Mistrial Declared in the Case of Stanford Students Charged After Pro-Palestinian Protests in 2024
The trial was a rare instance of demonstrators facing felony charges from protests over the Israel-Hamas war that roiled campuses across the country.
Trump Administration Ordered To Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit It Removed in Philadelphia
The judge ruled that all materials must be restored in their original condition while a lawsuit challenging the removal’s legality plays out.
Federal Authorities Announce an End to the Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota
The operation called the Department of Homeland Security’s “largest immigration enforcement operation ever ” has been a flashpoint in the debate over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
Democratic Senators Decry Indictment Attempt, Warning It ‘Could Break This Institution’
The episode has raised stark First Amendment questions about the potential prosecution of sitting members of Congress for their speech.
New Mexico Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Failing To Protect Children From Sexual Exploitation Online
The outcome could challenge the companies’ First Amendment shield and Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which protects tech companies from liability for material posted on their platforms.
US Immigration Court Blocks Deportation of Tufts Graduate Student From Turkey, Her Attorneys Say
She was arrested last March while walking down a street as the Trump administration began targeting foreign-born students and activists involved in pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Google, Meta, Push Back on Addiction Claims in Landmark Social Media Trial
A slew of trials beginning this year seek to hold social media companies responsible for harming children’s mental well-being.
Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Begins in Los Angeles
Instagram’s parent company Meta and Google’s YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.