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Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional

Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional

Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional A federal judge has delivered a significant legal victory to Harvard University, ruling that the Trump administration acted unconstitutionally by freezing over $2.6 billion in research funding. The decision, handed down by United States District Judge Allison D. Burroughs, strikes down the freeze in its entirety, finding it to be retaliation for protected speech. Judge Burroughs granted Harvard a summary judgment on core constitutional grounds, determining that…

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Trump Escalates ‘Anti-Woke’ Campaign, Vows Extensive Review of U.S. Museums

Trump Escalates ‘Anti-Woke’ Campaign, Vows Extensive Review of U.S. Museums

Trump Escalates ‘Anti-Woke’ Campaign, Vows Extensive Review of U.S. Museums President Trump has announced his intent to expand a federal review of U.S. museums, labeling institutions like the Smithsonian as “the last remaining segment of ‘WOKE’.” This declaration, made on his Truth Social platform, signals a significant escalation of his administration’s cultural policy efforts, following an initial audit launched earlier this month at the Smithsonian Institution. Trump’s directive instructs his attorneys to initiate a process similar to the one applied…

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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Public Schools

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Public Schools

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Public Schools A United States federal judge has issued a temporary injunction preventing a new Texas law that would compel public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. US District Judge Fred Biery granted a preliminary injunction against Texas’s Senate Bill 10, which was slated to take effect on September 1. This ruling marks Texas as the third state in recent months to face a court challenge overturning such…

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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms; State Vows Appeal

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms; State Vows Appeal

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms; State Vows Appeal AUSTIN, Texas – A federal district court in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction, effectively halting a new state law that would have required public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. U.S. District Court Judge Fred Biery’s ruling on Wednesday prevents Senate Bill 10 from taking effect as scheduled on September 1, citing likely violations of both the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of…

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms A federal judge has issued a temporary ruling preventing Texas from enforcing its new law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. The injunction, handed down by U.S. District Judge Fred Biery, halts a measure set to take effect on September 1st, marking another significant setback for such mandates in the U.S. The lawsuit was brought by a coalition of Dallas-area families and…

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White House Press Ban Challenged in Court: Judge Questions Exclusion of AP

White House Press Ban Challenged in Court: Judge Questions Exclusion of AP

White House Press Ban Challenged in Court: Judge Questions Exclusion of AP A U.S. District Judge has pressed both sides in a lawsuit filed by The Associated Press, challenging a White House ban that the news organization argues violates its First Amendment rights. The ban reportedly began gradually two weeks prior to the hearing. During arguments, Judge Trevor N. McFadden questioned the composition of the White House Correspondents’ Association press pool and why the government should be bound by a…

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DHS Used Pro-Israel Site Canary Mission to Target Activists for Deportation, Court Reveals

DHS Used Pro-Israel Site Canary Mission to Target Activists for Deportation, Court Reveals

DHS Used Pro-Israel Site Canary Mission to Target Activists for Deportation, Court Reveals In a rare federal trial, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has admitted to using the anonymous pro-Israel website, Canary Mission, as a primary source for identifying pro-Palestinian activists for potential deportation. During the third day of proceedings in Boston, Peter Hatch, a senior DHS investigations official, testified that most of the names of student protesters flagged for analysis by the agency originated from Canary Mission’s detailed…

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Paramount’s Trump Settlement Sparks Fear and Criticism Among CBS News Staffers

Paramount’s Trump Settlement Sparks Fear and Criticism Among CBS News Staffers

Paramount’s Trump Settlement Sparks Fear and Criticism Among CBS News Staffers Paramount Global is facing intense scrutiny following its decision to settle a lawsuit with former President Trump, a move widely perceived as capitulation under political pressure. Despite strong legal grounds to contest the suit, the settlement has left many within CBS News, producer of ’60 Minutes,’ deeply uneasy about future editorial independence. Journalism experts and press freedom advocates are raising alarms, suggesting that rewarding such tactics will only embolden…

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Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age Verification Law, Raising Concerns for Online Privacy and Free Speech

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age Verification Law, Raising Concerns for Online Privacy and Free Speech

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age Verification Law, Raising Concerns for Online Privacy and Free Speech In a significant ruling today, the Supreme Court has upheld Texas’s HB 1181, a law mandating age verification for websites containing material deemed “harmful to minors.” The decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton marks a pivotal shift in how online content access is regulated, particularly for adult users. The Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that states can require age verification for access to…

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Supreme Court Upholds Age Verification for Porn Sites, Igniting Online Privacy Debate

Supreme Court Upholds Age Verification for Porn Sites, Igniting Online Privacy Debate

Supreme Court Upholds Age Verification for Porn Sites, Igniting Online Privacy Debate In a landmark decision issued yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state laws requiring age verification for adult content websites, often dubbed “porn ID” laws, are a permissible way to regulate material for minors without infringing on adults’ First Amendment rights. The ruling, stemming from the case of Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, has significant implications for how online speech deemed harmful to children can be regulated….

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Supreme Court Bolsters Parental Religious Rights in School LGBTQ Book Dispute

Supreme Court Bolsters Parental Religious Rights in School LGBTQ Book Dispute

Supreme Court Bolsters Parental Religious Rights in School LGBTQ Book Dispute The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Friday, strengthening religious rights by siding with parents who challenged the use of LGBTQ-themed books in Maryland elementary school classrooms without an opt-out option. In a 6-3 decision, the Court supported the parents’ argument that the Montgomery County Board of Education’s refusal to provide an opt-out violated their First Amendment rights to religious freedom. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the conservative…

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Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments Display in Schools Deemed Unconstitutional; Appeals Pending

Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments Display in Schools Deemed Unconstitutional; Appeals Pending

Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments Display in Schools Deemed Unconstitutional; Appeals Pending A federal judge, U.S. District Judge John deGravelles, ruled on Tuesday that a Louisiana state law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional. The law, Act 71, signed by Governor Jeff Landry in June 2024, mandated the display of a “durable, permanent copy” of the Ten Commandments in all public elementary and secondary school classrooms beginning January 2025. The law’s stated…

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Harvard vs. Trump Admin: Emergency Hearing on International Student Ban

Harvard vs. Trump Admin: Emergency Hearing on International Student Ban

Harvard vs. Trump Admin: Emergency Hearing on International Student Ban A federal judge in Boston will hear Harvard University’s appeal against the Trump administration’s ban on international student entry on Monday, July 13th at 10:30 AM. The administration, citing national security concerns, revoked Harvard’s participation in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and subsequently issued a six-month ban on issuing student visas for Harvard. The DOJ argues this falls under presidential authority regarding immigration and foreign affairs. Harvard counters…

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