Trump Administration Cancels $400M in Grants and Contracts With Columbia University

Columbia has become the first target in President Donald Trump’s campaign to cut federal money to colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism.

Georgetown Law Dean Rebuffs DEI Warning From Top Federal Prosecutor for DC

The dean told acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin that the First Amendment prohibits the government from dictating what Georgetown’s faculty teach or how to teach it.

Facing Trump’s Threats, Columbia Investigates Students Critical of Israel

The new disciplinary office is raising alarm among students, faculty and free speech advocates, who accuse the school of bowing to President Donald Trump’s threats to slash funding to universities.

Trump Vowed to Leverage Federal Money To Fight Antisemitism. He’s Starting at Columbia

Trump said on social media that federal funding will be stopped for any school or college that allows “illegal protests.”

Minnesota Considers Blocking ‘Nudify’ Apps That Use AI To Make Explicit Images Without Consent

Experts on AI law caution the proposal might be unconstitutional on free speech grounds.

Judge Tells Attorneys To Stop Being So Secretive in Bryan Kohberger’s Quadruple Murder Case

“This runs counter to the public’s First Amendment rights to know what is going on in its courts,” the judge wrote.

Lobster Fishermen Can Sue Environmental Group for Defamation, Judge Says

The defamation lawsuit stems from a report that described Maine lobster as an unwise choice for consumers.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear a Challenge to College Programs for Reporting Bias Allegations

The students say Indiana University’s bias-response team stifles speech on campus by allowing anonymous reports about things that appear prejudiced or demeaning.