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Welcome rally for Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City

Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil Freed From Immigration Detention

During an hourlong hearing conducted by phone, the New Jersey-based judge said the government had “clearly not met” the standards for detention.

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Protests in support of Palestinians continue at Columbia University in New York

How Covering Your Face Became a Constitutional Matter: Mask Debate Tests Free Speech Rights

Protesters and their supporters argue Trump’s comments and repeated calls by the Republican president’s allies to ban masks at protests are an attempt to stifle popular dissent.

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Infowars founder Alex Jones takes the witness stand to testify

Alex Jones Accused of Trying to Shield Assets as Sandy Hook Families Seek Payment on $1B Judgment

Three new lawsuits filed by the trustee on Friday alleging fraudulent asset transfers are the latest developments in Jones’ long-running bankruptcy case.

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Musk’s X Sues New York Over Requirement To Show How Social Media Platforms Handle Problematic Posts

X maintains that the measure impinges on free speech rights and on a 1996 federal law that, among other things, lets internet platforms moderate posts as they see fit.

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Jury Finds MyPillow Founder Defamed Former Employee for a Leading Voting Equipment Company

It ordered Lindell and his online media platform to pay Coomer $2.3 million in damages.

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California National Guard troops stand outside the Edward R. Roybal federal building, in Los Angeles

Court Temporarily Blocks Judge’s Ruling To Return Control of National Guard to California

The court said it would hold a hearing on the matter on Tuesday. The ruling came only hours after a federal judge’s order was to take effect at noon Friday.

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"No Kings Day" protest

Anti-Trump Demonstrators Crowd Streets, Parks and Plazas Across the US

Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors had urged calm and vowed no tolerance for violence.

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Mahmoud Khalil speaks to members of media about the Revolt for Rafah encampment at Columbia University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City

Judge Says Mahmoud Khalil Can Remain Jailed Over Green Card Claims

Khalil isn’t accused of breaking any laws during the protests at Columbia, and his lawyers say the Trump administration is trying to crack down on free speech.

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