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A coalition of pro-Palestinian University of Michigan students and supporters protest in the street

A Recap of the Trial Over the Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters

Plaintiffs want the judge to rule that the policy violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, a law that governs how federal agencies develop and issue regulations.

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Court hearing following the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, in Manhattan, New York City

Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Campus Activists Faces Federal Trial

Plaintiffs want U.S. District Judge William Young to rule the policy violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act.

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U.S. President Trump visits Florida

Paramount Will Pay $16 Million in Settlement With Trump Over ’60 Minutes’ Interview

The case was widely discussed and was being seen as a referendum on how far organizations would go to curry favor with Trump.

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supreme court building

Supreme Court Takes up a Republican Appeal To End Limits on Party Spending in Federal Elections

The justices said Monday they will review an appellate ruling that upheld a provision of federal election law that is more than 50 years old.

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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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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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