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Harvard’s Palestine Solidarity Committee Intervenes in Federal Lawsuit, Challenging Trump’s Funding Freeze on Campus Activism

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — The Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) intends to submit an amicus brief in support of the university’s ongoing legal battle against the Trump administration over federal research funding. This proposed document is aimed at backing Harvard’s push for summary judgment in its lawsuit, which seeks a court ruling without the necessity of a full trial. The PSC’s brief will assert that pro-Palestine activism, including certain anti-Israel rhetoric, does not target individuals protected under federal laws and thus should not be deemed a “hostile environment.” This stance is significant in light of … Read more

Congressional Budget Bill Sparks Fierce Debate Over Decade-Long AI Regulation Freeze, Igniting Bipartisan Backlash

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a significant budget reconciliation bill this week, introducing a contentious clause that would enact a ten-year federal ban on state and local regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). This provision has drawn wide-ranging criticism from state leaders, advocacy groups, and some Senate members, raising questions about its viability. The extensive 1,116-page document includes Section 43201(c), which specifically prevents any state or local entity from enforcing regulations on AI technologies, models, or automated decision-making systems for a decade after the bill’s approval. Supporters of the moratorium, predominantly Republican … Read more

Trump Faces Deportation Hearing Amidst New Tariffs, Harvard Reacts to Funding Freeze

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In a recent flurry of executive actions, President Donald Trump made headlines with his decisions on immigration, education funding, and trade tariffs that continue to shape his administration’s policy priorities amidst global and domestic challenges. The spotlight once again turned to immigration as a deportation hearing was announced, targeting foreign nationals whose legal status in the United States has been a point of contention. This move aligns with Trump’s long-standing commitment to stringent immigration enforcement, reflecting his administration’s steadfast pursuit to curb illegal entry and bolster national security. Concurrently, the Trump administration has put a … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Immediate Halt to FEMA Funding Freeze, Trump Administration Found in Violation of Court Order

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Providence, Rhode Island — A federal court has found the Trump administration in violation of a court order for halting the flow of hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency funds meant for states, a judge ruled on Friday. This legal finding challenges the administration’s suspension of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants, ongoing since early February, under what has been labeled a “manual review” process. U.S. District Judge John McConnell, appointed by former President Barack Obama, has sided with a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general from 22 states and the District of Columbia. … Read more