Policies

New School Year in North Texas Sparks Changes: Phone Policies and Controversial Laws Take Center Stage

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Dallas, Texas — As the new academic year begins, students and parents in North Texas are adjusting to several significant changes, including the implementation of new laws affecting school policies. Amid the excitement of returning to class, educators are navigating various regulations that impact everything from personal device usage to classroom decor. One of the new laws, House Bill 1481, mandates that school boards create policies limiting the use of personal electronic devices during class hours. While the law takes effect on September 1, many districts have proactively established guidelines for the current school year. … Read more

Meet May Mailman: The Harvard Lawyer Shaping Controversial Higher Ed Policies in Trump’s Administration

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May Mailman has become a significant yet under-the-radar figure in U.S. higher education policy during her tenure in the Trump administration. The Harvard-trained lawyer has been instrumental in formulating policies aimed at some of the nation’s most esteemed universities, challenging long-standing core values such as academic freedom and diversity initiatives. In August 2025, Mailman stepped down from her role as deputy assistant to the president and senior policy strategist. While she has left her official position, she continues to play a role as a special government employee, engaged in critical negotiations, including discussions with Harvard … Read more

Legal Tug-of-War: Harvard’s Battle Against Trump Administration Over International Student Policies Intensifies

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — The federal government is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Harvard University that challenges efforts by the Trump administration to limit the admission of international students. This legal move comes just a day after the administration’s attorneys declared in court that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would not enforce a letter revoking Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), essential for hosting international scholars. Harvard initially filed the lawsuit following the May 22 revocation of its SEVP certification. The case was later amended after an executive proclamation … Read more

"Long-time U.S. Resident Detained at SFO Sparks Outcry Over Immigration Policies and Rights"

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SAN FRANCISCO — A green card holder who emigrated to the United States from South Korea at the age of five was taken into custody by immigration officials at San Francisco International Airport, raising significant concerns about his treatment and the reasons for his detention. Tae Heung “Will” Kim, 35, has lived in the U.S. for three decades and has been a permanent resident since 2011. His family reached out to the National Korean American Education and Service Consortium (NAKASEC) last week, saying he had been detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after returning … Read more