Clashes Over Israel-Hamas War Shatter Sense of Safety on US College Campuses

On college campuses, long-simmering tensions are erupting in violence and shattering the sense of safety that makes colleges hubs of free discourse.

Federal Judge Puts Idaho’s ‘Abortion Trafficking’ Law on Hold During Lawsuit

The law enacted in May was designed to prevent minors from getting abortions in states where the procedure is legal if they don’t have their parents’ permission.

Can Michigan Activists Keep Trump Off the Ballot? A Judge Is Hearing Arguments

Activists are suing Michigan's secretary of state to force her to keep Trump’s name off ballots and to assess Trump’s constitutional qualifications to serve a second term.

Minnesota Supreme Court Dismisses ‘Insurrection Clause’ Challenge Against Trump

The state's high court declined to become the first in history to use Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to prevent someone from running for the presidency.

House Votes to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Over Her Israel-Hamas Rhetoric

The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House.

Biden Admin Says Colleges Must Fight ‘Alarming Rise’ in Antisemitism, Islamophobia

In a Tuesday letter, the Education Department said there’s “renewed urgency” to fight discrimination against students during the Israel-Hamas war.

ACLU Sues South Dakota Over Law Restricting Content on Vanity Plates

Under state law, the government has the authority to “refuse to issue any letter combination which carries connotations offensive to good taste and decency.”

Wisconsin Assembly to Pass GOP Bill Banning University Aid Based on Race and Diversity

The financial aid proposal comes months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that universities cannot consider race in the admissions process.