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In a bold and public rebuke, Harvard University has rejected sweeping demands from the Trump administration that threatened to withhold more than $9 billion in research funding. Harvard President Alan Garber, M.D., Ph.D., issued a strongly worded statement asserting that the university “will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” denouncing the administration’s…
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In a high-stakes legal battle with constitutional implications, litigation powerhouse Susman Godfrey LLP on Monday, April 14, 2025, filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to block enforcement of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump that targets the firm’s operations and clients. The motion was filed in the U.S. District Court…
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On April 5, 2025, millions of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States and several major international cities in a coordinated global movement known as the “Hands Off!” protests. These protests were largely driven by concerns over President Donald Trump’s return to power, controversial new federal policies, and the increasing influence of tech…
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More than 100 former U.S. attorneys have voiced strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s nomination of Ed Martin as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, calling him an “egregiously unqualified political hack” with no prior prosecutorial or judicial experience. The group has formally urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing on…
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A new federal lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., is challenging President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on election regulations, arguing that it unlawfully encroaches on state authority and voter rights. The lawsuit, led by the Democratic National Committee, claims Executive Order 14248, titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” violates federal law and…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 20 other Democratic attorneys general, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to block former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The motion, filed on Monday, March 23, 2025, in Massachusetts federal court, argues that the executive order is…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of state and local bans on conversion therapy, a controversial practice aimed at changing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The case, originating from Colorado, could have significant implications for free speech rights and professional healthcare regulations nationwide. The lawsuit was…
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President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China have reignited legal debates over the limits of executive power. With the U.S. Constitution granting Congress sole authority over trade regulations, Trump’s unilateral imposition of tariffs raises serious legal questions. Not only will these tariffs disrupt international trade agreements like the USMCA, but…
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In a dramatic escalation of his campaign against perceived political adversaries, former US President Donald Trump has directed the suspension of security clearances for lawyers at a prominent Washington, D.C., law firm aiding former special counsel Jack Smith. The move, announced on Tuesday, targets Covington & Burling, LLP, which provided pro bono legal services to…
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The head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Hampton Dellinger, has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court’s order temporarily barring President Donald Trump from removing him from his position. Dellinger argues that allowing his ouster would significantly weaken whistleblower protections at a critical time for federal employees. Dellinger’s filing,…
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