morning-docket:-0209.26

Morning Docket: 02.09.26

* Fifth Circuit bucks rest of judiciary, precedent, and basic statutory interpretation to authorizing indefinite detention for anyone suspected of being in the country illegally. [One First]

* Speaking of “Fifths,” Ghislaine Maxwell heading to Congress, but not going to answer any questions. [Reuters]

* HBCU law school tells student not to use the word “Black” in “Black History Month” materials. Sorry, the law school probably prefers to be called an “H…CU.”

* The fascinating “pay it forward” story that gave us the iconic fictional lawyer. [Tedium]

* CFTC taking on prediction markets. I’ve got $20 on they won’t end up doing anything. [National Law Journal]

* Lawyers getting sick and tired of people using AI for legal advice. [Axios]

* Court blocks administration effort to halt NYC infrastructure until Penn Station is renamed after him. [Law360]