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Federal Court Challenges Trump’s Deportation Tactics Against Pro-Palestinian Activist, Cites Constitutional Concerns

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A federal court in Newark, New Jersey, has raised constitutional concerns regarding the deportation proceedings of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist with legal residency in the United States. Judge Michael Farbiarz’s ruling, delivered on Wednesday, questioned the validity of the grounds on which the Trump administration is seeking his expulsion. Despite the significant implications of the case, the judge did not order Khalil’s immediate release, indicating that further legal deliberations are necessary. Khalil, a Columbia University alumnus, has been held in a Louisiana detention center since March without facing any criminal charges. The government’s move … Read more

Harvard Law Review Rebutts Race Discrimination Allegations Amid Federal Investigations

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — The Harvard Law Review is facing scrutiny amid allegations of race-based discrimination in its editor and publication selection processes, claims that prompted investigations by federal agencies. The review’s leadership has categorically denied these allegations after the conservative outlet Washington Free Beacon published leaked documents revealing discussions about demographic profiles in the editor selection process. The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services launched inquiries into Harvard shortly after the Free Beacon’s report, reinforcing allegations of potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which … Read more

Harvard Researcher’s Bid for Freedom: Federal Judge Orders Release Amid Ongoing Immigration Battle

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A federal judge in Burlington, Vermont, has ordered the release of Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard Medical School researcher, from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody during a bail hearing on Wednesday. Petrova had been embroiled in deportation proceedings for nearly three months after her detention at Boston Logan Airport in February. Judge Christina Reiss ruled that there was “clear and convincing evidence” indicating that Petrova did not pose a security threat or flight risk. Petrova was apprehended while attempting to bring frog embryos into the U.S. for her research but was charged with failing to declare … Read more

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Elon Musk to Proceed, Challenges His Role in Federal Government

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Washington, D.C. — A federal district court has ruled against the attempt by the White House to dismiss a lawsuit involving Elon Musk, President Donald Trump, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of 14 states led by New Mexico, claims that Musk’s role in the federal government is overreaching and unauthorized. The states’ attorneys general argue that Musk lacks the necessary legal authority to implement drastic changes within the federal government. They contend that as he is not a Senate-confirmed official, any cuts he presides over, particularly those … Read more