Day 439

Three immigration judges fired on Good Friday

Three immigration judges are fired on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, bringing the total fired without cause since January 2025 to 107. The National Association of Immigration Judges condemns the firings.

From: Immigration Judiciary Purge: 113 Judges Fired Without Due Process, Including Retaliation Against Judges Who Protected Free Speech

F-15E Shot Down Over Iran: Massive Rescue Operation Raises Escalation and Press Freedom Concerns

A US F-15E Strike Eagle of the 494th Fighter Squadron was shot down over Iran, triggering a 36-hour rescue operation involving 150+ aircraft, hundreds of troops, and an improvised airfield inside Iranian territory. Several US aircraft were abandoned and destroyed. Trump subsequently threatened to jail journalists who reported operational details — then revealed those details himself at a press conference.

Iran condemns 'moral collapse'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemns the strike as evidence of the 'moral collapse of an enemy in disarray.' International condemnation follows as the strike is recognized as the first deliberate hit on major civilian infrastructure.

From: U.S. Double-Tap Strike Destroys Iran's B1 Bridge, Killing Civilians on Nowruz Holiday

NAACP, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter sue to block mail-in ballot order

NAACP, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, and Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law file suit in DC federal court. The lawsuit argues the order violates separation of powers, usurps authority assigned to Congress and states, and unconstitutionally burdens the right to vote.

From: Executive Order on Elections: Voter Suppression and Presidential Seizure of Election Administration