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.
Chicago and Illinois Sue To Stop Trump’s Guard Deployment Plan After Portland Ruling
A DHS spokesperson said in response to the lawsuit that “the First Amendment protects speech and peaceful assembly — not rioting.”
Spanish-Language Journalist Arrested While Covering Protest Near Atlanta Deported to El Salvador
His attorneys argued he was being held in retaliation for his work as a journalist and to silence him, in violation of his constitutional rights.
Lawyers Ask Judge To Order ICE To Free Spanish-Language Journalist From Immigration Detention
A petition filed in federal court late Wednesday says the government is violating Mario Guevara’s constitutional rights to free speech and due process.
Judge Says Government Must Release Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil, but Has Until Friday To Appeal
Khalil’s lawyers challenged the legality of his detention, accusing the Trump administration of trying to suppress free speech.
Trump Deploys California National Guard to LA to Quell Protests Despite the Governor’s Objections
Tensions were high after a series of sweeps by immigration authorities the previous day, including in LA’s fashion district and at a Home Depot.
Harvard Files Legal Challenge Over Trump’s Ban on Foreign Students. Overseas, Admitted Students Wait
Harvard challenged President Trump’s latest move to bar foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend the college, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of White House demands.
Ex-Homeland Security Official Fights Back Against Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Investigation
He alleges that Trump's memo violates his First Amendment rights by going after him for his criticism of the president, calling it “political retribution and vindictive prosecution.”