Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez, a 20-year-old US citizen, was arrested in Florida under a temporarily suspended state law prohibiting illegal entry. Despite his mother presenting his birth certificate and the judge dismissing the charges, he was held by ICE for 48 hours. This occurred despite ICE's lack of...
The US Naval Academy canceled a speaking engagement with author Ryan Holiday due to concerns over potentially political content. Holiday, known for his stoic philosophy, planned to discuss the pursuit of wisdom, referencing the academy's recent book removal. The Navy cited maintaining its apolitical stance and focus on...
The Supreme Court temporarily halted the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliation under the Alien Enemies Act. Over 50 Venezuelans were slated for deportation to El Salvador from Texas. The ACLU filed emergency requests across multiple courts, culminating in a Supreme Court intervention preventing immediate...
ICE has revoked the US legal status of 23 University of Washington students and over 1,500 others nationwide, citing vague database maintenance. A judge ruled the action violated regulations, restoring one student's status. This arbitrary revocation, seemingly driven by anti-immigrant sentiment and incompetence, jeopardizes the US's top-ranked university system,...
US Vice President JD Vance met with senior Vatican officials in Rome, including Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, for talks focused on migrants, refugees, and prisoners. The meeting follows Pope Francis's criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policies and comes amid broader tensions between the Catholic Church...
Nationwide protests erupted on Saturday, targeting President Trump's administration. Demonstrations, ranging from marches in major cities to rallies near the White House, condemned perceived threats to democratic ideals. Protesters cited concerns over civil rights violations, constitutional overreach, and attacks on social safety nets. The protests, echoing similar events...
Thousands protested in London against a UK Supreme Court ruling excluding transgender women from the legal definition of "woman." The ruling, stemming from a Scottish law on gender quotas, clarified that sex refers to biological sex, impacting transgender rights in areas like toilets and sports. While the government...
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a 30-hour Easter truce in Ukraine, ordering a halt to military activity until Sunday at 22:00 BST. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed skepticism, accusing Russia of violating the ceasefire even before its start and highlighting past broken promises. Zelensky proposed extending the truce...
The Supreme Court temporarily halted the deportation of Venezuelans held in a Texas detention center under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. The ACLU, arguing that detainees lacked due process, secured the emergency stay. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented. The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling. ...
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood, a case challenging the Affordable Care Act's mandate for preventive services coverage. A Texas-based company argues that covering PrEP violates religious freedom. The case questions the authority of an independent task force to recommend such services. A ruling...
