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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

Crown Intervenes as Key Witness Stumbles Over Memory in Courtroom Exchange

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In a courtroom in Toronto, Canada, tensions flared as a key witness faced intense questioning regarding her interactions with a man involved in a high-profile case. During the proceedings, E.M. was shown footage of her speaking with McLeod at a bar, leading to a gripping exchange with the prosecutor, Brown. Brown pressed E.M. on her previous claims of having no memory of conversations with McLeod, questioning the accuracy of her statements. “In my mind, we hadn’t had any conversations because I didn’t remember any conversations,” E.M. explained, attempting to clarify her position. The prosecutor continued … Read more

US Supreme Court Intervenes to Facilitate Return of Mistakenly Deported Man Held in El Salvador

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San Salvador, El Salvador – A Salvadoran man, previously granted legal protection against deportation in the United States, has been found “alive and secure” in a Salvadoran prison, according to a U.S. State Department official. This news comes following a U.S. Supreme Court directive aimed at rectifying what has been acknowledged by U.S. authorities as an “administrative error” that resulted in his wrongful deportation. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who entered the U.S. illegally as a teenager, was mistakenly deported last month despite having a legal status that protected him from such actions due to threats he … Read more

Iowa Attorney General Intervenes in Lawsuit Over Transgender Parent’s School Bathroom Access

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DES MOINES, Iowa — An unfolding legal battle in North Liberty, Iowa, centers around a transgender parent’s rights surrounding access to a high school bathroom, stirring discussions and legal scrutiny over state laws and individual civil liberties. Brenna Bird, Iowa’s Attorney General, has entered the fray, opposing the parent’s lawsuit against Liberty High School and the Iowa City School District initiated in February. The lawsuit was filed after the parent, who identifies as a male, was prohibited from using the boys’ restroom, aligning with a controversial Iowa law that mandates restroom use corresponding to an … Read more