Legal news on August 13, 2026

1. 0118:15 UTC

   Blanche seeks to rally DOJ in first speech as attorney general

   5 outlets · first: journal-advocate.com Regulation

   Reported by journal-advocate.com, sandiegouniontribune.com, wvtm13.com, wboc.com and pilotonline.com.

   Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (5 outlets)

2. 0206:15 UTC

   Coverage recordwysu.org: “More Ohio death row inmates see delayed execution dates under DeWine”

   2 outlets · first: wysu.org Regulation

   Reports ran between 06:15 and 14:45 UTC on Aug 13.

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by wysu.org and wosu.org.

3. 0301:14 UTC

   State Department launches task force to end birth tourism

   2 outlets · first: antiguatribune.com Regulation

   Machine summary The State Department established a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, which has revoked more than 600 visas. Legal challenges to the birthright citizenship executive orders are underway.

   1. A State Department fact sheet reports that over 600 visas have already been revoked by the task force from foreign nationals around the world.
   2. The task force reviews visa holder activities globally and analyzes information held by the State Department, DHS, and other federal agencies.
   3. The announcement follows two executive orders signed by President Trump the previous week that expand categories ineligible for birthright citizenship and target birth tourism.
   4. It is already illegal to obtain a U.S. tourist visa for the primary purpose of giving birth to secure citizenship for a child.
   5. Lawyers from the ACLU have requested that a federal judge stop Trump's directives aimed at birthright citizenship, creating a constitutional legal fight.

   Reported by antiguatribune.com and ms.now.

   • US State Department
   • Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force

4. 0422:48 UTC

   Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump name and close for two years

   2 outlets · first: guyanainquirer.com Court decisions

   Machine summary Representative Joyce Beatty, a board member, and her lawyers issued a statement condemning the moves, with Beatty saying she will continue to fight for the venue. The Kennedy Center has not returned a request for comment.

   Reported by guyanainquirer.com and puertoricotribune.com.

5. 0521:15 UTC

   Duluth police explain decision to end Flock contract

   2 outlets · first: govtech.com Regulation

   Machine summary The Duluth police department explained its decision to end its contract with Flock, according to reports from echopress.com and govtech.com.

   1. Duluth police explained the decision to end the Flock contract, according to echopress.com.
   2. Duluth, Minn., police explained the decision to end the Flock contract, according to govtech.com.

   Reported by govtech.com and echopress.com.

   • Duluth Police Department

6. 0618:45 UTC

   Todd Blanche makes plea for unity at Justice Department

   1 outlet · first: us.cnn.com Regulation

   Machine summary Attorney General Todd Blanche said in his inaugural Justice Department address that he pledged impartial law enforcement, respect for the judiciary, and an end to what he called performative attacks on institutions.

   1. Blanche mentioned President Trump by name only once during the entire address.

   Reported by us.cnn.com and CNN.

   • Todd Blanche

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