Federal Judge: Pro-Palestine Activist Mahmoud Khalil Can Sue US Gov’t
“This is a blatant violation of the First Amendment and a dangerous precedent for anyone who believes in free speech and political expression,” an attorney for Mahmoud said.
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Cities, Nonprofits, and Labor Unions File Lawsuit Against DOGE
“The President does not possess authority to reorganize, downsize, or otherwise transform the agencies of the federal government, unless and until Congress authorizes such action,” the 115-page lawsuit states.
Harvard Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
“While Harvard is diligently seeking to mitigate the effects of these funding cuts, critical research efforts will be scaled back or even terminated,” Harvard lawyers wrote in a Wednesday filing.
Trump Administrations Slams Washington for “Refusing” to Cooperate with ICE
“There is no conflict between Keep Washington Working and federal law, and we look forward to continuing to present our case in court,” Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said.
19 Attorneys General Sue Trump, Education Department Over DEI Cuts
“Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are legal efforts that help students feel safe, supported, and respected,” Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said in a statement. “The Trump administration’s threats to withhold critical education funding due to the use of these initiatives are not only unlawful, but harmful to our children, families, and schools.”
Lawsuit: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Claims Trump Lacks Authority to Impose Tariffs
“No state is poised to lose more than the state of California,” Newsom said in a statement.
International Students Sue Trump Admin. Over Termination of F-1 Visas
“Despite no criminal convictions nor immigration violations and having never participated in any protest in the United States or elsewhere, these students were told that due to the termination of their student status, they are ‘expected to depart the United States immediately,’” the ACLU of Montana said.
Maine Doubles Down on Human Rights Law as Justice Department Lawsuit Looms
“President Trump, before he was elected, this has been a huge issue for him,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said. “Pretty simple: girls play in girls’ sports, boys play in boys’ sports.”
16 States Sue Education Department After COVID Relief Funds Canceled
More than a dozen state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that the abrupt end of coronavirus-related financial relief will make it difficult to provide students with much-needed resources. According to The Hill, the lawsuit was filed earlier this week in the Manhattan-based U.S. District Court for the
International Students Challenge Trump Administration’s Visa Revocations
President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders authorizing the deportation of foreign nationals who “bear hostile attitudes” toward the United States and its “citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles.”