A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end a Biden-era program that allows migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti to enter the US legally. The program, which has admitted over 500,000 migrants, provides temporary legal status and work permits. The Justice Action Center celebrated the...
Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent US resident, was arrested at a Vermont immigration office while seeking US citizenship. His attorneys claim the arrest is retaliation for his activism protesting the Gaza war. Mahdawi, a Columbia University student who co-founded the Palestinian Student Union, was detained by...
The Trump administration misrepresented a Supreme Court decision ordering the return of Kilmar Abrego García, wrongly deported to El Salvador. The Court unanimously ruled the administration "facilitate" his release, but officials, including Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi, offered distorted interpretations, claiming powerlessness to bring him back. They argued...
The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contract value at Harvard University after the university refused to comply with policy demands. These demands included eliminating diversity programs, banning masks at protests, and implementing merit-based admissions. Harvard President Alan Garber stated the university would not...
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is delaying a crucial silica rule designed to protect coal miners from deadly respiratory illnesses. This follows significant cuts to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), resulting in fewer mine...
Harvard University has rejected sweeping demands from the Trump administration to change its policies, including governance, hiring, and admissions, in exchange for billions of dollars in federal funding. Harvard argues the demands overreach the government's authority, violate its First Amendment rights, and threaten its independence. The administration accuses...
US President Trump and El Salvador's President Bukele met at the White House, showcasing a strengthened alliance. The meeting focused on the US deportation of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador's Cecot prison, a move Bukele supports. Trump even suggested potentially sending US citizens there. The case of a...
The White House proposed a nearly 50% cut to the State Department's budget, impacting overseas missions, staff, and funding for international organizations like the UN and NATO. This preliminary proposal, while facing resistance from the State Department and Congress, reflects the Trump administration's broader effort to reduce federal spending....
The Trump administration launched national security investigations into semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports, potentially leading to new tariffs. White House spokesman Kush Desai stated the move aims to reshore critical manufacturing for national and economic security. These investigations will also encompass related machinery and ingredients. The actions add...
The Pennsylvania governor's residence was targeted in an arson attack, with the suspect confessing to harboring hatred for Gov. Josh Shapiro and threatening violence. This incident follows a series of recent attacks against American elected officials, including assassination attempts against President Trump and Governor Whitmer, and an assault on Representative...
