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California Attorney General Leads Multi-State Battle Against Trump Administration’s Efforts to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated a legal challenge against the Trump administration regarding the availability of gender-affirming healthcare. Filed on July 31, the lawsuit is part of a coalition of several states that aims to contest measures perceived as barriers to medical access for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary youth. The lawsuit specifically targets an executive order issued in January 2025 that is claimed to restrict the provision of crucial gender-affirming care to individuals under 19 years of age. Bonta and the coalition seek to prevent the enforcement of this … Read more

"Governors Unite: Pennsylvania Leads Multi-State Legal Action Against Trump Administration to Restore $230 Million in School Funding"

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro has joined a coalition of 26 states and the District of Columbia in a legal challenge against the Trump Administration’s recent decision to withhold $230 million in federal funding intended for Pennsylvania schools. This funding is essential for various educational programs, including after-school initiatives, teacher training, and programs for adult literacy and children from farming families, according to statements from Shapiro’s administration. “Every Pennsylvania child deserves the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed,” Governor Shapiro said. “Once again, the Trump Administration is trying to … Read more

Pennsylvania Takes Stand: Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over $230 Million Education Funding Freeze

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania has joined a coalition of over 20 states and the District of Columbia in a legal battle against the Trump administration, demanding the release of $230 million designated for education funding. Governor Josh Shapiro made the announcement on July 14, emphasizing the impact this freeze could have on public school services across the state. The funds in question are crucial for various educational programs, including before- and after-school activities, teacher training, and initiatives aimed at enhancing literacy and job readiness. Typically, these federal funds are released on July 1, coinciding with … Read more

New York Leads Multistate Charge Against Trump Administration’s ‘Unlawful’ Tariffs in Sweeping Legal Showdown

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New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul are spearheading a significant legal challenge against the Trump administration, supported by attorneys general from 11 other states. The basis of this legal suit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, is the claim that the administration unlawfully utilized the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to implement extensive tariffs on imports from numerous countries, without discriminating between adversaries and allies. This legal measure, announced earlier this month, comes in response to President Trump’s recent introduction of tariffs which include a … Read more