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The legal fight over immigration policy reflects a broader pattern of judicial checks on executive power. For crypto, this matters because any future administration's crypto policies—whether through executive orders or agency enforcement—could face similar legal hurdles, prolonging regulatory ambiguity. The current Fear & Greed index at 30 and slightly bearish sentiment already price in some regulatory risk, but this event adds to the narrative that US political polarization may delay clear crypto rules.

Bloomberg Investigates followed a group of lawyers for a year as they sued the Department of Homeland Security and worked to free individuals arrested under Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Lawyers' DHS Lawsuit Over Trump-Era Arrests Could Set Precedent for Crypto Challenges

The DHS lawsuit sets a precedent for challenging government overreach that could be used in future crypto regulatory battles, but the real story is how it diverts judicial resources away from crypto cases.

This solidifies Trump's influence over GOP policy, which has recently pivoted to pro-crypto rhetoric (accepting BTC donations, Bitcoin summit appearances). However, the loss of Massie—a consistent libertarian voice—creates a regulatory void that could accelerate the SEC's enforcement-heavy approach under Gary Gensler, especially with the 2024 election now driving legislative urgency.

A Trump-backed challenger defeated a Republican rebel (Massie) in a Kentucky contest.