme Court's stance on key issues. It also covers international relations and a few lighter stories. • The DOJ closed over 23,000 criminal cases in six months to prioritize immigration enforcement. • ProPublica found a 45% increase in dropped drug cases and a 93% increase in dropped national security cases. • The DOJ prosecuted 32,000 new immigration cases, almost triple Biden's numbers. • The Supreme Court heard arguments on Trump's birthright citizenship order, with three justices raising objections. • Justice Gorsuch questioned the absence of "domicile" in 14th Amendment debates. • SCOTUS struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for talk therapy in an 8-1 decision. • Trump delivered a prime-time address threatening Iran's civilian infrastructure and nuclear program. • A Palm Beach County detective was disciplined for "passing gas in Deputy Joshua Mohammed's face." • A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Nestle over "100% real chocolate" labeling. Join CiVL and be part of building the future you want to live in. Be an early adopter. We're just getting started. Human respect, a core tenet of CiVL's vision, recognizes that the path to a flourishing civilization does not lie in more efficient forms of coercion, but in the widespread adoption of human respect as a primary value. By moving away from the "Conflict Machine" and toward a culture of voluntary cooperation, we align ourselves with the natural requirements for human well-being. We built CiVL News out of our passion for free and open access to information. Follow the topics you care about, and don't be subjected to algos! You're invited to build a hub with us for ideas that upgrade civilizations.