# Daily Digest — 2026-09-02

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| **Digest date** | 2026-09-02 |
| **Data date range** | 2026-09-02 to 2026-09-02 |
| **Generated at** | 2026-09-03T04:41:54Z (UTC) |
| **Pipeline version** | f69ec3f |
| **Inference** | model layers ran — cli/haiku, opus |
| **Source watermarks** | CREC: 2026-09-02T13:04:55Z · BILLS: 2026-09-03T02:59:59Z · FR: 2026-09-02T05:01:32Z · USCOURTS: 2026-09-03T03:24:51Z · PLAW: 2026-09-02T16:21:50Z |

[Full observed listing for this day](day/2026-09-02.html) — every item our collectors observed for this publication day, mechanical rules applied, frozen at end of day. This digest is the canonical record.

All items below cite the govinfo package (and granule, where applicable) they
summarize. Selection is mechanical; each item states the rule that included
it. See the Coverage Statement at the end for a full accounting of what was
published, what was summarized, and what was excluded and why.

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## Contents

- [Day in Review](#day-in-review)
- [1. Congressional Floor Activity](#1-congressional-floor-activity)
- [2. Legislation](#2-legislation)
- [3. Federal Register](#3-federal-register)
- [4. Enacted Laws](#4-enacted-laws)
- [5. Judicial Activity](#5-judicial-activity)
- [6. Agency Announcements](#6-agency-announcements)
- [7. Recorded Votes](#7-recorded-votes)
- [8. Bill Actions](#8-bill-actions)
- [9. Presidential Actions](#9-presidential-actions)
- [Terms Used Today](#terms-used-today)
- [Coverage Statement](#coverage-statement)
- [Methodology](#methodology)

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## Day in Review

The digest carries 88 House and 5 Senate entries from the Congressional Record, along with 35 Extensions of Remarks and 6 Daily Digest items. The House agreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, by 370-48, continuing agency funding at fiscal year 2026 rates through December 11, 2026; that bill is also the day's one enrolled measure. H. Res. 1499 was adopted 210-208, H.R. 9436 extending North Atlantic right whale regulations passed 219-196, and H. Res. 1498, censuring Representative Chuck Edwards, was adopted 413-2. Twenty-seven House bills were introduced and eight reported.

From the Federal Register the digest carries 75 notices, four rules, four proposed rules and two presidential documents: Executive Order 14422 directing the renaming of Lake Ontario as Lake America, and a one-year continuation of the national emergency concerning foreign interference in elections. The rules set three Coast Guard safety zones and stay a Department of Energy compliance date for federal building energy provisions. The digest also carries 197 agency press releases.

Judicial items number 96 appellate, 716 district and 8 bankruptcy opinions. The D.C. Circuit held that Article III district courts lack jurisdiction to vacate court-martial judgments, and upheld a medical-device repair exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The Eleventh Circuit held that False Claims Act qui tam relators are not officers of the United States; the Tenth Circuit reversed a ruling that airline customer service agents fell outside the Federal Arbitration Act's transportation-worker exemption.

*Composed from the summarized items below and the day's mechanical
counts; all specifics are cited in their sections.*

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## 1. Congressional Floor Activity

Source: Congressional Record (CREC), issue observed 2026-09-02, covering proceedings of 2026-09-01. Published by govinfo 2026-09-02T13:04:55Z; observed by our collector 2026-09-02T13:15:33Z. Total issue size: 134 granule(s).

### 1.1 Senate

No Senate floor items met the selection thresholds. 5 floor granule(s) are accounted for in the Coverage Statement.

### 1.2 House of Representatives

Tags: legislative · model keys: appropriations · immigration detention · whale protection

*In plain terms: Eight items include procedural measures, continuing appropriations, a censure of Representative Edwards and an anti-socialism resolution, whale protection extension to 2035, and addresses on immigration detention and federal debt.*

- **Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1501, Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 9…** — House Resolution 1499 provides the procedural framework for considering four bills and one resolution: H.R. 1501 to amend the FAST Act regarding mineral production, H.R. 9436 to extend North Atlantic right whale regulations through 2035, H. Res. 1490 on socialism, and H.R. 4795 regarding educational institutions and boycotts of Israel. The resolution waives points of order, adopts amendments as substitutes, provides one hour of debate for each measure equally divided between majority and minority, and allows one motion to recommit on certain bills.
  - *In plain terms:* House Resolution 1499 sets up procedures for debating four bills and one resolution about mineral production, whale protections, socialism, and Israel boycotts, allowing one hour of debate on each measure.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (86,623 characters) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5368](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5368)
- **Agoa Extension Act** — The Senate amendments to H.R. 6500 replace the bill's original text with the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, providing continuing appropriations for federal agencies and departments through December 11, 2026, at fiscal year 2026 rates. The measure includes divisions for continuing appropriations, authorizing extensions, surface transportation extension, and Department of Veterans Affairs extenders, with restrictions on Department of Defense use of appropriations for new production or initiation of new projects.
  - *In plain terms:* The Senate replaced H.R. 6500's text with the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, keeping federal funding at fiscal year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026, with limits on new Defense spending.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (94,082 characters) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5377-2](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5377-2)
- **Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1501, Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 9…** — The House conducted votes on House Resolution 1499, the rules resolution for considering four measures. The vote to order the previous question passed 212-205, and the resolution itself passed 210-208.
  - *In plain terms:* The House voted 212-205 to move forward with House Resolution 1499 and then passed it 210-208 to establish procedures for debate on four bills and one resolution.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (15,037 characters) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5387-3](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5387-3)
- **In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Chuck Edwards** — The House debated H. Res. 1498 to censure Representative Chuck Edwards based on a Committee on Ethics finding that his conduct toward female staffers created a hostile work environment. The committee found Edwards did not engage in sexual activity, explicit propositions, or quid pro quo harassment, but determined his behavior including gift-giving, comments about appearance, and invitations to private social events was inappropriate and created an abusive work environment. Edwards expressed regret and apologized but disputed the sexual harassment conclusion.
  - *In plain terms:* The House debated a resolution to censure Representative Chuck Edwards after an ethics committee found his conduct toward female staffers—including gift-giving and invitations to private events—created a hostile work environment.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (31,152 characters) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5389-2](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5389-2)
- **Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026** — H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026, extends regulations concerning North Atlantic right whale protections under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act from 2028 to 2035 for lobster and Jonah crab fisheries. The measure provides continued statutory coverage through the extended deadline while allowing additional time for research and development of conservation measures.
  - *In plain terms:* H.R. 9436 extends marine mammal protections for North Atlantic right whales in lobster and Jonah crab fisheries through 2035 to allow more time for developing conservation measures.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (54,477 characters) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5395](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5395)
- **Providing for the Condemnation and Denouncement of Socialism in All Its Forms, and for Other Purposes** — House Resolution 1490 condemns socialism in all its forms and the Democratic Socialists of America, reaffirms support for free, fair, and secure elections, and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act to establish citizenship verification and voter identification requirements for voter registration.
  - *In plain terms:* House Resolution 1490 condemns socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America, reaffirms support for free, fair, and secure elections, and calls for the SAVE America Act to require citizenship verification and voter identification.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (57,917 characters) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5401](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5401)
- **Liberty and Justice for All** — House members held a special order hour to discuss deaths in immigration detention facilities and during immigration enforcement actions since January 2025, citing specific incidents and detention facility conditions while calling for investigations and reforms including guardrails on ICE funding.
  - *In plain terms:* House members discussed deaths in immigration detention facilities and during immigration enforcement actions since January 2025 and called for investigations and funding reforms.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (46,029 characters) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5413-2](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5413-2)
- **Reality of the Math** — Representative Schweikert of Arizona delivered a House floor speech presenting data and charts on U.S. federal debt and fiscal policy. He stated that U.S. debt has increased one-third over the past five years, 30-year bond interest rates are at their highest level in 25 years, and interest payments are projected to become the second-largest federal expenditure. He compared U.S. debt metrics and 10-year bond yields to those of other Group of Ten industrialized nations.
  - *In plain terms:* Representative Schweikert presented data showing U.S. debt rose one-third over five years, 30-year bond rates hit 25-year highs, and interest payments will soon become the second-largest federal expenditure.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-01 — floor item ≥ threshold floor time (35,151 characters) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5418](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5418)

### 1.3 Recorded Votes

- **Agoa Extension Act** — The House voted 370-48 to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, with the measure passing with more than the required two-thirds majority.
  - *In plain terms:* The House voted 370-48 to suspend normal procedural rules and approve the Senate's changes to H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-02 — recorded vote (all recorded votes are listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5387-2](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5387-2)
- **Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026** — The House rejected a motion to recommit H.R. 9436 and passed the bill 219-196, which amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 to extend the effective period for regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale.
  - *In plain terms:* The House rejected a procedural motion and passed H.R. 9436 by 219-196, extending marine mammal regulations for North Atlantic right whales through 2035.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-02 — recorded vote (all recorded votes are listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5408](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5408)
- **In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Chuck Edwards** — The House adopted H. Res. 1498, censuring Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina based on an ethics committee report dated July 22, 2026, by a vote of 413-2.
  - *In plain terms:* The House voted 413-2 to censure Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina based on an ethics committee report.
  - Included because: CREC-SEL-02 — recorded vote (all recorded votes are listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [CREC-2026-09-01 / CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5409](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2026-09-01/CREC-2026-09-01-pt1-PgH5409)

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## 2. Legislation

Source: Congressional Bills (BILLS), text versions published 2026-09-02 to 2026-09-02.

### 2.1 Counts by Stage

| Stage (bill text version) | Count |
|---|---|
| Introduced (ih/is) | 27 |
| Reported (rh/rs) | 8 |
| Engrossed (eh/es) | 7 |
| Enrolled (enr) | 1 |
| Other versions | 0 |
| **Total bill texts published** | **43** |

### 2.2 Bills Listed by Mechanical Rule

Tags: legislative · model keys: appropriations · consumer credit · whistleblower protection

*In plain terms: Nine bills include continuing appropriations through December and rules on consumer credit reporting, whistleblower protections, earned wage access, and fraud holds.*

Bills below are listed because they matched at least one listing rule; the
matching rule is stated per item. All other bill texts are counted above and
accounted for in the Coverage Statement.

- **H. R. 1483 (rh) — 119 HR 1483 RH: Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act** — The bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring personally identifiable information, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, to be reported under consolidated audit trail requirements for market participants by national securities exchanges and associations.
  - *In plain terms:* The SEC cannot require market participants to report personal information like names, addresses, and Social Security numbers under audit trail rules.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr1483rh](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr1483rh)
- **H. R. 1640 (rh) — 119 HR 1640 RH: Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act of 2025** — The bill establishes grant programs through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist states that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act and to provide legal, housing counseling, and financial assistance for heirs' property owners with title clearing and home retention efforts. Both programs terminate seven years after enactment.
  - *In plain terms:* The bill provides federal grants to states and legal aid for owners of inherited property to clear titles and keep their homes, ending seven years after enactment.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr1640rh](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr1640rh)
- **H. R. 4646 (rh) — 119 HR 4646 RH: Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025** — The bill clarifies that whistleblower protections under federal law apply to any contract, subcontract, grant, or personal services contract funded with appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, regardless of when the contract was executed.
  - *In plain terms:* Whistleblower protections apply to all contracts funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, no matter when they were signed.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr4646rh](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr4646rh)
- **H. R. 5402 (rh) — 119 HR 5402 RH: Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2026** — The bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to permit furnishing information about consumer lease, utility, and telecommunications payment performance to consumer reporting agencies. Energy utility firms may not report a consumer as late on an outstanding balance if the consumer is meeting obligations under a payment plan agreed to by both parties.
  - *In plain terms:* The bill lets companies share information about utility and phone payment performance with credit agencies, but utilities cannot report consumers as late if they follow an agreed payment plan.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr5402rh](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr5402rh)
- **H. R. 6500 (enr) — HR 6500 ENR: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027** — The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 appropriates funds for federal agencies at fiscal year 2026 operating rates through December 11, 2026, or until full-year appropriations are enacted. Department of Defense spending is restricted from initiating new production, increasing production rates beyond fiscal year 2026 levels, or beginning projects not previously funded.
  - *In plain terms:* The law provides temporary funding for federal agencies through December 11, 2026, at 2026 spending levels and prevents the Department of Defense from starting new production or projects.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-03)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr6500enr](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr6500enr)
- **H. R. 7187 (rh) — 119 HR 7187 RH: Clarity for Compensation Act** — The bill amends the Securities Exchange Act to exempt registered representative-owned personal services entities from the broker definition when receiving compensation on behalf of a registered representative, subject to conditions including broker oversight, written agreements, ownership restrictions, and dispute resolution procedures. The exemption takes effect 180 days after enactment.
  - *In plain terms:* The bill exempts certain small business entities owned by financial advisors from broker regulations if they follow oversight rules, taking effect 180 days after enactment.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr7187rh](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr7187rh)
- **H. R. 8141 (rh) — 119 HR 8141 RH: Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act** — The bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require resellers of consumer report information to follow reasonable procedures to ensure accuracy before transmitting to end users or other resellers, while providing liability protection for resellers who accurately communicate information received from consumer reporting agencies.
  - *In plain terms:* Resellers of credit information must verify accuracy before sharing it with others but are protected from liability if they accurately convey what they received.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr8141rh](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr8141rh)
- **H. R. 9330 (rh) — 119 HR 9330 RH: Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act** — This bill regulates earned wage access services, requiring providers to offer no-cost access to earned wages within one business day, provide extensive pre-transaction and ongoing disclosures about fees and tips, maintain consumer dispute procedures, and prohibit certain practices including aggressive debt collection, sharing fees with employers, late fees on unpaid advances, and reporting to credit agencies. The bill also requires providers to verify that disbursements do not exceed available earned wages and prohibits discrimination.
  - *In plain terms:* The bill requires earned wage providers to offer free same-day access, disclose all fees, maintain dispute procedures, prohibit aggressive collection and employer fee-sharing, and prohibit reporting to credit agencies.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr9330rh](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9330rh)
- **H. R. 9331 (rh) — 119 HR 9331 RH: Strengthening Transaction Oversight and Preventing Payments Fraud Act of 2026** — This bill amends the Expedited Funds Availability Act to allow depository institutions to delay funds availability for checks or wire transfers when there is reasonable suspicion of fraud, with initial holds up to ten days and extended holds up to forty-five days, and permits the application of availability exceptions for accounts identified as having greater fraud risk for up to sixty days per occurrence. The bill also requires a study of state laws addressing funds availability and fraud safeguards, prohibits overdraft fees for delayed wire transfers when notice was not provided, and creates a right to know when funds are delayed due to fraud holds.
  - *In plain terms:* Banks may hold funds up to forty-five days when they suspect fraud and must notify consumers; they cannot charge overdraft fees for delayed transfers without notice.
  - Included because: BILLS-SEL-01 — reached stage: reported/enrolled/calendar (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [BILLS-119hr9331rh](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9331rh)

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## 3. Federal Register

Source: Federal Register (FR), issue of 2026-09-02.

### 3.1 Counts by Document Type

| Document type | Count |
|---|---|
| Rules | 4 |
| Proposed rules | 4 |
| Notices | 75 |
| Presidential documents | 2 |
| **Total FR documents** | **85** |

### 3.2 Rules Published

Tags: department of health and human services · executive · securities and exchange commission · model keys: fossil fuels · safety zones

*In plain terms: Three Coast Guard safety zones cover the Maumee River near Toledo, Lake St. Clair, and Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis; DOE reviews fossil fuel restrictions for federal buildings.*

#### DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

- **Repeal of Fossil Fuel Restrictions for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings** (2026-17979; 10 CFR Parts 433 and 435) — The Department of Energy (DOE) is reviewing its recent guidance related to the implementation of newly adopted provisions regarding Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings (CER). While DOE reviews the CER implementation guidance, DOE is staying the compliance date for the newly adopted provisions in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Action: Notification of stay. Dates: As of September 2, 2026, the compliance date for 10 CFR part 433, subpart B and 10 CFR part 435, subpart B, published at 89 FR 35384 (May 1, 2024), and stayed at 90 FR 18911 (May 5, 2025), and further stayed until September 1, 2026, at 91 FR 20868 (Apr. 20, 2026), is further stayed until March 1, 2027.
  - *In plain terms:* The Department of Energy is temporarily halting the compliance deadline for new clean energy rules in federal buildings and renovations while reviewing the guidance.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-17979](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-17979)

#### DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

- **Safety Zone; Maumee River, Toledo, OH** (2026-17940; 33 CFR Part 165) — The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Maumee River within a 100-yard radius of the Toledo Country Club at 41°35′39.2″ N 83°35′47.7″ W. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit, or their designated representative. Action: Temporary final rule. Dates: This rule is effective from 9:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026.
  - *In plain terms:* The Coast Guard is restricting access to a 100-yard area of the Maumee River near the Toledo Country Club to protect people and boats during a fireworks display.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-17940](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-17940)
- **Safety Zone; Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI** (2026-17971; 33 CFR Part 165) — The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Lake St. Clair for a fireworks display. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. Entry of vessels or people into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) or their designated representative. Action: Temporary final rule. Dates: This rule is effective on September 5, 2026, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  - *In plain terms:* The Coast Guard is restricting access to part of Lake St. Clair to protect people and boats during an over-water fireworks display.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-17971](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-17971)
- **Safety Zone; Bay Bridge Paddle; Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD** (2026-17978; 33 CFR Part 165) — The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park and between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges, near Annapolis, MD. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with a kayak race. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland—National Capital Region (NCR), or their designated representative. Action: Temporary final rule. Dates: This rule is effective from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 13, 2026.
  - *In plain terms:* The Coast Guard is restricting access to part of Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis to protect participants and boats during a kayak race.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-01 — document type: final rule (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-17978](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-17978)

### 3.3 Proposed Rules Published

Tags: department of health and human services · executive · securities and exchange commission · model keys: air traffic · airworthiness · supply chain

*In plain terms: Four proposals address CBP supply chain visibility, SEC exemption for EU debt securities, FAA air traffic rules near Trump International Airport, and Airbus airworthiness standards.*

#### DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

- **Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility** (2026-17926; 19 CFR Parts 141, 142, 143 and 163) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering amending its regulations to give CBP greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States. CBP is seeking comments on new requirements enhancing visibility into the parties involved in the importation of goods; integrating innovative technical solutions for the tracing of supply chains of those goods; and collecting foreign export documentation that foreign exporters are required to submit to the foreign customs authority prior to the exportation of those goods to the United States. With these proposals, CBP seeks to more effectively detect and interdict illicit importations, especially those that are illegally transshipped to evade compliance with U.S. customs and trade laws. Action: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. Dates: Comments must be received on or before December 1, 2026.
  - *In plain terms:* The customs agency is proposing new rules to track who imports goods and collect foreign export documents to better catch illegal shipments.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-02 — document type: proposed rule (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-17926](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-17926)

#### DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

- **Establishment of Special Air Traffic Rules in the Vicinity of President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)** (2026-17957; 14 CFR Part 93) — FAA proposes to implement certain Special Air Traffic Rules in the airspace in the vicinity of the President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), formerly Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). U.S. Secret Service (USSS) requested FAA restrict aircraft operations in the vicinity of President Trump's Florida non-Governmental property. To provide adequate safeguards for USSS to secure the non-Governmental property and safeguard USSS protectees in the interest of national security, FAA is proposing to implement Special Air Traffic Rules restricting aircraft from operating in the President Donald J. Trump International Airport Special Flight Rules Area unless certain conditions are met. Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Dates: Send comments on or before October 2, 2026.
  - *In plain terms:* The FAA is proposing to restrict aircraft operations near President Donald J. Trump International Airport to protect the non-governmental property per Secret Service request.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-02 — document type: proposed rule (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-17957](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-17957)
- **Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes** (2026-17967; 14 CFR Part 39) — The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-17-07, which applies to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. AD 2021-17-07 requires inspecting for damage of the left and right motive flow (MF) flexible fuel line assemblies (including the flexible hose and shroud assemblies), and replacing damaged parts. Since the FAA issued AD 2021-17-07, the FAA has determined that four additional airplanes may be subject to the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2021-17-07 and expand the applicability. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Dates: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 19, 2026.
  - *In plain terms:* The FAA is expanding an existing inspection and replacement requirement for fuel line assemblies to cover four additional Airbus airplanes.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-02 — document type: proposed rule (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-17967](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-17967)

#### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

- **Exemption of Debt Obligations Issued by the European Union Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for Purposes of Trading Futures Contracts on Those Securities** (2026-17939; 17 CFR Part 240) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or the “SEC”) is proposing an amendment to designate debt obligations issued by the European Union as “exempted securities” for the purposes of marketing and trading futures contracts on those securities in the United States or to U.S. persons. The amendment is designed to permit futures trading on debt obligations issued by the European Union to be regulated as futures on “exempted securities,” subject to the Commodity Exchange Act. The proposal is intended to increase U.S. persons' access to the market for these products, which may improve opportunities for hedging; lower transaction costs; contribute to greater market depth; reduce operational friction; and increase competition. Action: Proposed rule. Dates: This release was published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2026. Comments should be received on or before November 2, 2026.
  - *In plain terms:* The SEC is proposing to classify European Union debt as an exempted security to allow futures trading on these debts under commodity law.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-02 — document type: proposed rule (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-17939](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-17939)

### 3.4 Notices and Presidential Documents

Tags: department of health and human services · executive · securities and exchange commission · model keys: election interference · executive order

*In plain terms: Two items include Executive Order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and a continuation of the national emergency on foreign election interference.*

Notices are summarized only when they match a listing rule; all are counted
in 3.1 and in the Coverage Statement. Presidential documents in the FR are
always listed.

- **Honoring the American History of the Great Lakes and Renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America** (2026-18020) — Executive Order 14422 directs the renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America, citing the United States' security and economic contributions to the Great Lakes region. The Secretary of the Interior and Board on Geographic Names are directed to update federal geographic databases and remove all references to Lake Ontario within 30 days.
  - *In plain terms:* An executive order renames Lake Ontario to Lake America and directs federal agencies to update geographic databases within 30 days.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-03 — presidential document (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-18020](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-18020)
- **Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections** (2026-18046) — This notice continues the national emergency with respect to foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections, originally declared in September 2018. The emergency is extended for one additional year beyond its September 12, 2026 expiration date, citing the ongoing threat posed by foreign actors leveraging digital and internet-based communications.
  - *In plain terms:* The national emergency declaration for foreign interference in U.S. elections is extended for one more year beyond its September 12, 2026 expiration date.
  - Included because: FR-SEL-03 — presidential document (all listed)
  - Source: [FR-2026-09-02 / 2026-18046](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-09-02/2026-18046)

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## 4. Enacted Laws

Tags: legislative · model keys: postal service

*In plain terms: Public Law 111-365 designates a United States Postal Service facility in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo Post Office Building.*

Source: Public and Private Laws (PLAW) published 2026-09-02.

- **PLAW-111publ365 — An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 655 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building". NOTE: Jan. 4, 2011 - [H.R. 5877]** — Public Law 111-365 designates the United States Postal Service facility at 655 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building." The law, enacted January 4, 2011, also provides that all references to the facility in federal law, regulations, and records shall refer to it by its new name.
  - *In plain terms:* A law signed January 4, 2011 names a U.S. Postal Service building in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts after Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo of the Marine Corps and requires federal records to use this new name.
  - Included because: PLAW-SEL-01 — enacted into law (all public and private laws are listed) (document dated 2011-01-04)
  - Source: [PLAW-111publ365](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-111publ365)

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## 5. Judicial Activity

Source: United States Courts Opinions (USCOURTS): opinions observed 2026-09-02
by our collector; each opinion states its own issue date beside its
listing ([how our clocks work](faq.html#fapds-three-clocks)).

Completeness disclosure (standing): USCOURTS carries opinions from
approximately 140 participating appellate, district, bankruptcy, and
national federal courts. Unlike the Congressional Record and the Federal
Register, which are the complete official record of their branches,
USCOURTS is participation-based and is NOT the complete federal judicial
record. Courts post opinions with delay — typically over several days —
so a day's digest carries the opinions that became available that day,
whatever date each was issued.

### 5.1 Appellate and National Court Opinions

Tags: judicial · model keys: civil rights · criminal sentencing · immigration removal

*In plain terms: Ninety-six appellate opinions address criminal sentencing in drug and firearm cases, immigration removal proceedings, civil rights and employment discrimination disputes, and habeas and asset forfeiture motions.*

Appellate and national court opinions are summarized; district and
bankruptcy opinions are counted in 5.2 and in the Coverage Statement.

#### United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

- **USA v. Oscar Ortega-Hernandez** (No. 24-03023; filed 2026-09-01) — Oscar Ortega-Hernandez fired multiple shots at the White House in 2011 and pled guilty to injuring the dwelling and using a firearm during a crime of violence. The DC Circuit affirmed that his conviction for willfully and maliciously injuring the dwelling qualifies as a crime of violence under the force clause of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), as such conduct necessarily involves the use of physical force against property.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court affirmed that shooting at the White House qualifies as a crime of violence because it necessarily involves using physical force against property.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-caDC-24-03023 / USCOURTS-caDC-24-03023-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caDC-24-03023/USCOURTS-caDC-24-03023-0)
- **Robert Bergdahl v. USA** (No. 24-05150; filed 2026-09-01) — The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that Article III district courts lack jurisdiction to collaterally review and vacate court-martial judgments. The court remanded Bergdahl's case for dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, finding that while narrow avenues of collateral review exist for military prisoners—such as habeas corpus petitions and Tucker Act claims—none confer authority to vacate the military judgment itself. Bergdahl had challenged his court-martial conviction for desertion and misbehavior before the enemy based on alleged unlawful command influence from statements made by Senator John McCain and then-candidate Donald Trump.
  - *In plain terms:* Federal courts cannot overturn military court convictions, so the appeals court dismissed the case because only military appellate courts can review military judgments.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-caDC-24-05150 / USCOURTS-caDC-24-05150-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caDC-24-05150/USCOURTS-caDC-24-05150-0)
- **Robert Bergdahl v. USA** (No. 24-05154; filed 2026-09-01) — The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that Article III district courts lack jurisdiction to collaterally review and vacate court-martial judgments. The court remanded Bergdahl's case for dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, finding that while narrow avenues of collateral review exist for military prisoners—such as habeas corpus petitions and Tucker Act claims—none confer authority to vacate the military judgment itself. Bergdahl had challenged his court-martial conviction for desertion and misbehavior before the enemy based on alleged unlawful command influence from statements made by Senator John McCain and then-candidate Donald Trump.
  - *In plain terms:* Federal courts cannot overturn military court convictions, so the appeals court dismissed the case because only military appellate courts can review military judgments.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-caDC-24-05154 / USCOURTS-caDC-24-05154-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caDC-24-05154/USCOURTS-caDC-24-05154-0)
- **Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance, et al v. Library of Congress, et al** (No. 25-05328; filed 2026-09-01) — The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the lawfulness of a medical device repair exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's anticircumvention provision. The Librarian of Congress, through triennial rulemaking, authorized circumvention of technological protection measures on medical devices for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair purposes. The court found that the Librarian properly concluded that persons using medical device software would likely be adversely affected by the anticircumvention prohibition in their ability to make non-infringing repairs.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld the Librarian of Congress's rule allowing people to bypass software locks on medical devices for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-caDC-25-05328 / USCOURTS-caDC-25-05328-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caDC-25-05328/USCOURTS-caDC-25-05328-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

- **Joseph San Paolo v. United States** (No. 24-02585; filed 2026-09-01) — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion and judgment in the appeal of Joseph San Paolo v. United States. Petitions for rehearing or rehearing en banc must be filed with the clerk within 45 days of judgment entry.
  - *In plain terms:* The court decided the appeal and parties have 45 days to request rehearing.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca8-24-02585 / USCOURTS-ca8-24-02585-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca8-24-02585/USCOURTS-ca8-24-02585-0)
- **Don Gibson, et al v. James Mullis** (No. 24-03473; filed 2026-09-01) — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion and entered judgment in the consolidated appeals of Don Gibson, et al v. James Mullis and related defendants.
  - *In plain terms:* A federal appeals court issued a ruling in the consolidated cases of Gibson and others against Mullis and related defendants.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca8-24-03473 / USCOURTS-ca8-24-03473-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca8-24-03473/USCOURTS-ca8-24-03473-0)
- **Don Gibson, et al v. Monty March** (No. 24-03478; filed 2026-09-01) — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion and entered judgment in the appeal of Don Gibson, et al v. Monty March.
  - *In plain terms:* A federal appeals court issued a ruling in the case of Gibson and others against March.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca8-24-03478 / USCOURTS-ca8-24-03478-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca8-24-03478/USCOURTS-ca8-24-03478-0)
- **Don Gibson, et al v. Robert Friedman** (No. 24-03481; filed 2026-09-01) — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued opinions and judgments in related consolidated appeals involving Don Gibson and others against Robert Friedman and other defendants. Petitions for rehearing or rehearing en banc must be filed with the clerk within 14 days of judgment entry.
  - *In plain terms:* The court decided multiple related appeals together and parties have 14 days to request rehearing.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca8-24-03481 / USCOURTS-ca8-24-03481-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca8-24-03481/USCOURTS-ca8-24-03481-0)
- **Don Gibson, et al v. Benny Cheatham, et al** (No. 24-03564; filed 2026-09-01) — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion and entered judgment in the appeal of Don Gibson, et al v. Benny Cheatham, et al.
  - *In plain terms:* A federal appeals court issued a ruling in the case of Gibson and others against Cheatham and related defendants.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca8-24-03564 / USCOURTS-ca8-24-03564-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca8-24-03564/USCOURTS-ca8-24-03564-0)
- **United States v. Candace Scott** (No. 25-01230; filed 2026-09-01) — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion and entered judgment in the criminal appeal of United States v. Candace Scott.
  - *In plain terms:* A federal appeals court issued a ruling in the criminal case of the United States against Candace Scott.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca8-25-01230 / USCOURTS-ca8-25-01230-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca8-25-01230/USCOURTS-ca8-25-01230-0)
- **United States v. Hector Benavidez** (No. 25-02497; filed 2026-09-01) — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion and entered judgment in the criminal appeal of United States v. Hector Benavidez.
  - *In plain terms:* A federal appeals court issued a ruling in the criminal case of the United States against Hector Benavidez.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca8-25-02497 / USCOURTS-ca8-25-02497-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca8-25-02497/USCOURTS-ca8-25-02497-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

- **Anne Guthrie, et al v. Coal Bed Services Inc., et al** (No. 24-10572; filed 2026-09-01) — Two Black workers alleged they were discriminated against based on race and retaliated against for complaining about racial discrimination by a supervisor. After all three employees on their crew refused a drug test, the company terminated the two Black workers but rehired the White coworker and paid him full wages while paying the Black workers only partial wages; the appeals court reversed summary judgment, finding genuine factual disputes on discrimination and retaliation claims.
  - *In plain terms:* Two Black workers alleging racial discrimination and retaliation were fired after all crew refused a drug test, while a white coworker was rehired with full pay; the court found factual disputes.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-24-10572 / USCOURTS-ca11-24-10572-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-24-10572/USCOURTS-ca11-24-10572-0)
- **Clarissa Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, LLC, et al** (No. 24-13581; filed 2026-09-01) — A physician brought a False Claims Act qui tam suit against her former employer alleging the submission of false diagnosis codes to Medicare to receive unauthorized payments. The appeals court held that qui tam relators—private individuals authorized to sue on behalf of the government—do not constitute "officers of the United States" subject to the Appointments Clause because they do not occupy a continuing position established by law.
  - *In plain terms:* A physician sued her former employer for submitting false diagnosis codes to Medicare, but the court ruled that private individuals authorized to sue on behalf of the government aren't subject to the Appointments Clause.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-24-13581 / USCOURTS-ca11-24-13581-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-24-13581/USCOURTS-ca11-24-13581-0)
- **USA v. Cesar Alvarez** (No. 24-13912; filed 2026-09-01) — Cesar Alvarez, a Venezuelan national with eight prior convictions between 1995 and 2011 and a prior illegal reentry conviction, was sentenced to 48 months' imprisonment for aggravated reentry after deportation. The appeals court affirmed the above-guideline sentence, finding the district court properly considered his extensive criminal history and the need for deterrence.
  - *In plain terms:* A Venezuelan national with eight prior convictions and a prior illegal reentry conviction was sentenced to 48 months for aggravated reentry after deportation; the court affirmed.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-24-13912 / USCOURTS-ca11-24-13912-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-24-13912/USCOURTS-ca11-24-13912-0)
- **Hammer Brand, LLC v. Voro, Inc., et al** (No. 24-14209; filed 2026-09-01) — Hammer Brand sued Kaabo, a Chinese manufacturer of electric scooters, for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, alleging that Kaabo's "Wolf Warrior" and "Wolf King" marks created confusion with Hammer's "Wolf" mark for gas-powered scooters. The district court found infringement, granted a permanent injunction preventing Kaabo from using "Wolf" in connection with scooter sales, and cancelled Kaabo's "Wolf Warrior" trademark registration; the appeals court affirmed.
  - *In plain terms:* Hammer Brand won its trademark infringement case against Kaabo over confusingly similar marks for electric scooters; the court issued a permanent injunction and cancelled Kaabo's trademark registration.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-24-14209 / USCOURTS-ca11-24-14209-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-24-14209/USCOURTS-ca11-24-14209-0)
- **USA v. Edmond Norkus** (No. 25-10716; filed 2026-09-01) — Edmond Norkus pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme where he and a co-conspirator collected millions of dollars in advance payments from purchasers for personal protective equipment they could not deliver during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district court determined Norkus was responsible for over $13 million in losses and sentenced him to 36 months' imprisonment; the appeals court affirmed the loss calculation and sentence.
  - *In plain terms:* Norkus pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for collecting millions in advance payments for personal protective equipment he could not deliver during COVID-19; sentenced to 36 months.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-10716 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-10716-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-10716/USCOURTS-ca11-25-10716-0)
- **Billy Hunt v. The Parsons Corporation** (No. 25-11147; filed 2026-09-01) — Billy Hunt, a former employee, sued The Parsons Corporation under the False Claims Act, alleging it violated federal procurement regulations by awarding a subcontract without competitive bidding and submitting false payment forms to the Army Corps of Engineers for cleanup work in Iraq. The appeals court affirmed the district court's summary judgment dismissing Hunt's claims.
  - *In plain terms:* Hunt sued his former employer for allegedly violating federal procurement rules by awarding a subcontract without competitive bidding; the court dismissed his claims.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-11147 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-11147-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-11147/USCOURTS-ca11-25-11147-0)
- **Shelton Thomas v. Kenneth Cowens, et al** (No. 25-11373; filed 2026-09-01) — A prisoner appealed his dismissal of civil rights claims related to alleged inadequate medical treatment during his incarceration. The district court granted summary judgment for the defendants on multiple grounds, including the prisoner's failure to exhaust administrative remedies and qualified immunity on his Eighth Amendment and First Amendment claims. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment.
  - *In plain terms:* A prisoner's civil rights claims for inadequate medical treatment were dismissed after he failed to exhaust administrative remedies; the court affirmed dismissal on qualified immunity grounds.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-11373 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-11373-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-11373/USCOURTS-ca11-25-11373-0)
- **Arebe Taylor v. Stuart Feldman, et al** (No. 25-11432; filed 2026-09-01) — A doctoral student who was dismissed from his program after failing comprehensive exams twice appealed claims of racial and national origin discrimination. The district court dismissed his Title VI claim against the university board, granted qualified immunity on his procedural due process claim against the professors, and granted summary judgment on his 42 U.S.C. section 1981 racial discrimination claim. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed all dismissals, finding no basis for liability against the board and no clear evidence of intentional discrimination.
  - *In plain terms:* A doctoral student dismissed after twice failing comprehensive exams appealed racial and national origin discrimination claims; the court affirmed all dismissals, finding no clear evidence of intentional discrimination.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-11432 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-11432-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-11432/USCOURTS-ca11-25-11432-0)
- **USA v. Taris Hollomon** (No. 25-11829; filed 2026-09-01) — A convicted felon who possessed a stolen firearm while fleeing police appealed his 60-month sentence for firearm possession by a convicted felon. The district court applied sentencing guidelines enhancements for possessing the firearm in connection with fleeing law enforcement and for reckless driving during flight. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed, finding the enhancements were properly applied without impermissible double counting.
  - *In plain terms:* A convicted felon who possessed a stolen firearm while fleeing police was sentenced to 60 months; the court affirmed sentencing enhancements for firearm possession and reckless driving.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-11829 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-11829-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-11829/USCOURTS-ca11-25-11829-0)
- **Tonya Robertson v. Palm Beach County** (No. 25-12841; filed 2026-09-01) — An employee who filed suit against her former employer for disability discrimination and retaliation had her initial complaint dismissed but was allowed to amend. The district court dismissed the amended complaint as an impermissible shotgun pleading and alternatively found the claims failed to state plausible relief. On appeal, the court affirmed because the appellant failed to adequately challenge the district court's merits findings.
  - *In plain terms:* An employee's disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit was dismissed as an impermissible shotgun pleading; the court affirmed the dismissal.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-12841 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-12841-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-12841/USCOURTS-ca11-25-12841-0)
- **Francisco Luna v. U.S. Attorney General** (No. 25-12888; filed 2026-09-01) — An immigration appellant was ordered removed in absentia for overstaying his visa after failing to appear for a hearing. He sought to reopen proceedings based on alleged misinformation from court staff that he interpreted as cancelling his hearing. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of reopening, finding no abuse of discretion in concluding his confusion did not constitute exceptional circumstances.
  - *In plain terms:* An immigration appellant ordered removed for overstaying his visa failed to reopen proceedings after misinterpreting staff communication about his hearing; the court affirmed the denial.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-12888 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-12888-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-12888/USCOURTS-ca11-25-12888-0)
- **USA v. Jose Pacheco** (No. 25-13140; filed 2026-09-01) — A drug distributor sentenced to 72 months appealed on grounds the district court erred in denying a zero-point offender sentencing guideline adjustment. The district court found that by driving another individual carrying a firearm to a drug transaction, the defendant transported a firearm in connection with the offense, disqualifying him from the adjustment. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the sentencing, finding the district court did not clearly err in this determination.
  - *In plain terms:* A drug distributor sentenced to 72 months appealed for a sentencing guideline adjustment, but the court affirmed because he transported a firearm to a drug transaction.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-13140 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-13140-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-13140/USCOURTS-ca11-25-13140-0)
- **David Godoy Matamoros v. U.S. Attorney General** (No. 25-13974; filed 2026-09-01) — Matamoros, a Honduran national who fled gang violence and obtained permanent resident status in Mexico before entering the US without authorization, was found ineligible for asylum under the firm resettlement bar. The court affirmed that Matamoros failed to demonstrate an exception to the resettlement bar despite alleged threats from the gang in Mexico, as he did not show that Mexican authorities actively supported or failed to respond to any mistreatment.
  - *In plain terms:* A Honduran national who fled gang violence and obtained permanent resident status in Mexico before entering the US without authorization was found ineligible for asylum.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-13974 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-13974-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-13974/USCOURTS-ca11-25-13974-0)
- **Varondria Williams, et al v. Edward Fay, et al** (No. 25-14176; filed 2026-09-01) — The Williamses appealed a district court's dismissal of their complaint regarding private mortgage insurance requirements on their mortgage and the subsequent denial of their Rule 60(b) motion for relief. The circuit court affirmed both decisions, holding that the Rule 60(b) motion was untimely, filed more than five months after the dismissal without acceptable justification.
  - *In plain terms:* The Williamses appealed their dismissed mortgage insurance complaint and denial of a motion for relief; the court affirmed, finding the relief motion untimely and filed without justification.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-14176 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-14176-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-14176/USCOURTS-ca11-25-14176-0)
- **John Cole, Jr. v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration** (No. 25-14366; filed 2026-09-01) — Cole appealed summary judgment on his complaint alleging underpayment of disability insurance benefits based on an allegedly erroneous 1989 administrative decision. The circuit court affirmed, holding that Cole's complaint was untimely, filed well outside the 60-day statute of limitations, and that no extraordinary circumstances warranted equitable tolling of the deadline.
  - *In plain terms:* Cole appealed summary judgment on his disability benefits underpayment claim; the court affirmed, finding it untimely and outside the 60-day deadline for filing.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-25-14366 / USCOURTS-ca11-25-14366-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-25-14366/USCOURTS-ca11-25-14366-0)
- **Joshua Jordan v. Bob Henriquez** (No. 26-10034; filed 2026-09-01) — Jordan appealed the dismissal of his federal suit challenging a property tax exemption denial for property held by a church trust. The circuit court affirmed that the Tax Injunction Act and comity doctrine barred federal jurisdiction, as Florida provides adequate state court remedies through its value adjustment board and circuit court appeal process.
  - *In plain terms:* Jordan appealed the dismissal of his federal suit challenging a property tax exemption denial; the court affirmed that the Tax Injunction Act barred federal jurisdiction.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca11-26-10034 / USCOURTS-ca11-26-10034-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca11-26-10034/USCOURTS-ca11-26-10034-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

- **USA v. Gipson** (No. 24-10260; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fifth Circuit affirmed denial of a compassionate release motion after Supreme Court decisions in Rutherford v. United States and Fernandez v. United States foreclosed the appellant's arguments based on the First Step Act amendments to § 924(c) and the Taylor predicate-offense ruling.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld denial of compassionate release because Supreme Court decisions made the appellant's legal arguments no longer valid.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-24-10260 / USCOURTS-ca5-24-10260-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-24-10260/USCOURTS-ca5-24-10260-0)
- **USA v. Tampico** (No. 24-20462; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fifth Circuit affirmed an order modifying conditions of supervised release to include home detention and GPS monitoring, rejecting the defendant's argument that such conditions constitute an illegal sentence when imposed after completion of an incarceration term.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld home detention and GPS monitoring as conditions of supervised release after prison.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-24-20462 / USCOURTS-ca5-24-20462-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-24-20462/USCOURTS-ca5-24-20462-0)
- **Plaquemines Parish v. Exxon Mobil** (No. 24-30747; filed 2026-09-01) — The court remanded the case to the district court for proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court's decision in Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court sent the case back to the lower court to follow the Supreme Court's decision in a related case.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-24-30747 / USCOURTS-ca5-24-30747-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-24-30747/USCOURTS-ca5-24-30747-0)
- **Brown v. Gateway** (No. 25-10694; filed 2026-09-01) — The court affirmed dismissal of the Browns' foreclosure complaint, finding they failed to meet pleading requirements for fraud and the relevant COVID moratorium period had expired. The court also denied their motion for default against a defendant who was not properly served.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld dismissal because the plaintiffs did not adequately plead fraud, the COVID protection period had ended, and one defendant was not properly served.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-25-10694 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-10694-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-25-10694/USCOURTS-ca5-25-10694-0)
- **St. Charles-Guillot v. One Source** (No. 25-30326; filed 2026-09-01) — The court affirmed summary judgment for GAF Materials in a case brought by a nursing home whose roof was damaged by Hurricane Ida, finding GAF assumed no duty to protect the home owner from poor installation work by the roofing contractor.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld judgment for GAF because the company had no responsibility for the contractor's poor installation work.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-25-30326 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-30326-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-25-30326/USCOURTS-ca5-25-30326-0)
- **USA v. Padilla** (No. 25-30500; filed 2026-09-01) — The court affirmed a restitution order requiring former police chief Luis Enrique Padilla, convicted of deprivation of rights under color of law for using unreasonable force during an arrest, to pay $3,500 for the victim's psychological treatment.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld an order requiring the former police chief to pay $3,500 to the victim for psychological treatment after his conviction for using unreasonable force.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-25-30500 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-30500-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-25-30500/USCOURTS-ca5-25-30500-0)
- **Adams v. Guerrero** (No. 25-40117; filed 2026-09-01) — The court affirmed the conviction of Michael Kevin Adams of capital murder for the death of his former fiancée, finding sufficient evidence supported the conviction on charges that he intentionally caused her death in the course of committing retaliation.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld the conviction because evidence showed he intentionally caused her death while committing retaliation.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-25-40117 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-40117-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-25-40117/USCOURTS-ca5-25-40117-0)
- **State of TX v. R J Reynolds Tobacco Co.** (No. 25-40233; filed 2026-09-01) — The court reversed and remanded a dispute over a 1998 settlement agreement between Texas and tobacco companies regarding how annual settlement payments are calculated, with disagreement centering on which tax rate applies to the Base Net Operating Profit calculation following a 2018 change to the federal corporate income tax rate.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court sent back the case over disagreement about which tax rate applies to settlement payment calculations after the 2018 federal tax change.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-25-40233 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-40233-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-25-40233/USCOURTS-ca5-25-40233-0)
- **USA v. Ashton** (No. 25-40415; filed 2026-09-01) — Jordan Ashton was convicted of aiding and abetting interference with commerce through robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and sentenced to 84 months in prison plus three years of supervised release. The Fifth Circuit affirmed his conviction, finding that evidence that he acted as a lookout and getaway driver satisfied the requisite intent for the aiding and abetting charge.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld the conviction because evidence showed he acted as lookout and getaway driver, satisfying the intent requirement for helping with the robbery.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca5-25-40415 / USCOURTS-ca5-25-40415-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca5-25-40415/USCOURTS-ca5-25-40415-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

- **de la Fuente Diaz, et al v. Gonzalez Colon, et al** (No. 25-01638; filed 2026-09-01) — Six nonbinary individuals from Puerto Rico challenged the commonwealth's birth certificate gender change application, which restricted options to "Female" or "Male," alleging violations of their Fourteenth Amendment equal protection and due process rights and First Amendment rights. The district court granted summary judgment for the plaintiffs, finding the policy violated the Equal Protection Clause, but the First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.
  - *In plain terms:* Six nonbinary individuals from Puerto Rico challenged a birth certificate policy allowing only 'Female' or 'Male' as gender options, saying it violated their rights; a lower court sided with them, but an appeals court reversed and ordered new proceedings.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca1-25-01638 / USCOURTS-ca1-25-01638-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca1-25-01638/USCOURTS-ca1-25-01638-0)
- **Espinoza Benitez v. Blanche** (No. 25-02029; filed 2026-09-01) — The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of cancellation of removal for a noncitizen who sought relief based on claimed exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to his two U.S. citizen children. The noncitizen failed to establish that his son's asthma and his family's financial circumstances met the statutory hardship standard for remaining in the United States.
  - *In plain terms:* The court upheld the decision to deny a noncitizen's request to stay in the US because his son's asthma and family finances didn't meet the legal standard for hardship.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca1-25-02029 / USCOURTS-ca1-25-02029-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca1-25-02029/USCOURTS-ca1-25-02029-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

- **In re: Christopher Mosby** (No. 26-01589; filed 2026-09-01) — Mosby petitioned for a writ of mandamus seeking a hearing in his civil asset forfeiture proceedings under 18 U.S.C. § 983 and correction of his identity designation. The Fourth Circuit denied the petition, holding that mandamus relief is not available as a substitute for the normal appellate process.
  - *In plain terms:* Mosby petitioned for a writ of mandamus seeking a hearing in civil asset forfeiture proceedings; the court denied the petition as not an available remedy.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-01589 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-01589-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01589/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01589-0)
- **In re: Charles Johnson** (No. 26-01728; filed 2026-09-01) — Johnson petitioned for a writ of mandamus alleging the district court unduly delayed ruling on his post-conviction motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. The Fourth Circuit denied the petition as moot, noting that the district court had already dismissed the motion on June 10, 2026.
  - *In plain terms:* Johnson petitioned for a writ of mandamus alleging the district court unduly delayed ruling on his post-conviction motion; the court denied the petition as moot.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-01728 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-01728-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01728/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01728-0)
- **Joy Simmons v. Brighthouse Financial Inc.** (No. 26-01767; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit dismissed Joy Simmons's appeal of a magistrate judge's recommendation to transfer her employment discrimination and retaliation complaint to another district, finding the court lacked jurisdiction because the transfer order was neither a final nor appealable interlocutory order.
  - *In plain terms:* Simmons appealed a magistrate judge's recommendation to transfer her employment discrimination complaint to another district; the court dismissed for lack of jurisdiction over the transfer order.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-01767 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-01767-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01767/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01767-0)
- **Wilson Ochar v. Truist Bank** (No. 26-01818; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Wilson Ochar's civil complaint for lack of standing.
  - *In plain terms:* Ochar's civil complaint was dismissed for lack of standing; the Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-01818 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-01818-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01818/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01818-0)
- **In re: James Robert Serena** (No. 26-01841; filed 2026-09-01) — James Robert Serena petitioned for a writ of mandamus alleging undue delay by the district court in ruling on his motion for default judgment, but the Fourth Circuit denied the petition after finding no evidence of undue delay.
  - *In plain terms:* Serena petitioned for a writ of mandamus alleging the district court unduly delayed ruling on his motion for default judgment; the court denied the petition.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-01841 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-01841-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01841/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01841-0)
- **In re: Walter Garrison** (No. 26-01879; filed 2026-09-01) — Walter Britt Garrison petitioned for a writ of mandamus seeking a substitute trustee to perform an extinguishment and full accounting in his habeas corpus proceedings, but the Fourth Circuit denied the petition, finding mandamus was not the appropriate remedy.
  - *In plain terms:* Garrison petitioned for a writ of mandamus seeking a substitute trustee in his habeas corpus proceedings; the court denied the petition as an inappropriate remedy.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-01879 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-01879-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01879/USCOURTS-ca4-26-01879-0)
- **US v. Christopher Johnson** (No. 26-04027; filed 2026-09-01) — Christopher Wayne Johnson pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon and was sentenced to 72 months' imprisonment below his advisory Sentencing Guidelines range. The Fourth Circuit affirmed, finding the sentence procedurally and substantively reasonable.
  - *In plain terms:* Johnson pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon and was sentenced to 72 months below his Sentencing Guidelines range; the court affirmed the sentence.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-04027 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-04027-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04027/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04027-0)
- **US v. Javontae Murray** (No. 26-04042; filed 2026-09-01) — Javontae Malik Murray pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon and was sentenced to 60 months' imprisonment with a three-month upward variance from the advisory Guidelines range. The Fourth Circuit affirmed, finding the sentence procedurally and substantively reasonable.
  - *In plain terms:* Murray pleaded guilty to firearm possession by a felon and was sentenced to 60 months with a three-month increase from the Sentencing Guidelines range; the court affirmed.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-04042 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-04042-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04042/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04042-0)
- **US v. Lonnie Owens, Jr.** (No. 26-04046; filed 2026-09-01) — Lonnie Owens Jr. pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon and was sentenced to 115 months imprisonment, exceeding his Sentencing Guidelines range of 57 to 71 months. The Fourth Circuit affirmed, finding the plea valid and the sentence both procedurally and substantively reasonable given the serious nature of the offense, Owens's prior conviction for the same crime, and his extensive criminal history.
  - *In plain terms:* Owens pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon and was sentenced to 115 months, exceeding his Sentencing Guidelines range; the court affirmed the sentence.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-04046 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-04046-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04046/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04046-0)
- **US v. Howard Dunlap** (No. 26-04129; filed 2026-09-01) — Howard Dunlap's supervised release was revoked after he attempted to access child sexual abuse material on a monitored computer. The district court imposed a 24-month revocation sentence, and the Fourth Circuit affirmed, finding the sentence substantively reasonable because a prior downward variance sentence had failed to deter similar conduct and public protection warranted the maximum available sentence.
  - *In plain terms:* A man's supervised release was revoked for 24 months after attempting to access child sexual abuse material; the appeals court upheld the decision.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-04129 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-04129-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04129/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04129-0)
- **US v. Tracey Brown** (No. 26-04186; filed 2026-09-01) — Tracey Brown pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 262 months imprisonment, the bottom of his Sentencing Guidelines range. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the plea as valid while dismissing the sentencing appeal because Brown knowingly and voluntarily waived his appellate rights in the plea agreement.
  - *In plain terms:* A man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 262 months in prison.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-04186 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-04186-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04186/USCOURTS-ca4-26-04186-0)
- **Jordan Guevara v. Michael Parsons** (No. 26-06143; filed 2026-09-01) — Jordan Guevara appealed the dismissal of his habeas petition as untimely. The Fourth Circuit dismissed the appeal, finding that Guevara waived appellate review by failing to file timely objections to the magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss and by failing to challenge the dismissal rationale in his brief.
  - *In plain terms:* The court dismissed an appeal of a habeas petition dismissal because the appellant failed to file timely objections.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06143 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06143-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06143/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06143-0)
- **US v. Jose Manlapaz** (No. 26-06247; filed 2026-09-01) — Jose Manlapaz appealed the district court's denial of his motion challenging his conviction under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. The Fourth Circuit dismissed, concluding that Manlapaz failed to demonstrate a substantial showing of constitutional error sufficient to obtain a certificate of appealability.
  - *In plain terms:* The court dismissed an appeal for failing to show a substantial constitutional error required to proceed.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06247 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06247-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06247/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06247-0)
- **US v. Eugene Penniegraft** (No. 26-06249; filed 2026-09-01) — Eugene Penniegraft appealed the denial of his motion for compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A). The Fourth Circuit affirmed, finding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed the denial of a compassionate release request.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06249 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06249-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06249/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06249-0)
- **Martinez Black v. Leslie Dismukes** (No. 26-06258; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal of a district court's dismissal of Martinez Black's habeas corpus petition as an unauthorized successive petition, finding that Black failed to make the requisite showing for a certificate of appealability.
  - *In plain terms:* The court dismissed an appeal of a habeas petition dismissal for failing to show a right to appeal.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06258 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06258-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06258/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06258-0)
- **US v. Tyrone Young** (No. 26-06265; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tyrone Young's motions for reconsideration regarding leave to file a successive habeas motion and to vacate a restitution order, and denied authorization for Young to file such a successive motion.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed denials of reconsideration requests and refused permission to file a successive habeas motion.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06265 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06265-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06265/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06265-0)
- **US v. Edward Jeffus** (No. 26-06313; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's treatment and dismissal of Edward Jeffus's motion for relief from judgment as an unauthorized successive habeas motion filed without required prefiling authorization from the court.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed dismissal of a relief motion filed without required court authorization.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06313 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06313-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06313/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06313-0)
- **US v. Christopher Salisbury** (No. 26-06314; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's determination that it lacked jurisdiction to modify Christopher Salisbury's criminal fine, as the fine was due immediately and the statutory modification provisions apply only to installment payment schedules.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed it lacked authority to modify a criminal fine that was due immediately.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06314 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06314-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06314/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06314-0)
- **Ricky Pendleton v. David Ballard** (No. 26-06335; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ricky Pendleton's motion for relief from a prior order dismissing his habeas petition, finding the motion untimely under the applicable one-year deadline.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed denial of relief from a habeas petition dismissal because the motion was filed too late.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06335 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06335-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06335/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06335-0)
- **US v. Joseph Brunson** (No. 26-06360; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Joseph Brunson's motion for compassionate release from his sentence, finding the district court did not abuse its discretion in determining Brunson had not shown extraordinary and compelling reasons for relief.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed denial of compassionate release because extraordinary and compelling reasons were not demonstrated.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06360 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06360-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06360/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06360-0)
- **Bryan Turner v. Jordan King** (No. 26-06379; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's orders dismissing various claims and granting summary judgment to Detective Jordan B. King in Bryan Anthony Turner's § 1983 civil rights action. The lower court rejected Turner's claims of false arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed dismissal of a civil rights complaint alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06379 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06379-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06379/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06379-0)
- **Randall Martin v. Carlos Bivins** (No. 26-06389; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit dismissed Randall Martin's appeal of a district court order in his § 2254 habeas corpus proceedings for lack of jurisdiction. The district court had denied Martin's motions for case history discovery and subpoena of pleadings while granting his motions to supplement pleadings and submit newly discovered evidence, but this interlocutory order was not appealable.
  - *In plain terms:* The court dismissed an appeal for lacking jurisdiction over an intermediate court order.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06389 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06389-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06389/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06389-0)
- **Steve Jenkins v. M. Joseph** (No. 26-06417; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of relief on a § 2241 habeas petition filed by federal prisoner Steve Jenkins. The lower court had adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation denying the relief sought.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed denial of relief on a federal prisoner's habeas petition.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06417 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06417-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06417/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06417-0)
- **US v. Ivory Tisdale** (No. 26-06427; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit dismissed Ivory Joe Tisdale's appeal of a district court's denial of his amended § 2255 post-conviction relief motion for failure to obtain a certificate of appealability. The court found that Tisdale had not demonstrated the substantial constitutional question required under 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)(2).
  - *In plain terms:* The court dismissed an appeal for failing to show a substantial constitutional question.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06427 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06427-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06427/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06427-0)
- **US v. Leroy Goodwin** (No. 26-06471; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of Leroy Goodwin's motion for early termination of supervised release. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's order.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed denial of early termination of supervised release.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06471 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06471-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06471/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06471-0)
- **James Lewis v. US** (No. 26-06475; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of James Edward Lewis's civil action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). Lewis's informal appellate brief did not challenge the basis for the district court's dismissal, resulting in forfeiture of appellate review of the order.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed dismissal of a civil action because the appellant's brief failed to challenge the dismissal.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06475 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06475-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06475/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06475-0)
- **James Lewis v. US** (No. 26-06476; filed 2026-09-01) — James Edward Lewis appealed the dismissal of his civil action from the Southern District of West Virginia. The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal because Lewis's informal brief did not challenge the basis for the district court's disposition, forfeiting appellate review of the order.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed dismissal of a civil action because the appellant's brief failed to challenge the dismissal.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06476 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06476-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06476/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06476-0)
- **Christopher Bethea v. Dr. Mullins** (No. 26-06486; filed 2026-09-01) — Christopher Bethea appealed the district court's grant of summary judgment dismissing his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint for failure to exhaust administrative remedies under the Prison Litigation Reform Act. The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal, finding no reversible error in the determination that Bethea failed to exhaust administrative remedies.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed dismissal of a civil rights complaint because the appellant failed to exhaust administrative remedies first.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06486 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06486-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06486/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06486-0)
- **US v. Carter Tillery** (No. 26-06574; filed 2026-09-01) — Carter Tillery appealed the denial of his motion for compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A). The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order, concluding that even if extraordinary and compelling reasons for sentence reduction were established, the sentencing factors did not support granting relief.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed denial of compassionate release, finding that sentencing factors did not support sentence reduction.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06574 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06574-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06574/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06574-0)
- **Osiris Xthirteen v. Riverside Regional Jail** (No. 26-06581; filed 2026-09-01) — Osiris Xthirteen appealed the district court's dismissal of his pro se amended 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint against Riverside Regional Jail, Central State Hospital, and Petersburg General District Court. The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal and denied all pending motions.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed dismissal of a civil rights complaint against Riverside Regional Jail.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06581 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06581-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06581/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06581-0)
- **Osiris Xthirteen v. Supreme Court of Virginia** (No. 26-06582; filed 2026-09-01) — Osiris Xthirteen appealed the district court's dismissal of his pro se amended 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint against the Supreme Court of Virginia, Petersburg Circuit Court, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal and denied all pending motions.
  - *In plain terms:* The court affirmed dismissal of a civil rights complaint against the Supreme Court of Virginia.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06582 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06582-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06582/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06582-0)
- **US v. Steve Worrell** (No. 26-06615; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's order denying a sentence reduction motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A), finding no reversible error in the lower court's decision.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld the lower court's refusal to reduce the defendant's sentence.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06615 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06615-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06615/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06615-0)
- **Alexander Head v. Ofc. Gunnels** (No. 26-06635; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a civil rights complaint brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 after the appellant failed to file timely objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation following noncompliance with a court order.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld dismissal because the appellant did not file required objections on time after ignoring a court order.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06635 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06635-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06635/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06635-0)
- **Walter Garrison v. State of North Carolina** (No. 26-06653; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal for lack of jurisdiction after the appellant failed to file a timely notice of appeal in a § 2254 habeas corpus case, filing three days after the May 11, 2026 deadline.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court dismissed the case because the appellant filed the notice three days after the May 11, 2026 deadline.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06653 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06653-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06653/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06653-0)
- **US v. Christopher Giles** (No. 26-06755; filed 2026-09-01) — The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of compassionate release motions under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A), concluding the court did not abuse its discretion in finding that sentencing factors weighed against relief.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld the lower court's refusal of compassionate release because sentencing factors did not support it.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca4-26-06755 / USCOURTS-ca4-26-06755-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06755/USCOURTS-ca4-26-06755-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

- **Maria Reynoso-Salgado v. Todd W. Blanche** (No. 23-02628; filed 2026-09-01) — Maria Reynoso-Salgado, a Mexican citizen present in the United States since 1997, was ordered removed after being convicted of child neglect. The Seventh Circuit affirmed denial of her cancellation of removal application, holding that her Wisconsin conviction for child neglect categorically qualifies as a crime of child abuse under federal immigration law, rendering her ineligible for cancellation of removal.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court upheld denial of cancellation of removal because her child neglect conviction counts as a crime of child abuse under immigration law, making her ineligible.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca7-23-02628 / USCOURTS-ca7-23-02628-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca7-23-02628/USCOURTS-ca7-23-02628-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

- **Achhar Singh v. Todd Blanche** (No. 25-03821; filed 2026-09-01) — Achhar Singh, an Indian citizen ordered removed for overstaying his visa, sought to reopen removal proceedings three years later after obtaining derivative asylee status through his wife's approved asylum petition. The Sixth Circuit denied his petition as untimely, holding that a change in personal circumstances does not meet the statutory exception to the 90-day deadline for motions to reopen, which requires a change in country conditions.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court denied reopening because he filed three years late; changes in personal circumstances do not meet the 90-day deadline exception requiring country condition changes.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca6-25-03821 / USCOURTS-ca6-25-03821-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca6-25-03821/USCOURTS-ca6-25-03821-0)
- **USA v. Brandy Hilton** (No. 25-05228; filed 2026-09-01) — Brandy Hilton was convicted of drug trafficking and firearm possession and sentenced to 120 months, later reduced to 100 months for substantial assistance. After the Sentencing Commission retroactively amended guidelines to lower her criminal history category, the Sixth Circuit vacated the district court's denial of her sentence reduction motion, holding that her sentence was based on the guidelines range that was subsequently lowered by the Commission.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court vacated the lower court's refusal to reduce her sentence because the Sentencing Commission later lowered the guidelines range her sentence was based on.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca6-25-05228 / USCOURTS-ca6-25-05228-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca6-25-05228/USCOURTS-ca6-25-05228-0)
- **USA v. Brandy Hilton** (No. 25-05835; filed 2026-09-01) — Brandy Hilton was convicted of drug trafficking and firearm possession and sentenced to 120 months, later reduced to 100 months for substantial assistance. After the Sentencing Commission retroactively amended guidelines to lower her criminal history category, the Sixth Circuit vacated the district court's denial of her sentence reduction motion, holding that her sentence was based on the guidelines range that was subsequently lowered by the Commission.
  - *In plain terms:* The appeals court vacated the lower court's refusal to reduce her sentence because the Sentencing Commission later lowered the guidelines range her sentence was based on.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca6-25-05835 / USCOURTS-ca6-25-05835-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca6-25-05835/USCOURTS-ca6-25-05835-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

- **Joyner, et al v. Frontier Airlines, et al** (No. 25-01211; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision that airline customer service agents working for Menzies Aviation were exempt from mandatory arbitration clauses under the Federal Arbitration Act's transportation workers exemption. The court held that to determine whether workers qualify for the exemption, courts must examine the actual work performed by the entire class of workers, not just the specific tasks performed by individual plaintiffs. The case was remanded for further proceedings.
  - *In plain terms:* A court said airline customer service agents don't automatically qualify for an exemption from mandatory arbitration by looking at what the entire job category does, not just individual tasks.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-01211 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-01211-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-01211/USCOURTS-ca10-25-01211-0)
- **United States v. Sigala-Baray** (No. 25-01245; filed 2026-09-01) — A Tenth Circuit court reversed a district court's suppression of evidence, holding that a Colorado trooper had probable cause to arrest a driver for failing to present proof of insurance during a traffic stop. The court ruled that when a driver and vehicle owner did not present required insurance documentation within a reasonable time, the officer's warrantless search incident to the arrest was lawful.
  - *In plain terms:* A court ruled that a trooper lawfully arrested a driver for failing to present proof of insurance, making the search legal.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-01245 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-01245-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-01245/USCOURTS-ca10-25-01245-0)
- **Johnson v. Keller, et al** (No. 25-01369; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal prisoner's civil rights lawsuit challenging a delay in delivery of eyeglasses at the Administrative Maximum facility in Florence, Colorado. Under the Prison Litigation Reform Act, the prisoner failed to properly exhaust administrative remedies by not completing all four steps of the Bureau of Prisons grievance process. His failure to correct deficiencies in his appeal to the Office of the General Counsel, despite being given extensions, barred his claim.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld dismissal of a prisoner's lawsuit about delayed eyeglasses because he didn't complete all steps of the prison grievance process before filing.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-01369 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-01369-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-01369/USCOURTS-ca10-25-01369-0)
- **Jane Doe 1, et al v. Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents, et al** (No. 25-02044; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit reversed a summary judgment dismissal of Title IX claims brought by three female basketball players against Eastern New Mexico University for their exposure to sexual harassment by Glen de los Reyes, an individual providing biomechanics treatments to student athletes. The court found that plaintiffs presented genuine disputes of material fact regarding whether the university had sufficient control over de los Reyes and the circumstances under which the harassment occurred. The case was remanded for further proceedings.
  - *In plain terms:* A court reversed dismissal of female athletes' Title IX harassment claims, finding genuine factual disputes remained about the university's control over the person who harassed them.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-02044 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-02044-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-02044/USCOURTS-ca10-25-02044-0)
- **Crowe v. Gee, et al** (No. 25-02118; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a default judgment motion filed by pro se plaintiff John Crowe against three federal probation officers. The response deadline for the defendants began when the United States Attorney was served on November 4, 2024, not when the defendants were initially served on September 18, 2024. The defendants timely filed a responsive motion to dismiss within the court-granted extension and were not subject to default.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld that federal probation officers weren't in default because the response deadline started when the U.S. Attorney was served, not when officers were initially served.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-02118 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-02118-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-02118/USCOURTS-ca10-25-02118-0)
- **Spiehs v. Larsen, et al** (No. 25-03061; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit challenging Justin Spiehs's removal from two Lawrence, Kansas City Commission meetings. Spiehs was evicted for allegedly violating the city's requirement that public comments be germane to the commission's business and comply with decorum standards. Because Spiehs failed to adequately preserve his challenge to the decorum standard and failed to adequately challenge the germane standard, he could not demonstrate his evictions were unconstitutional.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit against removal from city commission meetings because the plaintiff didn't properly challenge the rules requiring relevant comments and proper conduct.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-03061 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-03061-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-03061/USCOURTS-ca10-25-03061-0)
- **United States v. Bayne** (No. 25-04132; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit dismissed Mark Bayne's interlocutory appeal challenging a psychiatric evaluation order for lack of jurisdiction. Bayne was charged with making threats in interstate commerce via a Department of Veterans Affairs communication system. The court held that an order for psychiatric evaluation of an already-detained defendant does not meet the requirements of the collateral-order doctrine for immediate appeal because the individual's interest in avoiding the intrusion does not outweigh the public interest in prompt trials.
  - *In plain terms:* A court dismissed an appeal of a psychiatric evaluation order because it wasn't the kind of order that can be appealed immediately under legal doctrine.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-04132 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-04132-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-04132/USCOURTS-ca10-25-04132-0)
- **United States v. George** (No. 25-06137; filed 2026-09-01) — A Tenth Circuit court affirmed a 180-month prison sentence imposed on a gang member convicted of maiming another person in aid of racketeering. The sentencing court had imposed the sentence above the guideline range based on the nature of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, and his leadership role within the gang.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld a 180-month prison sentence for a gang member convicted of maiming someone in aid of racketeering.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-06137 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-06137-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-06137/USCOURTS-ca10-25-06137-0)
- **Renfro, et al v. Jennings, et al** (No. 25-07063; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of claims brought by the daughter and grandson of Arnie Bell Jennings against relatives alleged to have exploited her cognitive decline to drain her assets after convincing her to move to Oklahoma. The court found no error in dismissing the claims based on lack of standing, lack of private rights of action under the relevant statutes, and insufficient factual allegations of fraud.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld dismissal of claims that relatives exploited a woman's declining mental capacity to drain her assets, finding the plaintiffs lacked legal standing to sue.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-07063 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-07063-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-07063/USCOURTS-ca10-25-07063-0)
- **Satnam v. Blanche** (No. 25-09573; filed 2026-09-01) — A Tenth Circuit court dismissed a petition for appellate review of an immigration custody determination for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. The court found that because the Board of Immigration Appeals vacated and remanded the case rather than issuing a final order of removal, the court lacked authority to review the custody decision.
  - *In plain terms:* A court dismissed an appeal because the immigration case was returned for further proceedings rather than receiving a final decision.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-25-09573 / USCOURTS-ca10-25-09573-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-25-09573/USCOURTS-ca10-25-09573-0)
- **Garcia v. Blanche, et al** (No. 26-02132; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit granted a motion to dismiss an appeal in a case involving an immigration detainee's challenge to detention and removal by immigration and customs enforcement officials.
  - *In plain terms:* A court granted dismissal of an immigration detainee's appeal challenging their detention and removal by federal immigration officials.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-26-02132 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-02132-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-26-02132/USCOURTS-ca10-26-02132-0)
- **United States v. Gaines** (No. 26-03024; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit denied a certificate of appealability for Desmond Gaines's habeas petition challenging his 2017 conviction for drug trafficking and firearm offenses based on alleged unlawful government access to attorney-client communications. The court found no nonfrivolous grounds for appeal after Gaines conceded he could not demonstrate prejudice under the controlling standard from United States v. Hohn.
  - *In plain terms:* A court denied the right to appeal a 2017 drug and firearm conviction based on alleged improper government access to attorney-client messages because no valid grounds for appeal existed.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-26-03024 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-03024-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-26-03024/USCOURTS-ca10-26-03024-0)
- **Rainville v. State of Oklahoma, et al** (No. 26-06109; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit dismissed Brandon Rainville's civil rights appeal for lack of jurisdiction because he filed his notice of appeal nine days after the mandatory 30-day deadline. The court noted that only the district court could grant an extension of time, and Rainville did not seek one within the required period.
  - *In plain terms:* A court dismissed a civil rights appeal because the appellant filed nine days late and didn't request an extension within the required timeframe.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-26-06109 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-06109-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-26-06109/USCOURTS-ca10-26-06109-0)
- **Salas v. Blanche** (No. 26-09553; filed 2026-09-01) — The Tenth Circuit dismissed a petition for review filed against the United States Attorney General for lack of prosecution.
  - *In plain terms:* A court dismissed a petition challenging the Attorney General because the case wasn't being actively pursued.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca10-26-09553 / USCOURTS-ca10-26-09553-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca10-26-09553/USCOURTS-ca10-26-09553-0)

#### United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

- **USA v. Omar Bernard** (No. 23-01347; filed 2026-09-01) — A Third Circuit court affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence from a search of a duplex property conducted under a warrant that did not specify which apartment to search. The court found the officer made reasonable investigatory efforts to determine the building's structure and did not knowingly or recklessly disregard the truth in the warrant application.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld a search warrant for a duplex that didn't specify which apartment, finding the officer made reasonable efforts to determine the layout.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca3-23-01347 / USCOURTS-ca3-23-01347-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca3-23-01347/USCOURTS-ca3-23-01347-0)
- **USA v. Joseph Berger** (No. 24-02125; filed 2026-09-01) — The Third Circuit affirmed Joseph Berger's convictions for possessing thirteen unregistered automatic weapons and a dozen unregistered silencers discovered during a search of his Pennsylvania home. The court held that the Second Amendment does not protect machine gun possession because such weapons are not in common use for lawful purposes, are unsuited to self-defense due to controllability issues, and are principally used for criminal purposes rather than self-defense.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld convictions for possessing thirteen unregistered automatic weapons and twelve unregistered silencers, holding the Second Amendment doesn't protect machine gun ownership.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca3-24-02125 / USCOURTS-ca3-24-02125-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca3-24-02125/USCOURTS-ca3-24-02125-0)
- **USA v. Davone Walker** (No. 25-02118; filed 2026-09-01) — The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence in a drug possession case. A state trooper entered an apartment without a warrant to secure drugs, though his search warrant and tracker order authorized entry only to a different apartment. The court held that the trooper's conduct violated the Fourth Amendment but that suppression was not warranted because the violation constituted isolated negligence rather than deliberate or grossly negligent misconduct.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld use of evidence from a search that violated the Fourth Amendment because the trooper's illegal entry was isolated negligence, not deliberate misconduct.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca3-25-02118 / USCOURTS-ca3-25-02118-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca3-25-02118/USCOURTS-ca3-25-02118-0)
- **USA v. Diego Aleman-Lozano** (No. 25-03012; filed 2026-09-01) — The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Diego Aleman-Lozano, a nonimmigrant visa holder, under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5)(B), which prohibits nonimmigrant visa holders from possessing firearms. Aleman-Lozano challenged the statute as facially unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, but the court upheld it, applying the framework established in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen to determine whether the statute is consistent with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld conviction of a nonimmigrant visa holder for possessing firearms, finding the ban on such possession is constitutional under the Second Amendment.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca3-25-03012 / USCOURTS-ca3-25-03012-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca3-25-03012/USCOURTS-ca3-25-03012-0)
- **Bruce Norton v. Joseph Adams, et al** (No. 26-01704; filed 2026-09-01) — The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a civil rights action filed by Bruce Norton, proceeding pro se, seeking relief after state foreclosure proceedings resulted in a sheriff's sale of his property. Norton alleged that systematic practices and discrimination based on his pro se status violated the Fourteenth Amendment and sought declaratory and injunctive relief. The court found no reversible error in the district court's dismissal for failure to state a claim and denial of preliminary injunction.
  - *In plain terms:* A court upheld dismissal of a self-represented litigant's civil rights lawsuit alleging discrimination based on his pro se status during a property foreclosure.
  - Included because: USCOURTS-SEL-01 — appellate court opinion (all listed) (document dated 2026-09-01)
  - Source: [USCOURTS-ca3-26-01704 / USCOURTS-ca3-26-01704-0](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-ca3-26-01704/USCOURTS-ca3-26-01704-0)

### 5.2 Counts by Court Category

| Court category | Opinions |
|---|---|
| Appellate | 96 |
| District | 716 |
| Bankruptcy | 8 |
| National | 0 |
| **Total opinions extracted** | **820** |

Archive-window disclosure (rule USCOURTS-FETCH-01): 32359 USCOURTS package(s) have been listed in delta syncs but fell outside the 7-day archive window and were not fetched (global running count across all syncs, not limited to this date).

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## 6. Agency Announcements

Official press releases and statements the agencies themselves date
on 2026-09-02 (sources listed in the source guide). These are the
agencies' own announcements — official advocacy, quoted and
attributed, not findings of this digest. Agency web content can be
edited or removed without notice; captures and hashes are preserved
per the provenance policy.

#### CFTC Press Releases

- **[CFTC Issues Final Rule to Modify Clearing Requirement for Canadian Dollar- and Mexican Peso-Denominated Interest Rate Swaps](https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9292-26)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[CFTC Staff Issues No-Action Position on Large Trader Reporting for Direct Participants](https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9293-26)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

#### CISA Cybersecurity Advisories

- **[CISA Adds Seven Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/09/02/cisa-adds-seven-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902175116/https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/09/02/cisa-adds-seven-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog)
- **[Communicating Under Pressure: Best Practices for Service Providers](https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/communicating-under-pressure-best-practices-service-providers)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902125159/https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/communicating-under-pressure-best-practices-service-providers)

#### Defense News Releases

- **[Army Artillery Brigade Builds Tactical Proficiency](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4588980/army-artillery-brigade-builds-tactical-proficiency/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Hegseth Welcomes Australian Prime Minister, Commemorates Alliance](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4588907/hegseth-welcomes-australian-prime-minister-commemorates-alliance/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Officials Provide Progress Update on Major Operation 1 Year After its Launch](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4588400/officials-provide-progress-update-on-major-operation-1-year-after-its-launch/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Sentinel Samurai Strengthens Joint EOD Readiness](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4589357/sentinel-samurai-strengthens-joint-eod-readiness/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

#### DHS News Releases

- **[ICE Lodges Detainer for Haitian Illegal Alien Charged with Killing a Woman and Strangling Another in Florida](https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/09/02/ice-lodges-detainer-haitian-illegal-alien-charged-killing-woman-and-strangling)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[ICE’s August Arrests Break Record for Number of Illegal Aliens Arrested](https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/09/02/ices-august-arrests-break-record-number-illegal-aliens-arrested)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN: ICE Deports Illegal Alien Gang Members, Including Kidnappers, Violent Assailants, Drug Traffickers, and Burglars](https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/09/02/make-america-safe-again-ice-deports-illegal-alien-gang-members-including-kidnappers)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Robbers, and Drug Traffickers](https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/09/02/worst-worst-ice-arrests-child-abusers-robbers-and-drug-traffickers)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

#### EEOC Newsroom

- **[Damar Services to Pay $65,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit Over Rejection of Deaf Housekeeping Applicant](https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/damar-services-pay-65000-eeoc-disability-discrimination-suit-over-rejection-deaf)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

#### FDA Email Updates (email)

- **Weekly FDA Warning Letters** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

#### FDIC Press Releases (email)

- **Financial Institution Letter: Joint Statement on Suspicious Activity Report Confidentiality Considerations Regarding Communications with Customers** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

#### FEMA Press Releases

- **[FEMA’s Alaska Call Center to Close for Labor Day](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260902/femas-alaska-call-center-close-labor-day)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260902/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-iowa)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260902/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-kansas-0)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260902/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-kansas)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260903/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-kentucky)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260902/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-missouri)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260902/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-north-dakota)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oglala Sioux Tribe](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260903/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-oglala-sioux)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[President Donald J. Trump Increases Federal Cost Share for the Crow Tribe of Montana](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260902/president-donald-j-trump-increases-federal-cost-share-crow-tribe-montana)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)

#### FinCEN Updates (email)

- **[FinCEN Updates: FinCEN Reissues Order Requiring Transparency from MSBs Along Southwest Border](https://www.fincen.gov/system/files/2026-09/SWB-GTO-Order-Phase4.pdf)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[FinCEN Updates: FinCEN, Agencies, Issue Joint Statement on Suspicious Activity Report Confidentiality Considerations Regarding Communications with Customers](https://www.fincen.gov/system/files/2026-09/Joint-Statement-on-SAR-Confidentiality.pdf)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

#### FSIS Recalls and Public Health Alerts (email)

- **USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Eligible Foreign Establishments Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
- **[USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Federal Register Notices Index Update](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/federal-register-rulemaking/federal-register-notices)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Humane Handling Enforcement Actions Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

#### FTC Press Releases

- **[FTC Bureau of Competition Director Statement Regarding Fairfield Medical Center’s Sale to Adena Health](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/09/ftc-bureau-competition-director-statement-regarding-fairfield-medical-centers-sale-adena-health)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902185949/https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/09/ftc-bureau-competition-director-statement-regarding-fairfield-medical-centers-sale-adena-health)

#### IRS Newswire (email)

- **[Tax Tip 2026-67: How taxpayers can reconstruct records after a disaster](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/reconstructing-records-after-a-natural-disaster-or-casualty-loss)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

#### Justice Department News (email)

- **[Attorney-Advisor, (CFIUS, Team Telecom, Supply Chain, Compliance & Enforcement), GS-0905-14/15](https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/attorney-advisor-cfius-team-telecom-supply-chain-compliance-enforcement-gs-0905-0)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **EOIR BIA Decision - Sept. 2, 2026** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
- **FOIA Reading Room Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
- **[Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a then Assistant United States Attorney for Solicitation of a Prostitute](https://oig.justice.gov/reports/investigative-summary-findings-misconduct-then-assistant-united-states-attorney?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=report)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **OIG Criminal or Civil Cases Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

#### Justice Press Releases

- **[Former Homeland Security Employee Pleads Guilty in $250,000 Fraud Scheme](https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/former-homeland-security-employee-pleads-guilty-250000-fraud-scheme)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Justice Department Clarifies Duty of States to Report Known Illegal Aliens Under Welfare-Reform Law](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-clarifies-duty-states-report-known-illegal-aliens-under-welfare-reform)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Michigan Man Pleads Guilty in $7M Tax Fraud Scheme](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/michigan-man-pleads-guilty-7m-tax-fraud-scheme)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Nevada Man Sentenced to Prison for False Tax Return Schemes](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/nevada-man-sentenced-prison-false-tax-return-schemes)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Trinidadian Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking in New York](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/trinidadian-foreign-national-pleads-guilty-sex-trafficking-new-york)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[A Neshoba County Man Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as a Sex Offender](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/neshoba-county-man-pleads-guilty-failing-register-sex-offender)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Armenian Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Smuggling Controlled Goods to Russia](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/armenian-man-sentenced-federal-prison-smuggling-controlled-goods-russia)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Beaumont man receives 40 year federal prison sentence as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/beaumont-man-receives-40-year-federal-prison-sentence-part-homeland-security-task)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Bozeman man sentenced to 4 years in prison for unlawfully carrying loaded handguns](https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/bozeman-man-sentenced-4-years-prison-unlawfully-carrying-loaded-handguns)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking a Victim and Admits to Kidnapping Six Other Women](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-sex-trafficking-victim-and-admits-kidnapping-six-other)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Escape After Absconding From Reentry Facility](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdwv/pr/charleston-man-pleads-guilty-escape-after-absconding-reentry-facility)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Chicago Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Ammunition Crimes](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndia/pr/chicago-man-sentenced-federal-prison-drug-and-ammunition-crimes)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Convicted Bank Robber Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndia/pr/convicted-bank-robber-sentenced-distributing-methamphetamine)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Convicted Felon Indicted For Illegally Possessing Firearm](https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/convicted-felon-indicted-illegally-possessing-firearm)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Convicted Felon Sentenced for Firearm Possession Part of Homeland Security Task Force Investigation](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndms/pr/convicted-felon-sentenced-firearm-possession-part-homeland-security-task-force)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Convictions through Guilty Pleas and Sentencings in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Prosecutions (August 24 through August 28, 2026)](https://www.justice.gov/usao-pr/pr/convictions-through-guilty-pleas-and-sentencings-homeland-security-task-force-hstf-8)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[D.C. Man Sentenced to 50 Months for Armed Robberies of Restaurants in Northeast](https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/dc-man-sentenced-50-months-armed-robberies-restaurants-northeast)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Dallas man receives lengthy federal prison sentence as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking cocaine in the Eastern District of Texas](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/dallas-man-receives-lengthy-federal-prison-sentence-part-homeland-security-task-0)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Denton County felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/denton-county-felon-sentenced-federal-prison-firearms-violation)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Eastern District of Texas prosecutes multiple defendants as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigations in August 2026](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/eastern-district-texas-prosecutes-multiple-defendants-part-homeland-security-task-0)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Eight Charged in Boone County Cyber Crime Investigation Involving Minors and Sex Trafficking](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo/pr/eight-charged-boone-county-cyber-crime-investigation-involving-minors-and-sex)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[FBI Operation Tempest Targets Worst of the Worst in Rio Arriba County](https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/fbi-operation-tempest-targets-worst-worst-rio-arriba-county)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Federal Judge Orders Illegal Alien to Pay Nearly $10,000 and Serve Prison Time for Ramming ICE Vehicles in January](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/federal-judge-orders-illegal-alien-pay-nearly-10000-and-serve-prison-time-ramming-ice)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Foreign Nationals Indicted and in Federal Custody for Alleged $40M Timeshare Fraud](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/foreign-nationals-indicted-and-federal-custody-alleged-40m-timeshare-fraud)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Crime](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/fort-walton-beach-man-sentenced-15-years-federal-prison-drug-crime)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Grand jury indicts local man for threatening federal judges in Indiana](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/grand-jury-indicts-local-man-threatening-federal-judges-indiana)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Hardin County Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtn/pr/hardin-county-woman-sentenced-10-years-federal-prison-distributing-methamphetamine)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Illegal Alien Who Operated Large Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring from State Prison Sentenced to Federal Prison with Four Others](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/illegal-alien-who-operated-large-methamphetamine-trafficking-ring-state-prison)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Illegal Alien With Five Deportations and Multiple Felony Convictions Charged for Illegal Reentry](https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/illegal-alien-five-deportations-and-multiple-felony-convictions-charged-illegal-reentry)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Illegal alien sentenced for federal firearm possession following drug discovery](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/illegal-alien-sentenced-federal-firearm-possession-following-drug-discovery)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Inmate Serving Life Sentence for Murder Pleads Guilty to Stealing $354,813.98 in Veterans Benefits](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdwv/pr/inmate-serving-life-sentence-murder-pleads-guilty-stealing-35481398-veterans-benefits)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Jacksonville brothers charged with nitazene distribution](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/jacksonville-brothers-charged-nitazene-distribution)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Jefferson City Man Indicted for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo/pr/jefferson-city-man-indicted-distribution-fentanyl-resulting-death)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Keithville Man Sentenced to Six Years for Firearms Charge](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla/pr/keithville-man-sentenced-six-years-firearms-charge)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Lynchburg Man to Serve More Than 17 Years for Selling Fentanyl and Methamphetamine While Possessing an Illegal Firearm](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdva/pr/lynchburg-man-serve-more-17-years-selling-fentanyl-and-methamphetamine-while)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Massachusetts Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy](https://www.justice.gov/usao-nh/pr/massachusetts-woman-pleads-guilty-role-drug-trafficking-conspiracy)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Mexican Man Charged with Smuggling Banned Pesticides](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/mexican-man-charged-smuggling-banned-pesticides)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Mexican Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndia/pr/mexican-man-pleads-guilty-illegal-reentry-0)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Micronesian Citizen Sentenced for Illegal Reentry](https://www.justice.gov/usao-gu/pr/micronesian-citizen-sentenced-illegal-reentry)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Missouri Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Buying 27 Guns Recovered at Crime Scenes in Three States](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmo/pr/missouri-man-sentenced-5-years-prison-buying-27-guns-recovered-crime-scenes-three)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Nevada Man Sentenced to Prison for False Tax Return Schemes](https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/nevada-man-sentenced-prison-false-tax-return-schemes)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[New York man sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering conspiracy](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/new-york-man-sentenced-five-years-prison-money-laundering-conspiracy)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[North Texas Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/north-texas-man-sentenced-35-years-federal-prison-producing-child-pornography)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Pearl River Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of Tribal Rental Program Funds](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/pearl-river-man-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-tribal-rental-program-funds)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Perry County Man Sentenced for Trafficking Powder and Crack Cocaine](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edky/pr/perry-county-man-sentenced-trafficking-powder-and-crack-cocaine)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison for His Role in Gunpoint Robbery of South Jersey Cell Phone Store](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/philadelphia-man-sentenced-52-months-prison-his-role-gunpoint-robbery-south-jersey)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Previously Convicted Murderer Sentenced to 15-Year Maximum for New Federal Gun Crime](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdil/pr/previously-convicted-murderer-sentenced-15-year-maximum-new-federal-gun-crime)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Prior felon arrested on gun and drug charges](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/prior-felon-arrested-gun-and-drug-charges-2)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Repeat Child Sex Offender Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Receipt of Child Pornography](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndia/pr/repeat-child-sex-offender-pleads-guilty-federal-court-receipt-child-pornography)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Special Master Allison Turkel Delivers Remarks at Press Briefing Encouraging 9/11 Victims to Register for the VCF](https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/september-11th-victim-compensation-fund-vcf-special-master-allison-turkel-delivers)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Smith County man arrested, charged with child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/smith-county-man-arrested-charged-child-exploitation-violations-eastern-district-texas)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[South L.A. Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery Spree in SoCal, Admits to Shooting Victim During Attempted Carjacking in O.C.](https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/south-la-man-pleads-guilty-armed-robbery-spree-socal-admits-shooting-victim-during)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[St. Croix Man Sentenced to 60 months on Causing Attempted Possession to Distribute Fentanyl](https://www.justice.gov/usao-vi/pr/st-croix-man-sentenced-60-months-causing-attempted-possession-distribute-fentanyl)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Sudbury Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for $7.8 Million Embezzlement Scheme](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/sudbury-man-sentenced-four-years-prison-78-million-embezzlement-scheme)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Tulsa Man Indicted for Sexual Assault and the FBI is Seeking to Identify Potential Victims](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndok/pr/tulsa-man-indicted-sexual-assault-and-fbi-seeking-identify-potential-victims)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[U.S. Attorney’s Office Returns Culturally Significant Artifacts to Osage Nation Following Civil Forfeiture Judgment](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo/pr/us-attorneys-office-returns-culturally-significant-artifacts-osage-nation-following)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[USP McCreary Inmate Sentenced for Attempted Murder](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edky/pr/usp-mccreary-inmate-sentenced-attempted-murder)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[United States Obtains $2.6M Settlement with Heuser Health as Part of Broader “Skin Scam” Fraud-Fighting Initiative](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdky/pr/united-states-obtains-26m-settlement-heuser-health-part-broader-skin-scam-fraud)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.
- **[Wellsville man who had sex with a minor pleads guilty to distributing videos](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/wellsville-man-who-had-sex-minor-pleads-guilty-distributing-videos)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[York Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy And Firearms](https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/york-man-sentenced-12-years-prison-cocaine-trafficking-conspiracy-and-firearms)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Corroborated: the same release (same canonical URL) also arrived via the agency's email bulletin to this project's subscription, DKIM-verified — one document received through two ingestion channels; listed once, both captures preserved.

#### NASA News Releases

- **[APOD: 2026 September 2 – Solar Eclipses and Culture](https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-2-solar-eclipses-and-culture/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902184552/https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-2-solar-eclipses-and-culture/)
- **[NASA Revamps Challenge Linking Community College Studies to Aerospace Careers](https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/linking-community-college-studies-to-aerospace-careers/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902191552/https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/linking-community-college-studies-to-aerospace-careers/)
- **[NASA Rocket Takes First Multi-Point Look Inside Radio-Disrupting Clouds](https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/heliophysics/nasa-rocket-takes-first-multi-point-look-inside-radio-disrupting-clouds/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902154553/https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/heliophysics/nasa-rocket-takes-first-multi-point-look-inside-radio-disrupting-clouds/)
- **[NASA’s Hubble Tracks New Decagon Encircling Saturn’s South Pole](https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-tracks-new-decagon-encircling-saturns-south-pole/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902184601/https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-tracks-new-decagon-encircling-saturns-south-pole/)
- **[Rising Over Louisiana](https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/rising-over-louisiana/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902154549/https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/rising-over-louisiana/)

#### NIH News Releases

- **[GLP-1 treatment late in life extends lifespan in animal model](https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/glp-1-treatment-late-life-extends-lifespan-animal-model)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Physician-scientist and informatics leader Dr. Peter Embí to helm NIH’s National Library of Medicine](https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/physician-scientist-informatics-leader-dr-peter-embi-helm-nihs-national-library-medicine)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902202103/https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/physician-scientist-informatics-leader-dr-peter-embi-helm-nihs-national-library-medicine)

#### SSA Press Releases (email)

- **[Florida | Social Security Administration Closings/Delays](https://govlinks.ssa.gov/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fnumber-card%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_id=69734500%26utm_medium=govdelemail%26utm_source=usssa%26utm_term=/1/010001a0629502bc-419f60c1-51de-47dd-8207-4916b0dd3c71-000000/o5Mn-M8L-bj93zFj8JdYxAfd4aTqVAdw1r5KOc7Xf2M=452)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Florida | Social Security Administration Closings/Delays](https://govlinks.ssa.gov/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fnumber-card%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_id=69739411%26utm_medium=govdelemail%26utm_source=usssa%26utm_term=/1/010001a063d176c0-b5d409b3-a05a-48c9-806a-c577d59cd6e3-000000/Uf1XCflat09gDqiaErug3lWZM8pYViWDPk-cPCkb74M=452)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Kentucky | Social Security Administration Closings/Delays](https://govlinks.ssa.gov/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fnumber-card%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_id=69732895%26utm_medium=govdelemail%26utm_source=usssa%26utm_term=/1/010001a0622fc80e-ac2ff85b-f69e-4cc3-b7bb-b46dfd5d22d2-000000/V5PtYMS-oaoFkZW9c63C9oSxCChtVU5lSMUTIoCeUWk=452)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Montana | Social Security Administration Closings/Delays](https://govlinks.ssa.gov/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fnumber-card%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_id=69731698%26utm_medium=govdelemail%26utm_source=usssa%26utm_term=/1/010001a061a5aad4-20e3e313-5014-4512-867d-60f8206be68e-000000/9bfR9HkOQu37tmNo3nJEC_KC4xcGyItDV6PddY3Txmo=452)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[New Jersey | Social Security Administration Closings/Delays](https://govlinks.ssa.gov/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fnumber-card%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_id=69731894%26utm_medium=govdelemail%26utm_source=usssa%26utm_term=/1/010001a061a792c1-0e46c0b2-44ab-4f16-ab55-8d60c93ab0db-000000/PEXAbmTLhGqd7Sy1zva5Pk6kfYetT_z5Um4g9h1AG5Q=452)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **New SSA OIG Audit Report: Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Overpayment Notices** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
- **[New York | Social Security Administration Closings/Delays](https://govlinks.ssa.gov/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fnumber-card%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_id=69733009%26utm_medium=govdelemail%26utm_source=usssa%26utm_term=/1/010001a0623039f1-1d121457-4cd6-4460-bae9-484bee39c5eb-000000/R5gH7e8wRxCXAX248OCmLDZfYOiT5vCn6m1mtRG7HKg=452)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Puerto Rico | Social Security Administration Closings/Delays](https://govlinks.ssa.gov/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fnumber-card%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_id=69736980%26utm_medium=govdelemail%26utm_source=usssa%26utm_term=/1/010001a0631e222e-24b20840-8c3f-4551-850a-421d5c67b03b-000000/_XGEJE3oiuhqFPzZ0Fux0CynI77HlV14IVUrLTT20FE=452)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Texas | Social Security Administration Closings/Delays](https://govlinks.ssa.gov/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fnumber-card%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_id=69735126%26utm_medium=govdelemail%26utm_source=usssa%26utm_term=/1/010001a062b124fd-f4682946-a57b-4870-b99e-5b7d7fcee75f-000000/eEqNBSZ5k2w8bZuBMYPTvMu1psfJQAvkFJv2Zgaq-TU=452)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

#### Treasury Press Releases (email)

- **[Reminder to file the 2026 Annual Report of Blocked Property; Issuance of Amended Venezuela-related General Licenses and Frequently Asked Question](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/936011/download?inline)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Bill Rates Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
- **U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Long-Term Rates Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
- **U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Real Long-Term Rates Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
- **U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Real Yield Curve Rates Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)
- **U.S. Department of the Treasury Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rates Update** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

#### U.S. Attorneys News (email)

- **[Aylett man sentenced to over five years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/aylett-man-sentenced-over-five-years-prison-possession-child-sexual-abuse-material)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Bookkeeper pleads guilty to taking clients’ money but failing to pay taxes on their behalf](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ks/pr/bookkeeper-pleads-guilty-taking-clients-money-failing-pay-taxes-their-behalf)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Executive of Indian Chemical Company Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison for Distributing and Smuggling Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/executive-indian-chemical-company-sentenced-54-months-prison-distributing-and)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Federal Jury Convicts Man and Woman of Interfering with Federal Officers Performing Official Duties and Related Offenses](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/federal-jury-convicts-man-and-woman-interfering-federal-officers-performing-official)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Firearm-wielding fentanyl dealer sentenced to over 100 months](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/firearm-wielding-fentanyl-dealer-sentenced-over-100-months)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Former Executives Of “Pre-IPO” Investment Platform Charged In Connection With $450 Million Fraud Scheme](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-executives-pre-ipo-investment-platform-charged-connection-450-million-fraud)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Former Gymnastics Coach Admits Engaging in Sexual Activity with Two 13-Year-Olds](https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmo/pr/former-gymnastics-coach-admits-engaging-sexual-activity-two-13-year-olds)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Former employee indicted for embezzling from federally recognized Tribe](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ak/pr/former-employee-indicted-embezzling-federally-recognized-tribe)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Granby Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Firearm Offenses](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/granby-man-pleads-guilty-multiple-firearm-offenses)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Illegal Alien from Mexico Sentenced for Immigration Violation](https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/illegal-alien-mexico-sentenced-immigration-violation)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Man Charged with Attempting to Rob City Market in Burlington, Vermont](https://www.justice.gov/usao-vt/pr/man-charged-attempting-rob-city-market-burlington-vermont)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Massachusetts Woman Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Agents and Threatening to Kill Them](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/massachusetts-woman-pleads-guilty-assaulting-federal-agents-and-threatening-kill-them)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Naturalized U.S. Citizen Indicted for Lying to Obtain U.S. Citizenship After Committing Felonies](https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/naturalized-us-citizen-indicted-lying-obtain-us-citizenship-after-committing-felonies)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Putnam County Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crimes](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdwv/pr/putnam-county-man-sentenced-prison-fentanyl-crimes)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified
- **[Zachary Babitz Sentenced to Life in Prison for Armed Robbery and Carjacking Crime Spree That Ended in Fatal Shooting](https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/zachary-babitz-sentenced-life-prison-armed-robbery-and-carjacking-crime-spree-ended)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

#### USDA News (email)

- **USDA Daily Radio Newsline - 09/02/2026** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified (the bulletin named no canonical page)

#### VA News Releases

- **[Building the bridge to care: How talking circles are reaching American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans](https://news.va.gov/149165/reaching-american-indian-alaska-native-veterans/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902124129/https://news.va.gov/149165/reaching-american-indian-alaska-native-veterans/)
- **[Minutes that matter: Federal EHR gives nurses time back for patient care](https://news.va.gov/149261/minutes-matter-federal-ehr-nurses-time-care/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
- **[Veterans open up about their keys to recovery](https://news.va.gov/149185/veterans-open-up-about-their-keys-to-recovery/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902144519/https://news.va.gov/149185/veterans-open-up-about-their-keys-to-recovery/)
- **[Vietnam Veteran discovers ancestor who served in Revolutionary War](https://news.va.gov/149066/vietnam-veteran-ancestor-revolutionary-war/)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency newsroom (above) · [independent archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20260902133957/https://news.va.gov/149066/vietnam-veteran-ancestor-revolutionary-war/)

#### VA Updates (email)

- **[VA cemeteries to host National Day of Service and Remembrance marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11](https://www.cem.va.gov/volunteer/National-Day-of-Service.asp?utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=02SEP2026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery)** — dated 2026-09-02 by the agency
  - Included because: AGENCYPR-SEL-01 — official agency release dated this day by the agency (all such releases from active sources are listed; titles only in the pilot)
  - Source: agency email bulletin to this project's subscription, captured and DKIM-verified

48 release(s) above arrived through more than one ingestion channel and are each listed once, marked "Corroborated" in place. Every arrival is captured, hashed, and counted in the Coverage Statement — the merge is presentation, not omission.

Also observed this day, not listed above: 10 release(s) the agencies date on other days (feed backfill from newly activated sources). Excluded under AGENCYPR-EX-01; counted in the Coverage Statement; captures preserved.

---

## 7. Recorded Votes

Roll-call votes the chambers themselves record on 2026-09-02, in
vote-number order. Every recorded vote in the window is listed:
selection is by existence, not by importance, and no rule here
prefers one question over another. Tallies and member positions
come from the chamber's own published vote record, captured and
hashed like every other source. This is the chambers' vote record
itself; section 1.3 lists the Congressional Record granules in
which votes were printed.

No recorded votes dated this day were observed.

---

## 8. Bill Actions

What the chambers did with individual measures on 2026-09-02, as the
Library of Congress's own bill-status record states it. Every action
in the ingestion window is listed, in bill-designation order:
selection is by existence, not by importance, and no rule here
prefers one measure over another. Section 2 lists the text of bills
published this day; this section lists what happened to them.

Publication lag: the record dates an action by the day the chamber took it and publishes it the following morning, so this section fills in after the day it describes has ended — the same lag the judicial section carries, and it is restated under Known gaps.

No bill actions dated this day were observed.

---

## 9. Presidential Actions

Source: the Executive Office of the President, as published on
whitehouse.gov and observed 2026-09-02. These are the President's own
instruments — executive orders, proclamations, memoranda — carried
here as the White House published them, days before the Federal
Register compiles them into section 3.

Register (GUIDE §2): titles are the publisher's words and appear verbatim; any prose of ours about them is attributed, exactly as it is for agency releases. This section states what the White House published, never whether it was significant.

No presidential actions dated this day were observed. The White House publishes on its own schedule; an action taken today may appear in a later digest, and one dated earlier is counted under PRESACT-EX-01 rather than listed as today's news.

---

## Terms Used Today

- *engrossed* — the official text of a bill as passed by one chamber
- *enrolled* — the final text of a bill passed by both chambers, sent to the President
- *notice of proposed rulemaking* — the formal announcement of a draft regulation
- *proposed rule* — a draft regulation published for public comment before adoption
- *safety zone* — a temporary area of water that vessels may not enter without permission

---

## Coverage Statement

*This section is mandatory and appears in every digest, including days with
no publications. It accounts for every package observed on this digest day
(GUIDE §3, observation-day filing); each package's own date may differ
and is stated where it does. "Excluded" always names the mechanical rule;
there are no unexplained omissions.*

**Sync summary:** BILLS: completed 2026-09-03T04:00:08Z · CREC: completed 2026-09-03T04:00:07Z · FR: completed 2026-09-03T04:00:09Z · PLAW: completed 2026-09-03T04:38:06Z · USCOURTS: completed 2026-09-03T04:00:10Z; last watermarks as listed in the header.

| Collection | Packages observed | Granules/documents | Summarized | Counted only | Excluded by rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREC | 1 | 134 | 11 | 41 | 82 |
| BILLS | 47 | — | 9 | 38 | 0 |
| FR | 1 | 85 | 10 | 75 | 0 |
| USCOURTS | 591 | 820 | 96 | 724 | 0 |
| PLAW | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AGENCYPR | 197 | 197 | 0 | 187 | 10 |
| VOTES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BILLACTIONS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PRESACT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

**Exclusion rules applied today:**

- CREC-EX-01: floor granule below floor-time threshold — 82 item(s)
- CREC-EX-02: extensions/daily-digest sections (counted) — 41 item(s)
- FR-EX-01: notices counted, not individually summarized — 75 item(s)
- USCOURTS-EX-01: district court opinions counted, not individually summarized — 716 item(s)
- USCOURTS-EX-02: bankruptcy court opinions counted, not individually summarized — 8 item(s)
- AGENCYPR-EX-01: release dated outside this day by the agency (feed backfill / newly activated source) — counted, not listed — 10 item(s)

**Source graphics:** 2 graphic(s) flagged across today's documents: 0 content graphic(s) (equations, forms, maps, annex pages) and 2 boilerplate (signatures/seals, excluded by rule FR-GPH-01). Of the content graphics, 0 were analyzed via vision pass (vision pass not yet implemented) and 0 embedded above; the remainder are viewable in the cited source PDFs.

**Known gaps:** 166 package(s) were not fetched and are not covered above; 4 fetched package(s) have no extracted records (extraction failed or pending); courts post opinions with delay; opinions filed on this date may appear in later syncs.

*Verification: any item above can be checked against its source in one click
via its govinfo link. Totals in this table are reproducible from the stored
extraction records for 2026-09-02.*

---

## Methodology

Selection rules, summarization prompts, and thresholds are versioned in this
repository and identified by the pipeline version in the header (f69ec3f).
Editorial principles — primary sources only, opinion-agnostic prose, mechanical
party-blind selection, full coverage accounting — are defined in
[GUIDE.md](../GUIDE.md) §2. Ruleset in effect: prompt version 2; plain-language version 2. To reproduce this digest: re-run the
report stage against the extracted records for 2026-09-02; no upstream re-fetch
is required (GUIDE.md §5).

*Inference (GUIDE §6 r15, standing): The pipeline finalizes every
publication day with or without an inference provider. Model layers
are additive. When no inference was available for a day, the digest
states that fact in its own prose and nothing more; the cause is
operational detail recorded in the day's provenance and operations
report, not in the published digest. The Coverage Statement's
arithmetic reconciles regardless. Items are listed with their
citations whether or not they were summarized. A day finalized
without model layers is frozen like any other day; prose is not
backfilled into a frozen digest.*

*Filing note (2026-08-06, standing): digests from 2026-08-06 file
govinfo packages under their day of first observation — FAPD's three
clocks are explained in the [FAQ](faq.html#fapds-three-clocks). The
Federal Register files under its cover date, on which it is legally
published. Digests before 2026-08-06 filed by each document's own
date; the two Congressional Record issues observed 2026-08-04/05
(proceedings of 08-03/08-04) fell between the freeze and this change
and appear in no digest — disclosed here, not backfilled.*

*"In plain terms" lines are model-generated restatements of the stored
summaries, derived only from the summary text shown beside them; items
without one had no usable restatement. ALL-CAPS source headings are
case-normalized for display; original casing is preserved at the source
link. Term definitions above are static, repo-versioned prose.*

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