Trump Asks Supreme Court To Throw Out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 Million Verdict
Trump’s lawyers, led by St. Louis, Missouri-based attorney Justin D. Smith, called Carroll’s claims a “politically motivated hoax.”
States Are Pushing for More Scrutiny of Antisemitism in Schools
The Trump administration has not punished school systems the way it has hit colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism, but schools are still facing pressure to respond more aggressively.
California Supreme Court Upholds Law That Protects Rights of LGBT Long-Term Care Residents
The ruling holds that violations of the LGBT Long-Term Care Residents’ Bill of Rights are not protected by the First Amendment because they relate to codes of conduct in what is effectively both a workplace and a home.
Trump Administration Speeds up New Rules That Would Make It Easier To Charge Some Protesters
They come as protests have surged against President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda, especially near buildings associated with immigration enforcement, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices or facilities.
Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent in Washington Is Found Not Guilty of Assault Charge
A viral video of the sandwich tossing made Sean Charles Dunn a symbol of resistance to Trump’s deployment of federal agents to combat crime in the nation’s capital.
Cornell University Announces Deal With Trump Administration To Restore Withheld Federal Funding
The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government along with another $30 million toward research that will support U.S. farmers.
Judge Will Order Federal Agents in Chicago To Restrict Using Force Against Protesters and Media
The preliminary injunction stems from a lawsuit filed by news outlets and protesters who say agents have used too much force during demonstrations.
California Law To Protect Jewish Students Faces Challenge Over Free Speech Concerns
The federal complaint seeks to invalidate legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last month, creating an Office of Civil Rights to help schools identify and prevent antisemitism.