Whistleblower Alleges Political Pressure, Lack of Evidence in Antisemitism Probes Targeting Schools
The complaint alleges that the investigations into some of the nation’s most prestigious academic institutions were designed to strong-arm the schools into cutting deals for political purposes.
Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Alleging Antisemitism at Harvard University
The cases were “too isolated and episodic” to prove a persistent civil rights violation at the Ivy League campus, the judge said.
Groups Sue the Trump Administration Over Its Targeting of the International Criminal Court
The lawsuit is the latest example of organizations pushing back on what they call the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine international law and prevent efforts to combat impunity by governments around the world.
Comey Says Seashells Post Was Political Speech – Not a Threat – As He Presses To Dismiss Charges
“That attempt to suppress core political speech contravenes both the statutes at issue and the First Amendment,” Comey's attorney's wrote
Government Withdraws Subpoenas of 3 Reporters for the New York Times After Admitting Legal Errors
The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back-and-forth between a visibly irritated Judge Arun Subramanian and government lawyers.
Journalists Urge Correspondents’ Association To Stand up to Trump at Rescheduled Press Dinner
Trump has said he would be attending Friday’s rescheduled dinner, calling the plan to go ahead with the event “a sign of Strength and Fortitude.”
White House Admits It Used Keywords To Kill Billions Worth of California Research Grants
The researchers’ legal team is now asking the judge in the case to skip a trial and formally declare that the White House repeatedly violated the constitution, including the First Amendment.
New York Times Files Motion To Quash Subpoenas Served on Journalists Over Air Force One Coverage
The subpoenas marked a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration’s crackdown on media leaks that free press advocates swiftly condemned as a government effort to intimidate news organizations.